Borrowed light

Borrowed light’ is an original artwork by Bec Talbot

53cm x 63cm

Acrylic, sand and oil pastel on canvas

Framed in American Ash

Light has a way of changing a place without changing the place itself. It slips across water, catches the tops of trees, disappears, then returns somewhere else. This painting is about those borrowed moments—the ones you can’t hold onto, but somehow carry with you anyway.

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Bec Talbot is an emerging artist living on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Born and raised in Western Sydney, she moved to the Gold Coast in search of a more relaxed lifestyle for her young family. Originally trained as a primary school teacher, Bec began painting full time later in life. A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment resulted in her leaving the classroom, with more time available to focus on her passion for art. She quickly learned that painting was beneficial to her health, with a positive effect on relaxation and mindfulness. Like it does for so many, art became a form of therapy. Bec paints intuitively and enjoys the freedom of abstract art. She draws colour inspiration from the beautiful coastal and hinterland landscapes around her. Her affinity for acrylics and various mediums is shown through the distinctive textures and intricate details that characterise her pieces. Bec's works combine the ethereal qualities of textural organic elements with the bold strokes of contemporary abstraction.