Visual Stories of Change and Transformation in the Transition Series.

Charlotte Wensley
Aug 1, 2009
5 min read

Updated: Nov 5

Abstract painting of a red sun over an orange and yellow gradient landscape. Vertical lines resemble plants, creating an earthy feel.

The Transition Series is a journey through change, captured in paint. Each work in the collection explores moments of shift, that may appear subtle but are inherently profound.

Through restrained colour palettes, visual texture, and abstract forms, the paintings give visible form to experiences that are often intangible: the quiet evolution of thought, the turning points of emotion, and the subtle currents of transformation that ripple through daily existence.

In this series, change is not presented as abrupt or jarring, but as a natural flow. Soft gradients and rhythmic forms evoke the passage from one state to another, suggesting that transformation is continuous, nuanced, and deeply personal.

By engaging with these works, you are invited to reflect on your own experiences of personal growth, loss, renewal, and adaptation, recognizing the universality of change.

What makes the Transition Series particularly compelling is its ability to communicate without words. Each painting is a visual story, an emotional depiction of metamorphosis.

Through abstract expression, the series captures the invisible forces that guide us and the inner shifts of thought and feeling that, over time, reshape our perception and our reality. In engaging with these works, we are reminded that transformation, while sometimes challenging, can also be a space of discovery, possibility, and quiet beauty.

There are 11 paintings in this collection (2009).

| At The Water's Edge

At the Water’s Edge captures the quiet threshold where land dissolves into reflection and stillness. Soft layers of colour drift and merge, evoking the gentle pull between movement and rest. This painting speaks of contemplation — a place where boundaries blur, and the ordinary becomes luminous in its simplicity.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Abstract green landscape with swirling patterns, a white moon, and tall, thin white trees. The scene evokes a tranquil, mystical mood.

Original - SOLD

| Beneath The Oak

This mixed media painting evokes a quiet moment of stillness and reflection in the freedom of my youth. Layers of earth colours and a soft warm glow support the feeling of security, found under the protective canopy of an ancient tree — a place of grounding, memory, and connection to the natural world, that I remember vividly from camping out. This painting captures the nostalgic warmth of a campfire and invites you to pause and feel the sense of calm that resides in nature’s embrace.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Abstract painting with red and yellow background, featuring a dark circle with a white outline, and four smaller circles on thin lines below.

Original - SOLD

| Breathe

Breathe is a bold interplay of red and blue, where energy and calm coexist in rhythmic balance. The vivid colour contrast pulses with vitality, suggesting both tension and release — the essential rhythm of inhaling and exhaling. This painting feels alive, a visual reminder to pause, centre oneself, and find stillness within motion.

Acrylic on Canvas

61cm x 77cm

Abstract painting with vibrant blue and orange brushstrokes. A small white circle is in the center, creating a dynamic and bold contrast.

Original - SOLD

| Hiding in the Corn

This painting radiates with the a tangible summer warmth that lingers late into the evening. It evokes the feeling of being safely hidden within summer fields, grown tall with ripening wheat. The layers of colour vibrate with light and movement, suggesting both playfulness and concealment. It captures that fleeting childhood sensation of immersion in nature, where the world feels endless and alive.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Red abstract sun over a yellow sky with a red field below. Vertical streaks suggest plants. Warm, tranquil mood. No visible text.

Original - SOLD

| Lola's Field

Lola’s Field unfolds as a serene meadow bordered by tall green trees, a place alive with quiet vitality. The painting balances openness and shelter — the gentle expanse of grass meeting the protective tree line. Soft light drifts through the scene, evoking a sense of belonging, nostalgia, and the tender memory of being enveloped by familiar landscapes.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Abstract painting of two dark green trees against a vibrant green background. Dripping lines and small white dots suggest a serene forest.

Original - SOLD

| Possibility

Possibility shimmers in a verdant pasture of potential, inviting you to imagine what might emerge. Soft, layered greens and a subtle interplay of light suggest horizons yet to be reached, choices yet to be made. The painting embodies a sense of hope and curiosity, capturing the delicate balance between uncertainty and the thrill of new beginnings.

Acrylic on Canvas

61cm x 77cm

Green abstract background with textured surface. A thin yellow line runs vertically on the right. The image evokes a calm, minimalistic mood.

Original - SOLD

| Shine

Shine radiates warmth and reverence, echoing the profound words it bears. The layered landscape speaks to a journey of contemplation that reflects upon the enduring impact of those whose presence transforms the world. This painting invites you to join in a celebration of legacy, hope, and the quiet power of lasting influence.

Acrylic on Canvas

122cm x 91cm

Bright artwork with a large yellow sun, white hills, and yellow trees. Text reads: "There are some who bring a light...the light remains."

Original - SOLD

| Sisters

Sisters captures the bond between two souls, woven together through shared experiences and unspoken understanding. Gentle forms and warm colours suggest steadfast connection and the quiet strength of sisterhood ties. The painting evokes both joy and tenderness, celebrating the enduring closeness that defines friendships.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Abstract painting with a vibrant orange and red sunset, purple vertical lines at the bottom, and two circular shapes on the left. Warm, fiery mood.

Original - SOLD

| Space Invader

Bold shapes seem to float and intrude, evoking movement, disruption, and curiosity. This painting captures a universe where boundaries are challenged, tension exists and you are invited to navigate abstract representations of emotional space.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 91cm

Abstract art with a large textured yellow circle on green background, accompanied by a small red circle. Vivid colors create a vibrant mood.

Original - SOLD

| Swamped

Swamped immerses you in a dense, layered world of texture and colour, evoking the feeling of being enveloped by nature or emotion. Deep, rich tones create a sense of weight and intensity, while lighter hues offer glimpses of space and relief. The painting conveys both overwhelm and fascination, capturing the tension between being consumed and finding clarity within chaos.

Acrylic on Canvas

91cm x 122cm

Abstract art with concentric red and black circles, a central white stream. Yellow waves atop an orange background. Energetic, bold mood.

Original - SOLD

| Turning Point

Turning Point embodies a moment of creative shift and transformation, where tension gives way to possibility. New linear forms and contrasting colours describe movement, decision, and the subtle energy of change. The painting invites reflection on pivotal moments in life, capturing the delicate balance between uncertainty and the promise of new directions.

Acrylic on Canvas

76cm x 102cm