Title: Buttercup

Medium:  Oil on Reclaimed Wood 

Size: 60 x 32 Inches

About: An oil painting on reclaimed wood that captures a female figure rendered almost entirely in warm and dramatic tones, her form emerging from the grain like embers catching light. The figure is painted with bold, expressive strokes that suggest movement and intensity, her silhouette dissolving at the edges into the surrounding coolness. Behind her, a field of layered blues creates a stark, atmospheric counterpoint, as if she stands against a frozen tide or a twilight sky. The reclaimed wood surface adds texture and history, with knots and weathered lines subtly breaking through the paint, grounding the drama in something raw and tactile.

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.