Australian landscape Beautiful Scrubland #9 dwells in the quiet dialogue between light and decay. The composition highlights the rhythmic patterns of grasses, the curling edges of fallen leaves, and the skeletons of branches reaching beyond the field of view.
 
Executed in oil and wax on acid-free card, translucent glazes and textured brushstrokes create a shimmering “buzz” of light across the surface. Soft, luminous midtones sit alongside deeper shadowed forms, drawing the eye into hidden passages within the landscape.
 
Each section of the work is meticulously considered, allowing contrasts in pattern and color to emerge organically. Earthy ochres and muted greens mingle with cooler greys, reflecting the interplay of life, loss, and renewal in the Australian bush.
 
This piece encourages close observation: the fine lines of dry stems, the balance between negative space and mass, and the persistent pulse of regeneration evident in even the most fragile forms.
 
Oil and wax on card framed in museum grade glass 68cm x 90cm