Abstract Painting Perspectives & Ocean Inspired Art
Biography
Dublin-born artist Fran Halpin has spent many years working full-time as an artist, continuously evolving her craft. This year marked a significant turning point as she decided to shake things up and explore an entirely new way of painting and perceiving the world. Having worked in a representational style for much of her career, Fran began to feel creatively stuck. To push past this, she took an online masterclass that encouraged more expressive, free-flowing techniques. “By going back to basics, unlearning old habits, and embracing new approaches, my latest work reflects an exciting blend of learning and growth,” Fran shares. “It’s a big step on my journey, and it feels right to share it now. My work will never be the same again.”
I am currently exploring the world of abstract painting, drawing inspiration from the landscape around me as well as the inner landscapes we carry within ourselves. My practice is driven by curiosity and a desire to push beyond representation, allowing colour, layering, and intuitive mark-making to guide the process. Through experimentation with various colour palettes and surface treatments, I am investigating how mood, memory, and place can be expressed through abstraction. The work is both an outward response to the natural environment and an inward exploration, reflecting shifting emotional and sensory experiences. At present, I am working across a range of substrates, including wooden panels, raw canvas, and paper. Each surface offers a different dialogue, influencing the way layers build and evolve. This feels like an ongoing journey, one where there is still much to discover and it is this sense of exploration that continues to shape and energise my practice. Looking to the future, Fran is already diving into her next project and preparing to release her upcoming collection, which promises to push her creative boundaries even further. As an inspiration to budding creatives everywhere, Fran reflects on her journey and shares her mother’s sage advice: “If it was easy, everyone would do it.”
“Fran Halpin is a truly gifted painter whose unique style and talent make her one to watch for the future... invest now! ”