Art by Chantelle

C H A N T E L L E

For me, painting landscapes is a creative way to express emotion, capture the spiritual aspect of nature I feel within and explore self.

I’ve always had a strong connection to nature, be it with the ever changing ocean or exploring the mountains where I grew up – curious about the shapes, angles and colours Mother Nature has to share with us.

I capture the beauty I encounter on my excursions, absorb the energy from mountains, gasp at the colours, the wildness and the power of the natural world I stand within at that moment. These are the times when I feel all my senses are at their peak.

I paint not only what I see in those moments, but I’m inspired by what and how I feel within. I become the mountains, the sky, the clouds, the movement in the water and the grass. All these elements are so different, but connected to form a landscape of which we are part.

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My painting tools include pallet knifes, which I favour for the way they apply paint to canvas, creating textures and a raw imperfection which feels natural and real in connecting with nature. I also paint with my fingers, particularly in the clouds, feeling within them. Clouds have a sense of freedom and movement, which I feel is expressed better with my hands and fingers in the paint. The dot detail is drawn from my inspiration of Aboriginal art and how we as people are connected to the land, we are all part of our beautiful earth, we are one.

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Large contemporary painting of Blea Tarn in The Lake District England, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“DIEFIED” – this palindrome, meaning “to make a god”, felt a fitting title for this painting of the Langdale Pikes and it’s reflection in the calm waters of Blea Tarn, Lake District. The majestic mountains standing tall, reaching for the heavens with its rugged peaks and serene valley embodies strength, resilience, and a timeless grace that captivates the soul. The Langdale Pikes reflect their magnificence in Blea Tarn, like inner beauty shimmering in tranquil waters of the human spirit, casting a mirror image of peace, harmony, and profound wisdom. The interplay of the mountain and its reflection in the water symbolises the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual realms, reminding us that true beauty transcends the tangible and resonates deep within us, stirring the essence of our being with a sense of wonder and reverence.

Large contemporary painting of the Great Langdales in The Lake District England, including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“Ambleside – Great Langdale” is one of those spectacular views which stops you unexpectedly in your tracks if you happen to look back during your journey towards Blea Tarn. It’s a vast, dramatic scene and one feels encompassed by the grandeur of the majestic mountains surrounding you, nurturing you and bringing the realisation that you are only a mere speck within the bones and history of Mother Nature within The Lake District.

Large contemporary painting of Zennor Head in Cornwall, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore and the rugged coastline.
“LIFE CURRENT” represents Zennor Head in Cornwall. The ocean currents, like arteries of our Earth, swirl and dance to the rhythm of Mother Nature’s heartbeat. I thought about how these currents connect distant shores and ecosystems, linking our world’s inhabitants in a harmonious symphony of life. The jagged coastline murmurs tales of giants, enchanting mermaids and mystical witches who once roamed this captivating realm. The coastal shrubs appear ancient, course, immortal, exuding their resilient beauty as they repeatedly brave the wild forces of nature and forge a path of regrowth in the aftermath of a recent fire.

Large contemporary painting of Loughrigg Fell in The Lake District England, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
Alectrona, the goddess of the Sun. She rises beyond Loughrigg Fell in The Lake District, illuminating the surrounding natural beauty from high above the clouds, light crackling through the darkness between us, mirrors reflect time, beauty and strength in pools of dreams below. A stunning walk from Elterwater which we as a family regularly walk when in The Lakes. Every time, I stop at this point and allow the vastness of my surroundings to take me in. Quiet, still, wild, vibrating and dense under foot. Feeling so connected to our Earth and all that makes it real.

Large contemporary painting of Grasmere looking to Windermere in The Lake District England, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art and the beauty of the natural world. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“Winter Kaleidoscope”, Grasmere looking to Windermere represents the ever changing array of colours experienced from this viewpoint in The Lake District. Two days prior to the day I stood here, the landscape was blanketed in the stark beauty of snow which had settled on Christmas Day. Standing here at this viewpoint, one may ponder how proud Mother Nature is of her true colours, the re-emergence of her beauty and complexity after being hidden by the monochrome effect of the snow, perhaps her sense of relief too. One may also reflect on how this connects to self and our awareness of our very own kaleidoscope of colours.

