Painting
Vanessa Cochrane is an Australian oil painter inspired by emotion, memory, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. She works primarily in oils, drawn to the richness of the medium and the way paint can create feeling and atmosphere. Guided by intuition as much as observation, her practice is grounded by lived experience, observation and a deep connection to light and place. Vanessa creates paintings that invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect. Her work offers a sense of familiarity, and gentle presence, allowing space for personal meaning to emerge.
MEDIA
My practice centres on oil painting, complemented by pencil and watercolour.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name: Vanessa Cochrane
Email: vanessa.cochrane@outlook.com
More About You
I’ve been painting since I was 13 years old and have always felt drawn to creative work. When I can, I try to have a piece in the Clermont Wombat Festival, which has become a special part of my artistic journey.
My professional background is as a graphic and commercial artist, and while that work has shaped my skills, I always wish for more time painting.
I would love more time to dabble in illustrating children’s books, which would allow me to create through storytelling in a playful and imaginative way.
