Painting by Suzanne Barrett 43 Artworks Sold

Ocean Whisper

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

76cm (W) x 76cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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A$1,050

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Artwork Description

Ocean Whisper reflects my ongoing exploration of the Australian coastline and its shifting moods. Inspired by mornings spent by the water, salt air, and the rhythmic interplay of sea and sky, this piece explores the quiet narratives found where the ocean meets the land.

Through layered, expressive brushwork and gestural mark-making, Ocean Whisper seeks to evoke the sensory experience of the coast—the tumbling motion of waves whipped into foam against a vast, cloud-filled horizon. Working with a palette of blues, and soft, subtle pinks, I want to capture both the high energy of the incoming tide and the ultimate sense of tranquility it brings.

This original painting is part of my Beach Days series, designed to serve as a gentle reminder of the restorative power of the ocean and bring a sense of openness and escape into contemporary interiors.

Acrylic on canvas, it has been painted right around the edges so it can by hung without a frame. Alternatively, you can take advantage of adding on a frame with the Bluethumb framing option listed on the right, for an additional cost. It has a wire hung across the back, ready to hang and has been sealed with satin varnish for protection. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Suzanne creates abstracted coastal landscapes using brush and often a palette knife. Her work is gestural and layered to create a sense of movement across the canvas like the ever-changing coastal landscape.

Artist Bio

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.

Commissions

Suzanne's studio is in Brisbane, Queensland.