Painting by Sue Burton 340 Artwork Sold

Gentle Memories

Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist

24.8in (W) x 24.8in (H) x 2.2in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

$600

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Artwork Description

Everyone has some recalled special moments in time that when revisited, warm your heart. Gentle Memories is a delicate artwork with soft blues and green leaves and pink, peach and mauve flowers that catches you like a soft sigh.

It’s contemporary with light drips that fold into the landscape of flowers. Every time you pause to view the painting, it will charm you again and again. There is a feminine touch to the beauty of this one that will warm you in its flower hug and remind you of your special moments.

The Tasmanian Oak frame adds to the enchantment of this piece.

Artist Bio

My work is an expression of my deep connection to nature, drawn from the subtle beauty I encounter in my daily walks through the Australian landscape. The fleeting yet profound moments I find in local plants, flowers, and gardens are at the heart of my practice. I am inspired by the delicate, often overlooked details that, when observed closely, reveal the resilience and vibrancy of life. These small but significant finds serve as the foundation for my abstract floral and landscape paintings.

In my art, I aim to celebrate the essence of nature—not through realistic depictions, but through bold, abstract forms that elevate the quiet energy of plants and gardens. My work reflects my reverence for nature’s intricate beauty, and my desire to bring attention to the often-hidden wonders of the natural world. Each painting is an exploration of how the landscape speaks to me: it could be the subtle play of light on a petal, the curve of a leaf, or the rhythm of growth that occurs just beneath the surface.

My practice is not only about capturing what I see, but also about fostering a dialogue between the internal and external landscapes—the emotional response I feel as I encounter these living forms, and the way nature’s rhythms mirror our own human experience. Through color, texture, and abstraction, I seek to convey the layers of meaning and connection I feel with the natural world, offering viewers a space to pause and reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.

Ultimately, my work is a tribute to the natural world, an attempt to elevate the often unnoticed moments in our everyday lives, and an invitation for others to see and appreciate the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary.

Commissions

Sue's studio is in Brisbane