Large contemporary painting of Blea Tarn in The Lake District England, including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“Rooted in Reflection” is a tribute to the beauty of the trees around Blea Tarn in The Lake District. There is a profound spiritual sense of time and strength of survival here – one which I felt whilst being in, connecting with and painting this location. The tree roots stretch down to the tarn, familiar, like best friends, they’re blanketed in moss – warm and nurtured. Walking around the tarn, within the woodland, one can sense the aliveness of the trees and all that live with them. There is also a sense of deep peace and love within this beautiful place.
I have painted this using acrylic paint with a pallet knife, which I favour for the way it applies paint to canvas. This creates textures and a raw imperfection which feels natural and real in connecting with nature. It helps explore beauty in imperfection and the wildness of nature. I also use a fine paintbrush to create the dot detail in the painting. I have drawn inspiration from Aboriginal art. I love how the Aboriginal people represent their spiritual connection to the natural landscape, survival and tell stories in
their paintings.

Large contemporary painting of the Langdales in The Lake District England, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art and the history of dry stone walls. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“Of Hand & Heart” speaks of the dry stone walls surrounded by the beauty of the Great Langdale valley. Whenever I get close to these walls, I imagine what it was like for those who spent time building them, rock by rock, hand by hand and the love they put into it, whilst being overlooked by the nature of the valley. How peaceful, meditative and rewarding it must have been – nurturing for the heart and soul.
I have painted this using acrylic paint with pallet knifes, which I favour for the way it applies paint to canvas. This creates textures and a raw imperfection which feels natural and real in connecting with nature. It helps explore beauty in imperfection and the wildness of nature. I have also painted using my fingers, particularly in the clouds, feeling within them. Clouds have a sense of freedom and movement, which I feel is expressed better with my hands and fingers in the paint.
The dot detail is drawn from my inspiration of Aboriginal art and how we as people are connected to the land, we are all part of our earth, we are one.

Large contemporary painting of Padstow in Cornwall, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore and the rugged coastline.
“Turn of the Tide” represents Towan Beach, Gerrans Bay in Cornwall. When standing at this viewpoint along the coastal path, I reminisce looking back to the beach and what really drew me in was how far out the tide had gone, leaving behind a beautiful arrangement of rocks with neon green algae and seaweed. The previous day, when the tide was in, I was sitting on the beach with my family, eating sandwiches and laughing at couple of curious seals bobbing their heads up and down, lulling in the waves and coming up close to enquire into what us humans were up to. Either side of the tide held different experiences, I love that, the same beautiful place can be so many things, ever-changing, all part of nature
and what we share within it.

Large contemporary painting of the Langdale Valley in The Lake District England, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art and the beauty of the natural world. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife onto wood board.
“Boundaries of Freedom” represents the landscape within the fenced borders of the Lake District. Not only is it an expression of the land, but also of the spiritual sensation the soul experiences when feeling home, here in nature. There is a sensation of peace and love expressed through the vibrant colours and meandering dot detail. Freedom has boundaries, and
standing here before the fence shares a feeling of excitement, desire and longing to step over and be within the boundaries of freedom.

Large contemporary painting of Porthbeor Beach in Cornwall, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore like the Mermaid of Zennor and Zennor Rock and the beautiful rugged coastline.
“Amphitrite Sings” Porthbeor Beach, Cornwall represents the connection between the solitude of this wild beach and the power of the ocean. Looking down from the footpath as we walked towards St Anthony’s Lighthouse and St Mawes in the Roseland Peninsula, I felt a sense of freedom as the rough sea rolled and crashed on the bare shore. This beach felt connected to the sea, like old friends, free from human and pet footprints, seagulls laughing and gloating because they could access this beach to play. As the ocean absorbed my attention, her sense of power, fun, ownership, freedom, beauty, strength, ability to change and her unpredictability filled me with respect. Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, was confined in her authority to the sea and the creatures within in. In this painting I feel you can imagine her playing and orchestrating the sea and it’s creatures... and as she does so, you may be able to hear her sing.

