Title: Blossoms [In Spite of Winter]

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 240 x 18 Inches

About: In an endless effort to seek out brightness in life, Chettle replicates the electricity you feel when you see that first blossom of the year. This painting reveals those special flowers of that not-yet-spring season and the inspiration they bring to those who seek them. Triumphant, these special flowers overcome the power of frost, and beam brightly in the early morning sunshine. 

The Artist: Kristy Chettle is an abstract artist whose tactile approach to painting sets her apart. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1968, Chettle forgoes traditional brushes and palette knives, favoring the intimate connection of painting with her hands. Her works are characterized by deep textures, vibrant complimentary colors, and layers that carry a visceral sense of motion and raw emotion. Each piece is a reflection of her journey, interwoven with messages of environmental care and self-empowerment.