Over a decade of Art: Est. 2013

Painted on the headland and kissed by the sea breeze

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  • Kerry-Anne Blanket
  • 08/06/2025

At KAB Gallery, we are thrilled to exhibit many unique works throughout the year. As we prepare to step into the new financial year here in Australia, the line-up of investment works is better than ever.

To start, I would like to share with you this original beach painting by Sally West. If this particular piece feels familiar, you’re not alone — it’s been widely celebrated across the media since the moment of its creation. The artist’s beach series is instantly recognisable and created in her signature impasto style — thick, muted tones applied with expressive lashings of paint. It’s a style that appeals widely to both serious art collectors and design trendsetters alike.

In this large-scale work, Sally captures the sweeping beauty of the ocean currents leading in to Manly Beach. Shown on the canvas in a style mixing abstraction and realism together. This contemporary impressionist piece is raw, fresh, and unmistakably hers — and yes, this is the original.

The painting is available and you can buy it – Click Here 

ESE 1-2 Ft – Beach Manly (10.2.22) – Plein Air

This is an original oil painting from Sally West’s coastal beach series. It was created plein air with oil paint, while perched above the sea. Thick, textural, and ready to enjoy as part of your art collection — this is your chance to own a coveted piece of the coastline by Australis most desired contemporary artists.

 

Created on location at Queenscliff Headland overlooking Manly Beach.
Sally West snapped this incredible photo with her phone to record the experience. MORE INFO
Wet and on the easel. This painting took over 12 months to dry and cure properly. Well worth the wait, the result is perfect. BUY NOW

 

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ESE 1-2 Ft – Beach Manly (10.2.22) – Plein Air

Kerry-Anne Blanket, Director & Curator - KAB Gallery
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Kerry-Anne Blanket

Director & Curator - KAB Gallery

KAB Gallery’s Kerry-Anne Blanket holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and two Masters degrees (Hons) from the University of Sydney. With an extensive career in art education along with the management of museums and investment art galleries, Kerry-Anne can offer premier art consulting to her clients and source specially requested works. 

She has a keen eye for detail, comprehensive art market knowledge and a love of all things beautiful. Kerry-Anne works directly with artists and collectors alike to curate interesting and eclectic exhibitions.