Storms Can Be Beautiful Too

"Storms are often a metaphor for darkness and trials in life. But they can be beautiful too. We can’t appreciate the light without darkness, just like we can’t appreciate the joys and blessings in life without the pain and heartache. When storms threaten I now choose to see the beauty within them. The strength they evoke, the resilience to endure, the patience to withstand. There’s a lesson to learn, and the reminder that the light will eventually break through the darkness bringing hope.

Storms over the ocean remind me of this more than ever. They’re temporary. But beautiful. Within them they carry rain that brings renewal. Winds that sweep away the frustrations and pain. Thunder that reminds me of power and a greater voice than my own quiet still one. While they are dark and forbodeing, storms can indeed be beautiful too.

A powerful and expressive artwork created with palette knives, I hope this emotive beachscape serves as a reminder through tough dark times, that light is coming, and while you wait, you can see the beauty within."

It is framed in a solid Tas Oak frame to complement and is satin varnished. It will come with a COA which includes the artist statement above.

NB: While every effort is made to capture the true colours and details of my artwork, every screen is different and art viewed online does not do my work justice. Slight differences may be evident between a screen image and the true tone and textures of my work, which is more vivid and beautiful in reality. Scale may also be slightly off due to the insitu art app used, so please ensure you measure your space.

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“…painting stories evoking light and hope.”

Sharon Rynehart is an impressionist palette knife artist widely recognised for her flowing, expressive style of the sea, land and sky. A former Interior Designer and Colour Consultant, Sharon had health issues a while ago that saw her turn to painting for therapy and healing. Transforming her creative practice into what she now calls ‘heartwork’; emotive, hope-fuelled pieces inspired by faith, connective memory and experience, and the beauty of our Australian coastlines and landscapes. Sharon uses her background in colour theory to create original artworks with beautiful colour harmonies that allow you to reflect on your own story; to finish the train of thought, to remember a time or place, and to explore and feel the emotions they instill. Artworks that are relatable, that invite you to reflect, force an exhale, evoke a sense of calm…and bring you hope.

Sharon enjoyed recent success as a Finalist in Art to Art’s acclaimed “Unearthed” Art Prize, and has been fortunate to have several of her artworks featured on Channel 9’s “The Block” TV show. She has also had pieces featured in Grand Designs Australia Magazine. Sharon has gallery representation in both Brisbane and Melbourne and apart from these galleries, her works can be viewed in person tri-annually at the Affordable Art Fairs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Now widely collected both in Australia and Internationally, Sharon’s pieces continue to resonate with many, inspiring calm and connection through an uplifting sense of place and emotion. They are a reminder to always look for light and hope…no matter the trials and challenges we all face.