Kathy Best

Artist bio

“I see the world and I paint it” Kathy Best

Kathy creates bold, expressive acrylic abstracts and contemporary paintings based on observation of the world around her. The works are predominately based on the present landscape and landscapes observed while travelling. She sometimes paints loosely from reference photos or memory. Other times she lets the paint and marks on the canvas guide her. Kathy’s works explore colour relationships, movement, shapes and layers.

Kathy has been painting consistently since 2008 under the guidance of many tutors. She is continuously learning and thinking of new ideas. In 2019 Kathy completed a Certificate III in Visual Arts, in 2021 she completed a Certificate IV in Visual Arts and in 2023 she completed her Diploma in Visual Arts at RMIT.

“Take a look, take a 2nd look and take a longer look – I love putting my work out there.” Kathy Best

I create art because...

that is what I need to do. The more I think about art and painting the more I want to create art and paint. I love seeing what unfolds on the canvas and enjoy the constant problem solving.

I am different to most artists because...

I let the canvas and what's on the canvas guide me with my next mark.

When you look at my art, the thing I want you to feel is...

interested in what you see, and I want you to take a second and longer look at the work. Think about the memories and thoughts that the piece evokes in you.

I believe art is an important part of our lives because...

it gets us thinking, it brings back memories, it takes us to other places and provides a refuge from our busy lives. It makes the world a better place.

Current artworks

By Kathy Best

Walking By The River

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic
By Kathy Best

Glacial Landscape

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on canv...
By Kathy Best

Imagined Landscape

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Exotic Journey

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Holiday Home

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Enchanted Walk

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Two Blue Rings

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Backyard Party

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic On Canv...
By Kathy Best

A Lemon on the Table

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Backyard at Dusk

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Backyard at Midday

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Pink Desert I

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic and Art...
By Kathy Best

Pink Desert II

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic and Art...
By Kathy Best

Red Woman

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic On Canv...
By Kathy Best

Shadows in the Forest

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic and Art...
By Kathy Best

Twilight

140cm (H) x 140cm (W)

Acrylic On Canv...
By Kathy Best

Imagined Winter Landscape I

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Oil on Canvas
By Kathy Best

Imagined Winter Landscape II

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Oil on Canvas
By Kathy Best

Imagined Summer Landscape I

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Oil on Canvas
By Kathy Best

Imagined Summer Landscape II

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Oil on Canvas
By Kathy Best

Imagined Summer Landscape III

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Oil on Canvas
By Kathy Best

Woman Smells a Rat

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on Canv...
By Kathy Best

Sunset at the Mall

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic and Cha...
By Kathy Best

Sitting at the Mall

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic and Cha...
By Kathy Best

A Cup of Tea

61cm (H) x 61cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

A Bird Through the Window

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic on Stre...
By Kathy Best

The Golden Dragon

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic on Stre...
By Kathy Best

Movement at the Quay

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic and Cha...
By Kathy Best

Bougainvillea

61cm (H) x 45cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Let's Cruise

120cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Acrylic and Cha...
By Kathy Best

Backyard Garden

61cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Pink and Green

61cm (H) x 45cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Out Riding

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Figure in the Landscape

61cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Figure in the Landscape II

61cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Out Wandering

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Ladder of Hope

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Out Driving

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Blue Desert I

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Blue Desert II

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Blue Desert III

76cm (H) x 51cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...
By Kathy Best

Pollination

76cm (H) x 76cm (W)

Acrylic on stre...