Kay Thurston was born and bred in the inland city of Wagga Wagga. It was in high school that she discovered her love of art – in particular drawing, with her major work featuring native fauna and flora selected as part of the Art Express in 1979.

As a teacher, executive and school principal – a career spanning some 38 years, as well as a mum to two beautiful children, Kay’s personal artistic pursuits were well & truly left on the back-burner, simmering away as she shared her skills with her many students.

After retiring in 2021 and moving to beautiful Port Macquarie, Kay finally had the time to reignite her artistic passion.

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Kay's work is a deep reflection of her connection to the natural world. Inspired by the intricate beauty of native flora, she creates highly detailed pieces that celebrate the delicate patterns, textures and organic rhythms found in nature. 

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Working across a variety of surfaces, from textured white and black paper to both small and large-scale canvases, Kay brings her vision to life using fine line pens, Posca markers, inks, alcohol inks, acrylics and mixed media pieces using beautiful Washi paper. 

Kay’s process is meticulous and intuitive, often layering fine details to evoke a sense of movement and depth. Curiosity and experimentation are central to Kay’s practice.

 

Constantly evolving, she has embraced alcohol inks and collage, pushing the boundaries of her work and exploring new ways to express the dynamic energy of the natural world. 

Through her art, Kay invites viewers to pause and appreciate the intricate beauty that often goes unnoticed. Each piece a tribute to the quiet wonders of nature. 

Her work has been featured in several group and solo exhibitions, with a growing audience drawn to the delicate  yet powerful essence captured in every piece.

You can find more of Kay’s artwork on her Facebook & Instagram sites: Kay Thurston Art. Commissions are welcome.

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