“Trip to Blea Tarn” represents the deep spiritual sense of peace and freedom felt at this viewpoint in
The Lake District. It is so quiet here, but one feels drawn to the dense spiritual being of the lake, the mountains and the trees, connecting all that is around us and within us together, forming a deep bond with Mother Nature. The autumnal colours provoke curiosity and awe, and one may feel their soul smile from within as we connect to the beauty and stillness experienced in this moment.

Large contemporary painting of Portscatho in Cornwall, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore and the rugged coastline.
“Scatterings of Morvoren” represents Porthbean Beach near Portscatho in Cornwall. Standing here I pondered the changing tide and the scatterings of seaweed designed across the pristine beach. I imagined a Cornish mermaid (morvoren) encouraging the waves to throw seaweed onto the shore in a decorative manor, a sense of fun and playfulness between ocean and mermaid as she giggles… safe and nurtured by the sway of the waves and caressing seaweed dancing below her.

Large contemporary painting of Zennor Head in Cornwall, including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore and the rugged coastline.

“Ambleside – towards Little Langdale” is an expression of autumnal beauty and diversity of colour within
The Lake District. Whilst standing at this viewpoint, one may feel a surge of energy which awakens our senses. Skin prickled by the crisp autumn air, the clean damp smell from the trees and ground, the sound of dripping water and bursting streams, the vivid colours surrounding us, exploding in eye and mind. One feels nurtured and cradled in the arms of Mother Nature, a sense of feeling in tune with nature and that which makes us human and connected to Earth.

Large contemporary painting of the Pavy Ark looking over Sickle Tarn in The Lake District England, including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Vivid colours painted with pallet knife.
“Pounding Heart, Quiet Mind” represents the physical and spiritual state of being experienced when standing at that point on Pavey Ark, whilst looking down at Stickle Tarn in The Lake District. It tells a story of a journey within ones self and also physically within nature. Climbing to this point is a challenge (pounding heart), but once you reach the top, the quiet all around and within you (quiet mind) is profound and brings a sense of awareness to yourself, life and Mother Nature. Life can be challenging at times, but when we stop and listen to the silence, things which are truly important may call out to us.

When cycling the Camel Trail, I love stopping at this spot on the bridge where you can look out beyond the Doom Bar, a sandbar said to have been cursed by a heartbroken mermaid who had been shot by a local man who she fell in love with. The cursed of the Doom Bar is known to have wrecked more that 600 fishermen and merchant ships!
On this day over the summer, the tide was completely out and I watched as fishermen turned the bed of the River Camel, digging up rag worm for bait to be used later when the tide was high and they made their way out to sea. It made me reflect on the rhythm of nature, how connected and in tune it is. Different tides bring different opportunities, the moon in tune with Earth and nature – there is balance. I thought of how important it is to maintain balance, not just in our actions, but also in our thoughts, words and how we interact with the world around and within us – harmony.
Large contemporary painting of Padstow Camel Estuary in Cornwall, painted with my fingers and including inspiration of Aboriginal dot art, encapsulating the spiritual aspect of nature within art. Memories of Cornish folklore and the rugged coastline and fresh seafood.

Taking part in the Surrey Artist Open Studios this summer, 7 - 22 June 2025. For more information please email me or visit SAOS

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Every painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticity including details about the artwork and on the reverse there is a story behind the essence of the painting and what makes it so unique.

Purple Aura

Parrallllels

Believe

Guardians of the Pike

Subconscious

DeifieD

The Journey

Sea Shanty

Ambleside

Life Current

Wild Secret

Alectrona's Pool of Dreams

Waves We Walk

Winter Kaleidoscope

Rooted in Reflection

Of Hand & Heart

Turn of the Tide

Boundaries of Freedom

Amphitrite Sings

Freedom Eyes

Tears of Joy

Trip to Blea Tarn

Gate to Serenity

Scatterings of Morvoren

Counting Crows

Roll n' Rock

The Mermaid's Whisper

Ambleside

Pounding Heart, Quiet Mind

Harmony

The Elder Statues

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