Chantelle Watson

‘I’ve always had a strong connection to nature. I capture the beauty I encounter on my excursions, absorb the energy from mountains, gasp at the colours, the wildness and the power of the natural world I stand within at that moment. These are the times when I feel all my senses are at their peak.

My painting tools include pallet knifes, which I favour for the way they apply paint to canvas, creating textures and a raw imperfection which feels natural and real in connecting with nature. I also paint with my fingers, particularly in the clouds, feeling within them. The dot detail is drawn from my inspiration of Aboriginal art and how we as people are connected to the land, we are all part of our beautiful earth.’