This is a truly special painting for me.
It was created at the height of carrying a back injury last year that put me out of work and all physical activities for 6 to 7 months.
Most days I was unable to be on my feet for longer than a couple of hours it was one of the most dark times I have had in my life.
I stayed positive still swimming and going to the beach with my family and with the support of my wife and my family slowly I began to regain strength and start working out stretching doing yoga and core work and lifting weights.
Bodyboarding is how I started enjoying the waves again and helped strengthen my back.
This painting depicts my son and his friend walking back after riding the shorebreak, and the figures behind them are other dads playing with their kids.
I have named this ( The Ocean Raised Me ) as my whole life in difficult times , the Ocean has always been there for me it heals soothes the soul and body, it puts smiles on peoples faces and creates a better way of being for so many that enjoy it daily.
I dedicate this to my family and the Ocean!
I hope this brings the feeling of calm and happiness to you.
The Ocean Raised Me
Framed by Artist
Stretched and ready to hang
This artwork is currently stretched and ready to hang.
It comes with an external frame.
Framed dimensions - 52.76(W) x 61.81(H).
Artwork dimensions - 45.28(W) x 59.84(H).
Artwork Details
Medium | Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist |
Dimensions | 52.8in (W) x 61.8in (H) x 2in (D) |
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Artwork Description
Artist Bio
I hope you can see in my paintings what I feel & think.
Now with collectors all over Australia & across the Tasman thanks to Bluethumb I love challenging myself to create in my own unique style.
Discovering new lines and marks with a brush pen or spray can, over varied but traditional surfaces.
My everyday living and experiences delivered to you in colour.
I love creating work in a variety of mediums, and experimenting at creating different aesthetics,
Fragments thoughts and feelings small windows from my surroundings that translate all this into a colour pallet the way I see it.
" Memories and my life created in colour light & texture, the paints tints allowing me to tell a story"
I have been painting and drawing for most of my life getting more serious in my late teens so has been a passion of mine for about 35 + years.
My Oil paintings are delivered framed in natural Tasmanian Oak with a custom shadow line / Or if you would like to do your own custom frame I can mail out unframed also. I mainly work on primed ply panel but also on various elements like Venetian Plaster over board that is also created by hand ( myself ) allowing
for different visuals & textured backgrounds.
I am based in Wurtulla on the Sunshine Coast
QLD Australia.
I like to dwell on an idea / concept for a while and then re create and problem solve it with my paints or Ink then create it in my own unique style.
I am inspired by Impressionism , I have mainly been self taught with a passion for colour and contrasting imagery with heavy & visibly strong brush strokes the viewer can feel the light & movement in each piece created.
I love dappled light and enjoying the different angles brushstrokes create.
I have a strong connection to my surroundings & local beach scape and passion for the wildlife and flora people / family around me,
You may see a lot of influence in my work with these surroundings as my favourite pastime is being constantly outdoors either in the ocean surfing or fishing & camping.
Mediums I love to use are various and I love to experiment with Oils / Acrylic / Lime & Marble + Tints.
Feel free to drop me a message I am more than happy to have a chat!
Thank you for viewing
Kindest Regards Nick