"My key inspirations are the vivid colours, wide horizons and beautiful ocean vistas found in Austalian Landscapes..."
Catherine Hamilton-Jones
Catherine Hamilton-Jones
About Me I am an Australian visual artist. Born and raised in Brisbane (Meanjin), the capital of Queensland, the Sunshine State. I currently live in Stafford Heights in Brisbane and create from my home studio space. I have long been interested in all things creative. From an early age, I had dreams of pursuing a career in the visual arts. I was one of those children who was constantly drawing or painting. Always involved in new artistic projects, I also tried my hand at a wide range of crafts. As the youngest of four children, painting and creating art was my point of difference from my siblings. It quickly became my special outlet and provided a ready escape from the stresses of everyday life. After finishing high school, I dove into studies in fashion and interior design. Despite helping me to develop artistically, these disciplines were not quite the right fit. I then spent several years in vocational wandering and further education, trying to find the right niche. In 2005, I enrolled in a painting course at the Brisbane Institute of Art, and rediscovered my passion for visual art. I have now come full circle and returned to the occupation I enjoy the most, painting full time. As a visual artist, one of my key inspirations are the vivid colours, quality of light, wide horizons and refreshing ocean vistas found along our Queensland Coastlines. I feel very fortunate to have grown up in the sunny city of Brisbane that is conveniently located between the Gold and Sunshine coast regions. Living here gives me access to some stunning and varied subject matter to work from. I often draw inspiration from the long walks I enjoy taking along the beach, enjoying the tranquility and relaxation of the surrounding landscape. I am a keen photographer and take many reference photos during my visits to the coast. When I return to my studio, I sometimes spend hours immersed in studying the images. From these resources I create compositions that best reflect and evoke the experience of visiting these special places. I am often told that my paintings remind collectors of a favourite place or holiday memory. Some say they feel as if they could almost step into the painting to be in that special moment. I also enjoy the way a painting can introduce a feeling of depth to a room and give it a feeling of being larger than it actually is. With each of my compositions I aim to convey the essence of my inspiration and achieve this effect using clarity of colour, contrasts in light and shadow and careful attention to detail. Overall, the goal of my work is to provide the viewer with a feeling of peace and the opportunity for enjoyment and reflection. Perhaps they will also experience a sense of recognition and ultimately a temporary escape from the everyday. Profile Born - Brisbane, Australia Resides - Stafford Heights, Brisbane Education 1991 - Associate Diploma in Arts (Fashion Design) - Mt Gravatt College of TAFE, Brisbane 1992 - Certificate in Domestic Design Practices (Interior Design) -Gateway College of TAFE, Brisbane 2002 - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - University of Queensland, Brisbane 2005 - Painting Course - Brisbane Institute of Art 2016 - Portraiture Course - Brisbane Institute of Art Awards and Recognition 2024 - First Prize - Open Class - Marine/Seascape - Royal QLD Show, Brisbane 2024 - Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2024 - Finalist - The Doyles Art Awards 2023 - Encouragement Award - The Nundah Festival Art Competition & Exhibition 2023 - Finalist - Brisbane Rotary Art Show 2023 - Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge 20 000 - Small Scale Art Awards 2023 - Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2021 - Finalist - RAS Exhibition of Excellence 2019 - First Prize - Landscape category - Nundah Village Art Festival 2019 - Second Prize - Works on Canvas and Board - RQAS Members Annual 2019 - Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge 20 000 - Small Scale Art Awards 2018 - Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge 10 000 - Small Scale Art Awards 2017 - Finalist - Moreton Bay Region Art Awards Group Exhibitions 2025 - The Sandgate Easter Art Show 2024 - The Nundah Festival Art Competition and Exhibition 2024 - The Tower Art Show - Marist College Ashgrove, Brisbane 2024 - The Royal QLD Show - Painting and Drawing Exhibition 2024 - The Doyles Art Awards -Mudgeeraba 2024 - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane 2023 - The Nundah Festival Art Competition and Exhibition 2023 - Brisbane Rotary Art Show - Physical and Virtual show 2023 - Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington 2023 - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Latrobe Art Space, Paddington, Brisbane 2022 - Nundah Village Art Show 2021 - RASART - Redcliffe Art Society Exhibition of Excellence - Redcliffe Art Gallery 2020 - Colour Exhibition - The Old Fire Station Gallery - Redcliffe 2019 - Nundah Village Art Festival 2019 - Gems from the Closet Exhibition - Petrie Terrace Gallery 2019 - Royal QLD Art Society - Members Annual Exhibition - Petrie Terrace Gallery 2019 - Lethbridge 20 000 - Small Scale Art Awards, Bulimba 2019 - Colour Exhibition - Percolator Gallery Paddington, Brisbane 2018 - WOW - Works of Women Exhibition - Gallery 6/31, Bowen Hills 2018 - Nundah Village Art Show 2018 - RNA Art Competition, Brisbane 2018 - "Foot Square" Small Pieces Exhibition - Aspire Gallery, Paddington 2018 - Lethbridge 10 000 - Small Scale Art Awards, Paddington 2018 - Royal Queensland Art Society - Members Annual 2017 – Nundah Village Art Show 2017 - RNA Art Competition, Brisbane 2017 - d'arcy Doyle Art Awards - Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall - Mudgeeraba 2017 - Moreton Bay Region Art Awards 2016 - RNA Art Competition, Brisbane 2015 - d'arcy Doyle Art Awards - Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall - Mudgeeraba 2013 - Works of Windsor Art Show - Windsor State School - Brisbane 2013 - d'arcy Doyle Art Awards - Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall - Mudgeeraba 2011 - Works of Windsor Art Show - Windsor State School - Brisbane |