Biography

Kirsty Watkins is a contemporary artist based in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, renowned for her photorealistic paintings of ocean landscapes above, below, and at the water’s surface. Working from her own photography, her practice is rooted in close observation and a deep connection to the local environment. Through careful study of light, movement, and detail, she captures the atmosphere and emotion of coastlines, rural landscapes, and her extensive floral gardens. Her paintings invite viewers to be transported and immersed, offering moments of calm, reflection, and the restorative stillness of these natural places.