Pat Chaffey Art
By the Riverside
By the Riverside
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One of a Kind, hand-painted original
This is a unique art piece with no duplications—each brushstroke is an authentic, unrepeatable moment.
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A One-Off Original Watercolour of Luminous Serenity
"By the Riverside" is a quietly masterful and beautiful original painting that captures a moment of serene light along a hidden Australian creek. Pat Chaffey showcases her delicate control over the fluid medium of watercolour, rendering the gentle light and misty atmosphere of dawn or dusk.
The painting is dominated by a powerful, diffused light source in the centre, which spills a warm, golden ochre across the soft clouds and the surrounding foliage. The shallow riverbed, suggested by subtle washes of blue and brown, winds through the scene. The trees are rendered in soft greys and taupes, with the large tree on the right acting as a dark silhouette that frames the light and grounds the composition.
This award-winning piece exemplifies the artist’s ability to create mood with minimal detail, focusing instead on the emotional impact of light and shadow. The work feels intimate and still, perfectly capturing the peaceful silence found in the cool air beside a country creek.
As a truly one-off original from Pat Chaffey’s celebrated portfolio, this luminous painting is a sophisticated acquisition for any collector who values lyrical landscape painting and the masterful handling of light.
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Every painting featured is a one-off original, crafted solely by Pat Chaffey. Your investment comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity signed personally by the artist.
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A Collectable Legacy
Pat Chaffey is an established award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited and sold at auction. Owning one of her pieces means acquiring a highly individual and valued part of her artistic legacy.
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Shipping Australia-Wide
Each piece is carefully packed for transit from Tamworth, NSW, and sent via Australia Post with tracking. We ship Australia-wide, with additional insurance options available for peace of mind.
Pat Chaffey
Pat Chaffey is an established award-winning Australian artist based in Tamworth, New South Wales, renowned for her expressive and textural landscape paintings. Primarily working in pastel and mixed media, Pat captures the unique spirit and dramatic light of the Australian interior, focusing on the vivid colours of the red earth and the cool presence of the eucalypt. Her evocative one-off original pieces are highly sought after, reflecting her significant contribution to the Australian art market with her work having been exhibited and sold at auction.