Denise Hussey

I have loved creating since childhood. Originally from WA, I studied art while raising my children, who inspired my portraits and beach landscapes. Our beach trips for surfing became cherished family time, where I observed the ocean's impact on moods, fueling my passion for painting water. I focus on capturing water and light's essence, aiming to evoke a calming emotional response in viewers.

I have always loved creating things from when I was young. Originally from WA, I studied art when my children were young and they became my inspiration to paint. I enjoyed painting their portraits and their figure in landscapes and the ocean. We loved going to the beach and learning to surf and this became quality family time together. It was our happy place. Spending many hours and days watching the movement of the ocean while surfing and experiencing how it can affect our moods and mental health has led to my passion of painting water.
My focus is capturing the essence of water and light. Water is so calming and can have a positive effect on our emotions. Light can dramatically change colours and the atmosphere and I strive to capture the light on water in a visually pleasing and realistic way. I want the viewer to feel the energy as though they can touch or immerse themselves into it.
After completing Cert 3 & 4 in Visual art in 2010, I have successfully curated two exhibitions with a small group of fellow artists. I then went into working as an Art Technician in a school and raising a family so art remained a hobby. However during this time I completed many pet portraits commissions and frequently attended workshops, striving to better my skills.
In 2018 we relocated to the Sunny Coast, QLD. Now that my children are grown I am pursuing my dreams to take my art practice as far as I can.
RECENT EXHIBITIONS & MERITS
Judges’ Choice, “Foot Square” Competition, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane | 2023
Finalist, Surf Girl Magazine Art Competition | 2023
Immanuel Art Festival, Sunshien Coast | 2021 - 2023
Finalist, City of Rockingham Art Awards, WA | 2015
Finalist, Manjar Art Awards, ManPAC, WA | 2012 - 2013
EDUCATION
Cert 3&4 Visual Art & Contemporary Craft, Rockingham TAFE | 2010