Colourful Paintings and Custom Portraits

A pencil sketch of three young children sitting and interacting with each other, two girls and one boy, with the girl on the right smiling.

About me

Hi, I’m Kristen, an Australian artist painting the kind of light and colour that makes you feel like summer is just around the corner.

After 15 years working with Medical Devices I recently took a leap of faith and left it all behind to pursue art full time. It was a big decision, but the pull to create became impossible to ignore- and I haven’t looked back.

My acrylic work is unashamedly bright and joyful: sun-drenched beach scenes, a cold glass of something delicious, tables that feel like a long lazy afternoon with good company. I lived in the UK for 13 years, which is maybe why I chase golden light and nostalgic beach scenes harder than ever!

Alongside my colourful paintings I also create delicate graphite and charcoal portrait commissions - most often capturing children at that particular age you never want to forget. It’s quiet, careful work, and I love it deeply. It’s an honour to get to turn a special moment into a one-of-a-kind artwork that makes you smile whenever you look at it.

When I’m not creating I’m a mum to two little ones who keep life full and wonderfully chaotic.

Examples of my Custom Drawings

A detailed black and white drawing of two hands clasped together, with one hand wearing multiple bangles and rings, with the shading emphasizing the texture and details of the skin and jewelry.
A grayscale drawing of a young girl smiling, with curly hair secured by a hair clip, wearing a sleeveless top with a floral pattern.
Black and white drawing of a sleeping baby covering its face with one hand, detailed with textured skin and soft hair.
Black and white drawing of two hands with slender fingers, rings, and tattoos, positioned with palms together and fingers interlaced.
A black and white drawing of a young boy with curly hair, smiling with missing front teeth, wearing a button-up shirt with a pocket.
A pencil sketch of a young girl with wavy hair, hair clips, and a neutral expression, wearing a sleeveless top.
A black and white photograph of a hand giving a thumbs-up, with gold-colored letters spelling 'GOOD' arranged vertically in the background.
A highly detailed pencil sketch of a young child with a small top knot ponytail, looking down with a contemplative expression.
A detailed black and white drawing of two hands intertwined, wearing rings and bracelets, with a textured background.

How to Commission an Artwork

See my prices to give you an idea of what I charge. Not sure exactly what you want? If the reference image is right? Which size to go for? No worries at all, just fill out this form and I’ll guide you through the options step-by-step.