"My key inspirations are the vivid colours, wide horizons and beautiful ocean vistas found in Austalian Landscapes..." 
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.
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​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
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
2024 - The Tower Art Show - Marist College Ashgrove, Brisbane
2024 - The Royal QLD Show - Painting and Drawing Exhibition
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
 

                                          

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