Karen McPhee
I enjoy creating in diverse styles and embrace the said work on the day, mostly working ‘alla prima’, all in one go. I approach each work as an exploration of intuitive mark making by using various materials through the processes of drawing and painting. I prefer not to work from a photo reference, rather to work from memory to develop a sense of place, or use direct observation as a starting point to develop and realise a work.
When painting outdoors, ‘en plein air’, and taking inspiration from the landscape around me, I use available light to mix and match colour temperatures as I see it. I have a strong background working with glass as an artistic medium, with one-off decorative and functional art pieces enjoyed by many collectors worldwide. I have, however, shifted my art practice entirely to working on 2D surfaces, such as paper, canvas and timber, as a means of exploring line, form, colour and story.
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Acrylic on canvas
81cm x 81cm x 4cm
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Petite spinebill honeyeaters amongst nectar laden banksias.
Gestural brushwork.
Expressive colours.
Satin sheen varnish.
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Acrylic on canvas
81cm x 81cm x 4cm
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A contemporary landscape painting that’s hinterland inspired, a place where rivers and waterholes abound.
Abstract gestural brushwork.
Expressive markmaking.
Satin sheen varnish.
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Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 76cm x 4cm
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A contemporary landscape painting that’s hinterland inspired.
Expressive colours.
Abstract gestural brushwork.
Satin sheen varnish.
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Oil on canvas
32cm x 32cm x 4.5cm
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Hinterland hills, where the air is clear and the water runs clear.
Painted in oils with palette knife.
Varnished.
Framed in timber floating frame.
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Oil on canvas
32cm x 32cm x 4.5cm
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From the mountains to the sea.
Painted in oils with palette knife.
Varnished.
Framed in timber floating frame.
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Oil on canvas
32cm x 32cm x 4.5cm
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Hinterland farms.
Painted in oils with palette knife.
Varnished.
Framed in timber floating frame.
Purchasing from Karen McPhee:
My prices include shipping within Australia.
Works under 108cm x 108cm boxed are shipped via Australia Post.
Works over 108xm x 108xm boxed are shipped via courier service.
Some of my works do come framed however, beyond that, I do not offer any stretching or framing services.