Acrylic on wood, ready to hang.

Signed on the front.

A storm brings a fleeting relief to the oppressive heat and humidity over the North Queensland canefields. Don't worry if you get drenched, you'll be dry again in 15 minutes. This was another painting that started out as a small watercolour study which pleased me enough to ramp it up.

About the surface and panel: Works on panel are more durable and long lasting than works on canvas — many made in the Middle Ages and Renaissance are still admired today. This is a hand-crafted panel made of cradled (braced) plywood, and sealed on all sides with acrylic varnish. English Saunders 100% cotton watercolour paper is mounted to the panel using acrylic gel to provide an archival surface protected from the wood. The watercolour paper provides a unique texture.