Rugged hills, soft brushwork and ocean blues merge in this atmospheric landscape. A distant, moody coastline painted with emotion.

About

Fiona Chaplin is a visual artist based in Sydney, originally from the English countryside, where she developed a deep connection to nature and a love for creative expression through drawing and making.

Fiona moved to Sydney in her early 20’s, and later lived in New York for 5 years and in Spain for 2 years. Travelling exposed her to different cultures and landscapes, and visiting galleries broadened her perspective and influenced her work.

After working in architectural and interior design management, Fiona decided to focus on her art. Thirteen years ago, she set up a studio at One+2 Artist Studios in Rozelle, Sydney, and began exhibiting in the local art scene. Fiona’s artistic education includes courses at the National Art School and with leading practitioners, focusing on drawing, life drawing, painting, mixed media, and printmaking.

Fiona is an artist with a passion for the landscape. She is drawn to the excitement and freedom of being outdoors, observing and feeling the natural world around her, drawing en plein air and observing the elements to construct her semi abstract contemporary artworks

Art Education

2024 – 2025Jody Graham Expressive Drawing, Willoughby Arts Centre
2023 – 2024Roslyn Keane Printmaking, Willoughby Arts Centre
2022 – 2024Ross Laurie Workshops, Willoughby Arts Centre
2013 – 2023National Art School Short Courses, Roger Crawford, Idris Murphy, Fran O’Neill
2014 – 2019Debbie Mackinnon at ME Artspace, St Leonards
2018Plein Air Landscape Workshops – Ross Laurie and Tim Allen
2013Cilla Davis Kur-ring-gai Art Centre
2012Jo Bertini Willoughby Arts Centre
2007 – 2011Tony Tozer Painting and Life Drawing, Willoughby Arts Centre
2005 – 2006Christine Wing-Kristensen, Vanessa Ashcroft, Kur-ring-gai Art Centre

Joint Exhibitions

2025Sense of Place – Shop Gallery, Glebe NSW
2021Intertwined – Balmain Watch House Gallery, Balmain

Art Prizes

2024Glebe Art Show – Finalist
2023Glebe Art Show – Finalist
2023Ewart Art Prize – Finalist
2022Ewart Art Prize – 1st Prize Painting
2019Drummoyne Art Society Awards – Finalist
2017Warringah Art Prize – Finalist
2017Northbridge Art Prize – Finalist
2014Hunters Hill Art Prize – Finalist
2013Northbridge Art Prize – Finalist
2012Northbridge Art Prize – Finalist
2012Warringah Art Prize – Finalist
2012Lane Cove Municipal Art Awards – Finalist
2011Lane Cove Municipal Art Awards – Finalist

Group Shows

2013 – 2025One+2 Artist Studios and Gallery, Rozelle
2023 – 2025Royal Agricultural Society of NSW – Easter Show
2023 – 2024Printmaking Ewart Gallery Willoughby Arts Centre
2018ME Artspace, St Leonards
2010 – 2012Lane Cove Art Society, Gallery Lane Cove
2005 – 2006Kur-ring-gai Art Centre Gallery
2021Represented by Emmas Cottage Vineyard Art Gallery, Hunter Valley