Oil Painting

Maria Radun

Maria Radun is an oil painter based on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Grounded in the tradition of tonal realism, her technique provides a strong foundation for exploring diverse subject matter. Maria’s work is characterised by a profound connection to nature, expressed through dynamic landscapes and thoughtful still-life compositions that reflect the beauty all around her.

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The daily ritual of drawing and painting has sharpened Maria’s ability to observe the world with depth and intuition, while her rich knowledge and skill lend her work an exceptional level of mastery. Her nuanced brushwork orchestrates light to illuminate subjects with striking realism, while shadows add a sense of depth and mystery, drawing viewers into the subtle narratives woven into each piece.

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

I love working in oil paint the most. I feel that I can be in control of my mark-making, while also being free to create texture and edges of interesting visual qualities. Oil paint has a way of capturing light, experimenting with surfaces and transparencies will never seize to fascinates and delights me!

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

Most of the time I am inspired by something beautiful that I notice in everyday life, the way the afternoon sun falls on the table and reflects off a glass, for example. Or I find a particularly lovely banksia pod or a shell on the beach, which I then arrange into a still-life composition in my studio and paint from life.

Maria Radun

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