7 Australian artists I love right now

Being a pro art insta stalker, I thought I'd share my pickings of some of my fav artist giving me inspo and all the aesthetic feels. Australia has a plethora of artists in their ranks too so I could do a list of about 100, but ALAS, my 2 year old is calling. Enjoy my top 7 for now!
 

1. Clare Purser
Every time I see a Clare Purser painting on my instagram I double hit ‘like’. Her gestures evoke so much emotion, and I’m loving seeing how her art is developing and growing! Bonus points for being a Brisbane based artist too 😊

'Around Kalbar' 60cm x 75cm , Oil on oil paper, framed in oak, under glass is available through @amber_creswell_bell . Swipe ➡️ to see the plein-air sketch I did first. #paintingonpaper #worksonpaper #fassifernvalley #kalbar #scenicrim #queensland #brisbaneartists #australianartists #australianlandscapepainting #amber_creswell_bell

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2. Alexandra Plim
Based out of Sydney, Alexandra’s work celebrates all that is colourful and textured. Fun fact: I love Alexandra’s work so much that I recently purchased one of her paintings for our place! The one below, to be precise 😃

Update SOLD Something a little different. Somewhere between landscape, florals and coral. 🌸🍂🐠 Not a great pic but you know me, I can't help but share them once they're done. Even if there's poor light.

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3. Catherine Cassidy
I LOVE how bold and dramatic some of Catherine’s painting are, and the one below captures this energy perfectly. You can tell she’s not afraid in her paintings!

I do like e certain irreverence with paint and mark. Sophistication and technique is anathema to me..I like paint to go down hard and fast, to show me what it's made of.. I find it has a lot to say if left to itself. The pigment knows what it wants, colour knows what it needs, mark has its own internal forces so there's not much left for me to do but dance around and listen up to all these voices. No mixing, no damn colour studies, definitely no pre- work. Very little intent other than the best cohesion I can summon up and a final , essential Unity. It's a very physically demanding way to work but to realise energy and essential life- force in the final work you have to expend it!! I love what I do. Living and working on beautiful Dharawal Country 😍😍😍 #artistsoninstagram #paintinghard #australianartist #dharawalcountry #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart

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4. Pamela Honeyfield
Pamela was a recent find of mine. Obsessed with her textures and layers, I found myself deep in 3 years worth of posts of hers and couldn’t look back! Dive in if you have the time!

SOLD 🔴 oil on board 30x30cm Hills and Far Away ( series )

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5. Ali Mcnabney-Stevens
Probably one of the more established artists that I follow, and am slightly intimated by, is Ali Mcnabney-Stevens. She always seems to get the colour compositions right and can translate her techniques into a number of different styles of painting which is so great to see. A very versatile artist!

The Ending #2 143 x 143 |2020|oil and pastel on linen @studiogallerygroup styling @aimeetarulli_stylist for @thomasarcherhomes

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6. Kate Pittas art
Another fellow Brisbanite, Kate has a great eye for colour and translates the Australian landscape onto the canvas in such a unique way. I’ve loved seeing Kate’s style develop and can’t wait to see what’s in store for her!

*sold I'm uploading this pretty tonight! Will let you know as soon as it's live. Be sure to check stories! @greenhouseinteriors 30x30cm

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7. Annie Everingham
I have followed Annie’s work for a little while now, and I’m always so shocked how she can create such seemingly simple paintings that are overwhelmingly beautiful! She has a great eye for colour composition and movement.

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