Moment No. 1 Print

ARTIST: Kristy Chettle. SUBJECT: Moment No. 1 WORK: Original Oil Painting Using only Hands and Rags. SIZE: 24”x 36”x 1.25’’ SIDES: Painted as a Continuation of the Motif. FRAME: Unframed, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. Chettle is a California native who lives and creates on the Monterey Peninsula. Inspired greatly by the coast and the natural beauty of the area, this painting is her reflection of those first flowers of spring and the inspiration they bring to those who seek them. Triumphant, they overcome the power of frost and beam brightly in the early sunshine. By dramatically combining complimentary colors, textures, depth and light, Chettle’s work in abstract oils inspires imagination in the viewer allowing them to see something different each time they experience her work. Her technique is quite unique, using only her hands and an occasional scraper to create a layering effect that adds depth and richness to her work. Kristy’s interest in art started when she was young being surrounded by the beauty of the California coast. After earning a degree in Art and Design, she studied in a small art school in Italy where she found her love for both oil paint and abstract art. Her current works are painted on reclaimed fence boards or recycled canvases and are created in her downtown studio on California’s Central Coast. The subjects of her attention range from figures to flowers to raw abstracts, but are always full of raw texture, color and intensity. Chettle's commendable skill and talent make her paintings sought after, and have been represented in galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove, and can be found in numerous private collections in California. Investing in her work will bring a lifetime of pleasure to the most discriminating collectors of fine art. All works are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved by the artist. Thank You!