corinne young

Biography

I paint Australian Landscapes sometimes with a twist of abstract! I try to capture their uniqueness in a fun-loving and often whimsical way. I am lucky to paint against a backdrop of trees with birds and kangaroos frequently dropping in... as well as the occasional brown snake!

I started to paint after suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury. Painting initially helped to "unlock" my inner-self, thoughts and feelings that I found hard to express. Through my continued recovery, painting has become a love and passion, I call it “healing art”.

I have an organic and intuitive approach - I often cover the canvas in whatever pattern and colours “speak” to me, other times I clean my paint brushes or palette knives on a spare canvas. I leave these canvasses to dry and when I come back to them, and paint over them I find beautiful texture and shapes which guide the composition and colour of my painting, always inspired by the beauty of nature and the memories from visiting special places.

In an earlier life I taught Biology and my passion for the environment, wildlife and ecosystems remains strong in my being. My paintings tell a story of places I have been to and of respecting and caring for our natural environment.

My hope is that my art helps others in their healing journey and provides opportunities for connection with others and nature. I hope they encourage good conversations, opportunities for reflection and a reminder to practice mindfulness.