Sunday Stillness

Part of my Summer Time series, this piece continues my exploration of colour, light, and composition inspired by the incredible Raimonds Staprans. His approach to structured simplicity and rich, layered hues deeply influences the way I build space and form. Through this work, I’ve aimed to capture that same sense of calm balance and quiet vibrancy—where each shape and tone finds its place, much like the slow rhythm of long summer days.

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Kirsty thanks her Australian country upbringing and her close relationships with her mum and two sisters who have all studied Architecture for the whimsical and often naive urban subject matter that now dominates her work.
“My work is inspired by the beautiful or unique architecture of a home; the paradise of family. I love colour and am always trying to express a sense of joy. I feel that artists David Hockney, Reg Mombassa and Nick Olsen are my muse when it comes to influencers.

“After becoming a teacher and spending decades of my life teaching drama, art and working with children which I love I have finally decided to give my one art practice ago. Having painted as a hobby my whole life I felt it time and had a burning desire to make art my full time gig.

With ‘finding my way’ an art community on the central coast I am finally on my way to making that dream a reality.