Title: Koi 

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 36 x 24 Inches

About: This oil painting on canvas is a study in restraint and quiet movement. The gentle strokes suggest rippling water, surface tension, and the gentle distortion of light just below the surface. Orange streaks drift across the canvas like koi fish gliding through a shallow pond, some strokes bold and unbroken, others fading into the white like a fish slipping deeper into the water. 

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.