Creating art with depth, colour & energy is about more than paint on canvas—it’s about evoking a memory, a mood, or a fleeting moment that feels familiar yet new. My paintings are layered and textured, inviting you to pause, look closely, and discover something different each time—just as the natural world shifts with light, weather, and season.
Through bold mark-making, movement, and abstracted forms, I aim to capture not only what is seen, but what is felt. The energy of a landscape, the rhythm of wind through trees, the glow of fading light—these are the sensations I strive to portray in my work.
Building layers with modelling paste, unconventional tools, and handmade brushes that add tactile qualities and draw you in, encouraging your own interpretation. Each piece becomes less about my story, and more about the space it creates for yours.
Islay House & Lizzie
Seagull Series
“Family Day at Hanging Rock”
“Where it Leads You”
Find this piece at McQueens Woodend
Find Shay Pappas pieces at Gifts at Teacup Roma
“Inner Reflection”
130x110cm Oil painting
“Resting Place”
“The Quiet Within & Wander with Me”
Winner 30×30 Exhibition Art Gallery on Ovens Gateway Hotel Wangaratta Acquisitive Award 2025
30x30cm Oil Painting.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR MELBOURE 2025
“Time Flies”
Best Local Artist – Woodend Lions Art Show 2025
120x90cm Oil Painting
“Time Stood Still, and a Tree Began”
“Whispered Complexity”
49x49cm Oil Painting, Framed
“Hanging Rock and the Kangaroo’s, Beach Vibes & Finding my Peace”
Oil paintings by Shay Pappas 2024
My Newsletter is now an Art Magazine!
Join my subscribers list and step inside the heart of my studio. Each quarter, you’ll receive the “Studio Shay” Art Magazine — a beautifully curated glimpse into my creative world. Expect first looks at new paintings, behind-the-scenes moments from the studio, stories inspired by the landscapes of the Macedon Ranges, and the thoughts, textures, and processes that shape each body of work. You’ll also enjoy early access to new releases, subscriber-only updates, and little creative surprises along the way. It’s a slow, soulful read, made for art lovers who enjoy feeling connected to the story behind the art.
Shay Pappas Artist 