Stuart Ian Currie
Create . Teach . Inspire
Artist BIO:
With over 40 years of experience in fine arts, Stuart Ian Currie specialises in realistic landscapes, large abstract paintings, pencil portraiture, and ceramics. Trained in Fine Arts at TAFE NSW – graduating in 2004 with 11 distinctions. Trained in Fine Arts at COFA UNSW – graduating in 2008 with an additional 11 distinctions.
Stuart also offers bespoke Art Commissions to collectors, or art enthusiasts, and runs small Art Classes for aspiring artists from his purpose built, outdoor workshop space.
Artist Statement
My work is inspired by the Australian landscape and the quiet moments of observation that often go unnoticed in everyday life. Through drawing, watercolour, acrylic, and oil painting, I seek to capture not only what a place looks like, but how it feels to stand within it.
I am drawn to the changing qualities of light, atmosphere, texture, and the passage of time. Whether working from direct observation, reference material, or memory, my aim is to create artworks that invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and form a personal connection with the subject.
Our Values
Observation
Every artwork begins with careful observation. I believe that drawing and painting are not simply technical skills but ways of seeing, understanding, and appreciating the world around us.
Craftsmanship
My practice is grounded in traditional art-making skills developed through formal study and decades of continued practice. From the first sketch to the final brushstroke, each work is approached with patience, discipline, and attention to detail.
Connection
Art has the power to communicate beyond words. Through landscape, portraiture, and storytelling, I strive to create work that resonates with memory, emotion, and shared human experience.
What Drives My Practice
My artistic journey began with a fascination for drawing and a desire to understand how images communicate meaning. Formal studies in Fine Arts at TAFE NSW and the University of New South Wales provided a strong foundation, but the most important lessons have come through years of continued observation, experimentation, and creative exploration.
As both an artist and teacher, I value the role that art plays in enriching lives. Creating artwork and sharing knowledge are interconnected parts of my practice, each informing and strengthening the other.
Closing Statement
I believe that art is both a craft and a lifelong journey of discovery.
My goal is not simply to reproduce what I see, but to create artworks that encourage curiosity, reflection, and a deeper appreciation of the beauty found in everyday experiences.
Academic Transcript
- stuart ian currie
Great artists have always understood that painting is both discipline and emotion.
– something we continue to explore in our own studio practice.