"Nature's Beauty" is a delightful Di Cox original watercolour, painted on quality Arches 300gsm. It comes signed and matted, and unframed, so you can personalise with a frame that best suits your own décor. The artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Painting size approximately 25cm x 33cm (~10" x 13"). 3D cut-out watercolour butterflies add to this happy piece.
Nature's Beauty is presented in a ~2.5" white mat, with outside measurements of 36 x 46 cm (14" x 18").
This artwork will fit a ready made 14" x 18" frame opening.
Painted 2016
Painting will be securely packaged in cardboard and bubble wrap. Alternatively, if you live in the Brisbane area, please contact me to arrange pick up.
The painting is an original - not a print - and comes 'as is', represented by the image attached - NB variations in colour due to photography/monitor settings are not the seller's responsibility.
For further information about myself and my art practice, please visit my website dicoxgallery
ARTIST STATEMENT
When I paint, it’s about the now: it is exhilarating to be in the mode of creating. I typically have no plan other than putting paint to canvas and responding intuitively to what evolves. I thrive on that freedom – perhaps it’s my rebellious nature, after years of toeing the line… school, Uni, getting a ‘real’ job!
My art is my escape: there are no rules, no rights or wrongs.
There’s just me, the paint, and the canvas.
I draw on what I know: the places I’ve been, my life experiences. And I draw on my years of creative experience. I have always had a ‘good eye’ – for colour, for design, for the aesthetically pleasing.
And I paint what I know: my love of country, of nature, of colour. Inherently, I am also influenced by contemporary issues such as climate change and societal distractions, such as the likes of this ‘unprecedented’ Covid.
And from that I create unique, intuitive landscapes, florals, abstracts. Some have a message; some are just to distract me, and you, from the woes of the world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Di‘s art draws on her intuitive creativity, inspired by nature and reflecting the uniquely Australian light and colour that have saturated her being. Just as Di’s spirit is influenced by her idyllic childhood, growing up in rural north Queensland where freedom and promise abounded, so is her design approach.
As is often the case, life detoured via work and family, yet creativity has always remained central to her core. In 2010 she reawakened her passion for painting. With extensive learning and experimentation, Di’s skills have developed in both watercolours and acrylics. Her recent work is a uniquely contemporary fusion of the two media, with her statement pieces dynamic with translucency, texture and depth.
Within a decade of dedication to her craft, Di has earnt the recognition of a respected artist with a strong following, and is honoured to have her work held in private collections across Australia and overseas.
Passionate about life, Di not only is an artist, but also an avid gardener, a physiotherapist where she is inspired daily by the strength of the human spirit, and a committee member of Art West Community Gallery, whose inclusive and family-like spirit and creative focus fulfil her desire to give back to the community.
A country girl at heart, I revel in creatively that is not restricted by boundaries. I thrive on the challenge to constantly evolve – so I never know where a piece will lead me! I adore the freedom of semi-abstract work, the ability to respond innately to paint on the canvas, which instinctively evolves into a unique and personal creation. This freedom of self-expression allows me to celebrate my loves: our unique Australian light, colour and nature.
Art for me is an experience: as so well said by American Author Thomas Merton, I love that
“…art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
EXHIBITIONS
2014 | 19 Gallery Finalist, Lethbridge 10/20 000 Small Scale Art Award
2015 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 In Show Finalist Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular Gallery
2019 Outside In, St Vincent’s Private Hospital
2019 COSSAG Finalist
2016 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 Petite Pieces |Regeneration Exhibition | Comforts of Home | Foot Square @ Aspire Gallery, Brisbane
2015 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 Brookfield Show Art Exhibition
2015 | 16 Annual and Autumn Exhibitions - Watercolour Society of Queensland
2017 Lions Garden City Art Extravaganza @ Mt Gravatt
2016 |17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 Art West Community Gallery exhibitions
@ Richard Randall Studio | Brisbane City Hall | Mt Ommaney Centre
2018 | 19 Toowoomba Grammar Art Show
2018 | 19 | 21 Downlands Art Exhibition
2021 Darcy Doyle Art Prize