Painting by Madeline Ryan 376 Artworks Sold

The Sanctuary

Mixed Media, Canvas, Ready to hang

110cm (W) x 150cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$2,300

Artwork Description

The Sanctuary unfolds in soft layers of seafoam, misty blue, pale sage, and warm ivory, forming a dense rhythm of overlapping strokes across the canvas. The gentle, repeating marks create a sense of quiet movement, like clustered leaves or rippling water seen from above.

Subtle touches of ochre, rust, and deeper green weave through the cooler tones, adding warmth and depth within the composition. As light shifts across the textured surface, delicate highlights and shadows emerge, drawing the viewer into the calm complexity of the piece. The Sanctuary evokes a peaceful refuge in nature a place of stillness, reflection, and quiet balance.

Artist Bio

Hello! I'm Madeline, an abstract artist based in Melbourne. I am captivated by the interplay of colour and texture, and find myself constantly experimenting with how to integrate them. I draw textural inspiration from the natural world, everyday life and the masters of colour, texture, and abstraction. I leave interpretation up to the eye of the viewer. I don't want to complicate it; I paint what I feel, with intent. If you enjoy it half as much as I did making it, then we'll call it a success! Life is short, and I am thrilled to be on this journey and to be able to share it with you. Please feel free to say hello anytime :) :) :)