I’m Karyn Palmer – a creative soul from the south of Adelaide with a lifelong love of colour and expression. I picked up a brush later in life and discovered something unexpected: freedom in the mess, and a voice I didn’t know I had!

My work is soulful, semi-abstract, and textured – blending bold colour, emotion, and instinct. I love following a creative “whim” to see where it leads. Sometimes it’s playful, sometimes raw, but always real.

I use acrylics, palette knives, and mark-making techniques to layer colour, contrast, and character into every piece. My style leans toward impressionism with intuitive flourishes -celebrating light, freedom, and transformation.

I create because it brings me joy. And I share it in the hope it sparks something in you too – even just a pause to breathe in beauty and feel something shift.

If you find comfort in quiet moments, joy in gentle colour, and inspiration in nature and everyday beauty—this is your kind of place. My hope is that my work feels like a deep breath, a warm cup of tea, or sunlight through the trees—something simple but real that meets you where you are.

Thinking back, I can’t really remember being into art or painting as a child. I didn’t have a sketchbook tucked under my arm or dreams of becoming an artist. What I did love was cooking—which worked out well, because growing up in a big family meant there was always something that needed peeling, prepping, or baking. I was happy to oblige, even from a young age. I suppose that was my first creative outlet, and over the years, the kitchen remained one of my happy places.

 Fast forward (about 30 years) past raising four awesome kids, working in all sorts of roles, navigating life, and now becoming a very proud grandmama to four little beauties—and here I am. A lot older, a bit wiser, and newly in love… with painting.

 I only discovered this passion recently. I’m learning as I go—because honestly, I don’t thrive in a classroom setting. I get overwhelmed when too much information comes at me all at once (just realised that—lightbulb!) but give me a canvas and some colour, and I’ll find my way.

Painting has become a way of exploring freedom—freedom from rules, perfectionism, and the idea that you need to have it all figured out before you begin!

 So, I’m glad you’re here – come along for the ride. I’ll also be sharing my process, the things that inspire me, and the surprising clarity that often shows up as the paint dries and the piece comes together.