I am primarily a figurative artist though recently I have begun to explore still-life painting. I am fascinated by the human form and face and try to combine abstraction and realism to create interesting juxtapositions of shape and colour that reflect mood and environment. I am always experimenting and taking risks, which makes painting interesting and fun for me and hopefully for the viewer as well. I am open to commissions, please see contact details on this website.

I am an expressive figurative artist who enjoys creating artworks that tell a story. Rather than merely capturing a likeness of my subject, I want to convey their personality, and emotions, and connect the audience to them. For my portraits, I have been a finalist in a range of art competitions. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Textiles and Printmaking. My work includes prints, original drawings, and paintings. My previous business, FramebyFrame Canberra, operated successfully for ten years before opening Frame by Frame 1 Art Studio. Feel free to contact me on this website if you have any questions about my work.

I am primarily a figurative artist though recently I have begun to explore still-life painting. I am fascinated by the human form and face and try to combine abstraction and realism to create interesting juxtapositions of shape and colour that reflect mood and environment. I am always experimenting and taking risks, which makes painting interesting and fun for me and hopefully for the viewer as well. I am open to commissions, please see contact details on this website.

MEET THIS MONTH’S FEATURE ARTIST, CASSANDRA DOVE

Cassandra Dove is a Canberra artist who makes expressive abstract paintings, largely inspired by the landscape and travel experiences.  Cassandra’s creative process involves constant exploration, driven by intuition, innate curiosity and a spirit of adventure.  Her work is characterised by layers of rich colours, textures, and gestural brushstrokes.

Cassandra regularly exhibits in selected group shows in Canberra and interstate.  Her work was recognised in 2023 as finalist in the ACT Historic Places Art Prize, and The Waterbrook Landscape Prize.  In 2023 Cassandra was awarded a CAPO Grant Award for Emerging Artist, and in the same year was a Gorman Arts Centre recipient of their Emerging Artist Residency Programme.   She works from her studio at ANCA, Canberra.