MEET THE ARTIST: BENJAMIN ASHTON
Benjamin Ashton is an emerging visual artist based in Brisbane and works out of his home studio. He works with acrylic on canvas, exploring movement within landscapes. Benjamin has a natural talent for capturing light in his paintings, creating stunning contemporary landscapes that transport the viewer somewhere majestic.
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“I want to create art that has impact, either with grandeur of mountains, or through use of colours. I aim to create artwork that makes people stop and think about how beautiful nature is.” 
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Benjamin’s creative process begins by looking at photographs of mountains for inspiration, then doing a sketch, either on his iPad or straight onto the canvas. He considers where the eye is drawn across the canvas and usually leaves the sketch for a while as he decides what colours to use. Listening to music, enjoying a cup of coffee (and maybe the occasional G&T!) helps Benjamin get into his creative flow.
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Above: 'QUIETUDE 640 x 640mm
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Benjamin’s journey into painting began after an injury in 2018, causing him to take months off work while recovering, mostly spent lying down. Itching for something productive and fun to do, he picked up a paintbrush for the first time and started experimenting. Reflecting on this, Benjamin is surprised he didn’t take up painting earlier. With a dad who is also an artist, he grew up surrounded by art in a home that essentially doubled as a private art gallery.
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“My dad is an artist as well, and I've been lucky enough to grow up in a house without blank walls… I'd be lying if I said my Dad didn't influence my work! He has definitely given me a lot of helpful hints over the last year or so.”
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We are enormously excited to have Benjamin’s artwork in our collection. Come visit our gallery to view his pieces in person. You can also shop his artworks here.