Growing Toward the Sun

Growing Toward the Sun, by Alanah Jarvis
Part of the Weathered Nature Series, Growing Toward the Sun is a celebration of optimism, resilience and the quiet instinct to keep reaching for light.
Layers of weathered soft sage and deep forest green create an earthy, timeworn landscape, while touches of white and warm golden yellow emerge like sunlight finding its way through dense growth. Scraped textures, softened marks and shifting areas of colour give the painting the feeling of a surface shaped by nature, carrying traces of rain, wind, stone and changing seasons.

There is an uplifting energy beneath its rugged texture. The golden details seem to rise through the cooler greens, bringing a sense of warmth, possibility and renewal. Growing Toward the Sun is a reminder that growth does not need to be perfect or hurried. Sometimes happiness is found simply by continuing to turn toward what brings us light.

For a more refined presentation, this piece pairs beautifully with the gallery’s Priority Framing option. A considered frame adds structure to the raw, weathered texture of the work, giving it a finished presence while still allowing the natural movement and depth of the painting to remain the focus. It’s a simple way to elevate the piece, making it feel at home in both modern and rustic spaces.

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Alanah Jarvis is an Australian artist whose Abstract Weathered Series explores the raw beauty of nature shaped by time. Her richly textured paintings are inspired by the surfaces of the earth and landscapes shaped by wind and water. Through layering and erosion-like techniques, Alanah captures the quiet power of weathered materials, transforming natural imperfections into striking visual stories. These works bring depth, character and a grounded, organic presence into the home.

Each piece reflects a fascination with the marks time leaves behind, the way colour fades, textures shift and surfaces tell silent stories. With earthy palettes and tactile surfaces, Alanah’s paintings create a sense of place, something enduring, elemental and beautifully imperfect. Her art complements modern spaces with natural warmth, drawing people in to look closer, feel more and connect to the world around them.

Alongside this body of work, Alanah also paints her Realistic Ocean Series. Seascapes that capture the expansive light and movement of the coastline. These oil paintings reflect her love of the ocean’s shifting moods and timeless beauty, bringing a sense of space, breath and natural energy into any setting.