Confetti Fields (17x32cm) Narelle Higson

Narelle Higson is a contemporary Australian artist known for her expressive oil pastel
drawings. Describing herself as more of a scribbler than a painter, Narelle embraces the raw,
tactile quality of oil pastels, layering them with cold wax to build depth, texture, and rich
luminosity. Through a process of layering and scraping back, she reveals intricate surfaces
that capture the essence of the landscapes she observes.
Inspired by the Australian landscape, Narelle’s work explores the interplay of colour, light,
and movement found in grasses, bushland, flora, and water.
After years spent working in health and children’s television, Narelle returned to full-time art
practice, honing a unique style that has gained recognition across Australia. She has been a
finalist in several juried exhibitions, including the 2022 Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape,
and her works are held in private and civic collections both nationally and internationally.