Katie Wyatt

Artist Interview

What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?

Katie enjoys creating paintings that people can connect to. She paints impressionist, highly textured landscapes and botanical pieces in acrylic paint on canvas.<br><br> She uses brushes and palette knives to create paintings that are almost sculptural, inviting viewers to feel connected to the work.<br><br> The paintings are energetic, honest pieces that viewers can enjoy hanging on their walls at home. To be hung in someone's home is a privilege, something she finds a lot of satisfaction in.<br><br> Katie's landscape works are pared back to show the outlines of forms with the sky and horizon levelling the design, to hold the eye. Thick swathes of paint define the features of the Australian landscapes, which are painted from memory and recollection.<br><br> Her botanical pieces are created with lavish amounts of oil paint in warm or cool colour palettes. The transience of flowers is one of Katie’s deep loves and she finds a lot of satisfaction in the challenge of capturing their form and beauty.

How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?

I work on multiple paintings at a time as each piece emerges from many patiently applied layers, allowing each piece to evolve and develop over time. I create a body of work for exhibition by building on ideas and inspiration built over many years of creative practice. Each piece requires a significant amount of time as each layer needs to dry and the composition is refined and adjusted until the piece is resolved.

Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?

Based just north of Adelaide, South Australia, Katie creates her art from the comfort of her home studio. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and vibrant community of her local area, Katie’s work reflects a deep connection to her environment.