Catching Moments V

Walking down the sand track towards the beach was a surreal feeling, like venturing onto another planet. The yukka plant overhead reminded me of spiky suns. I was mesmerised by the turquoise ocean as it came into view. Can I stay here forever?

Catching Moments V is the last work in my Catching Moments series. A series of expressive seascapes depicting a moment, a snapshot, a feeling, while spent walking near the ocean and looking outwards. It is painted in acrylic on quality canvas and comes framed in a gorgeous American ash frame ready to hang on your wall. Finished in a coat of satin varnish for protection, it also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Suzanne Barrett is an Australian coastal landscape artist whose work is inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the ocean. She holds a BA in Fine Art and a Visual Art Teaching qualification, giving her a solid professional background in The Arts. Living and creating in close connection with the shoreline, she draws on the colours, light, and atmosphere of the coast to produce evocative seascapes that capture both movement and stillness.

Working primarily in acrylics, and occasionally in oil, Suzanne layers soft washes, textured brushwork, and palette knife depth to reflect the shifting moods of the sea—from calm, glassy horizons to windswept tides. Her paintings often blur the line between realism and abstraction, allowing the essence of a place to emerge rather than a literal depiction.

Suzanne’s process is intuitive and reflective, guided by her emotional response to the landscape. Inspired by early mornings by the water, salt air, and the rhythm of waves, her work invites viewers to reconnect with a sense of calm, space, and escape.

Her pieces are collected by those who feel a deep affinity with the coast, bringing a sense of tranquility and openness into contemporary interiors. Through her art, Suzanne Barrett offers a gentle reminder of the restorative power of the ocean and the beauty found in its simplicity.