Hello, I'm Rebecca Eddison, an Australian painter

those curious observers, travellers, nature wonderers, nostalgics & meanderers.

The Artful at heart.

With over 18 years of professional experience, I create expressive paintings that celebrate colour, nostalgia, and the poetry of everyday life. My work invites viewers to pause and reconnect—with memories, with beauty, and with the quiet joy of simple moments.

After studying Visual Arts at Queensland TAFE, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Design at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, in 2010. My background in interior design still informs my painting practice—particularly my fascination with how colour influences mood and transforms a space.

Drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape, domestic still life scenes, travel, and memory, I work primarily in oils and watercolours. These traditional mediums allow me to build luminous layers and expressive textures—from delicate washes to bold, impasto brushstrokes. I often paint alla prima to preserve freshness, capturing not just what I see, but what I feel.

At the heart of my practice is an ongoing exploration of colour and emotion. I’ve studied under Hugo Grenville—one of the UK’s leading colourists—whose romantic approach deepened my commitment to using colour as a language. I’m endlessly curious about the aesthetics of painting, how to create the illusions of a feeling in paint.

In light of this curiosity, I see my paintings as part of a larger narrative. Rather than creating one-off works, I approach my art in thoughtful collections—whether they are nostalgic maps, still life compositions, or expressive landscapes. These collections allow me to explore a theme from multiple angles and offer cohesion to clients, collectors, and curators alike.

Travel remains a key influence in my work. I return from each journey with paint-stained sketchbooks, a full camera roll, and a suitcase of vintage treasures—faded textiles, old photographs, and well-worn objects, each with their own quiet history. These objects often sneak into my paintings, bringing a sense of story and lived experience.

While I work from my light-filled studio in Redland Bay, Queensland—surrounded by gardens, dogs, and glimpses of Moreton Bay—I ship original artworks and fine art prints to collectors all over the world.

So many influences have shaped my aesthetic and deepened my understanding of painting over the years. As a lifelong admirer of Australian female painters, I draw immense inspiration from the creative legacies of Margaret Olley and Nora Heysen—women whose lives and work continue to embolden my own. Equally, the post-impressionists have left a lasting imprint on my practice and painting theories. Artists like Cézanne, Bonnard, and Vuillard taught me to see the poetry in everyday scenes and the power of colour to express feeling. Their emotional use of colour and focus on intimate, domestic subject matter continue to inform how I approach my work.

My hope is that each painting becomes a little sanctuary—rich with colour, history, and feeling—where viewers can pause, reflect, and feel at home.