Ember Tides

I don’t paint with an idea of what I want the outcome to be, rather I am led by intuition and often find out after the fact what my work is about.
In this latest work with the moody blue seascapes, it is all about the contrast in life. The difficult times and wonderful experiences. There is a darkness and light and the juice is in the bright happy moments in-between.
The interplay of complementary colours creates a striking visual contrast, drawing viewers into a world where the tranquility of water meets the intensity of fire.

Sides are painted in white and the artwork is finished with two layers of satin varnish to protect the artwork. I sign my work on the back to allow for the orientation to be decided by the buyer, whilst I usually have a clear favourite of how I would hang a piece, the orientation remains a very personal choice.

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Born in Austria, Sibylle Zinnocker has been immersed in creativity since childhood.
Her artistic journey began with a deep love for colours and a passion for hands on creativity, which lead her to study at HBLA für Künstlerlische Gestaltung in Linz. There, she spent five years honing her skills in textile design, printing, visual arts, woodwork, metalwork, and art history. She graduated in 2001 with a solid foundation in artistic expression.

After relocating to Australia and working in a career outside the arts, Sibylle eventually rediscovered her passion for painting in 2020 through an abstract painting workshop. Since then, she has dedicated herself to exploring the limitless possibilities of abstraction, using art as a means of self-expression, mindfulness, and creative freedom.

Sibylle draws inspiration from nature, particularly the emotional and psychological impact of colour. Her process is intuitive—beginning with a chosen palette, she applies paint spontaneously, allowing the composition to evolve organically. Often working quickly, she embraces an element of unpredictability, finding beauty in spontaneity and the unknown. This approach transforms each piece into a journey of discovery, where the final artwork remains a delightful surprise, even to her.

Now working towards her dream of a full-time art career, Sibylle remains committed to maintaining art as her sanctuary—where creativity flourishes without constraint.