Waratah Grandeur – SOLD

Pippa’s inspiration for this painting: “Telopea, or commonly known as Waratah, is an iconic Australian native shrub which produces striking flowers, and is used as the New South Wales state emblem. Waratah comes from the Eora Aboriginal word for ‘warada’ meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘seen from afar’. It has come to symbolize connection to the land and ancestral wisdom. Commonly known for their red tones, there are many different species including white, yellow, greens, pinks and reds.

Working with that which inspires me, I combine elements within the paintings that compliment and strengthen each other. With bold colour and a minimalist approach, all the elements are harmoniously bound by a strong single source of light that both illuminates and emboldens all that upon which it falls. I try to convey a sense of peace and serenity within my work, evoking a feeling of calm contemplation to all who look upon them, each of the elements containing their own deeper message and together bringing a message of hope, peace and relaxation”.

Pippa paints directly from life and it has been her aim to produce paintings of high quality which adhere to the strict principles of the past masters, from the early Flemish schools and Italian Renaissance, to the European academic theories which remained in widespread use up to the end of the 19th Century. Using their often complex, techniques and methods and without losing her fundamental artistic vision she is able breathe life into the subjects by turning ordinary everyday objects into something beautiful.

With over 30+ years painting experience and over 100 awards and exhibitions both in Australia and internationally, Pippa promotes and dedicates herself to the Old Master realistic techniques of art.

These awards and exhibitions include The Mall Galleries in London for Best Oil in Show and Finest Brushwork in Show, Christies in London, ARC Finalist, Art Excellence Awards, Best Realist Camberwell Art Show Melbourne, World Art Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and many others. Also represented in print with Rosensteil’s London and Museum and Galleries, London, magazine covers Horse & Hound, and with several galleries both here and internationally.

Pippa is an Art Renewal Centre Living Artist and Society of Equestrian Artists UK Associate Member

Original artwork by Pippa Chapman