Painting by Bruce Peebles 81 Artworks Sold

Desert Range

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

76cm (W) x 51cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
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Artwork Description

Artist Staff Picked and Featured in Bluethumb Collections.
'Desert Range' is an original abstract painting by Bruce Peebles, inspired by a journey through Central Australia where colour, wind, and terrain are in constant flux. The work can be read as an oblique view across the desert — a shifting landscape shaped by heat, movement, and time, where nothing remains fixed for long.

Sweeping fields of ochre, gold, coral, and deep green collide and dissolve into one another, suggesting dust-laden winds, eroded ranges, and pockets of life emerging from arid ground. Luminous highlights pulse through the surface, evoking reflected light and the transient moments when the desert appears to glow from within.

The linear black markings cut across the composition as a quiet but deliberate tension. These lines symbolise humanity’s repeated — and often unsuccessful — attempts to impose order and control upon an environment governed by far greater forces. Their presence reinforces the sense of struggle between structure and surrender, dominance and humility.

- One of a kind original artwork
- Finished with Artists Varnish for longevity
- This artwork is on a stretched artist quality canvas with gallery finished edges
- Contemporary finish that does not require framing
- All of Bruce’s original artworks are titled on the back
- All of Bruce’s artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Packaged securely in thick walled cartons using protective layering

About The Artist:
Bruce, an Australian contemporary artist, channels his profound connection with nature through diverse multimedia expressions. His art pulsates with energy and dynamism, mirroring the vivid hues and vibrancy of the Australian Landscape. Delving into the nuances of balance and harmony, he intricately weaves layers of acrylics, oils, inks, and glazes. Rhythm and motion define Bruce’s artistry, seamlessly intertwining realistic representation with abstract forms. His captivating works grace private and corporate collections across Australia and abroad, resonating with art enthusiasts worldwide.

Artist Bio

Bruce Peebles, a Brisbane-based multi-media artist, seamlessly blends four decades of advertising photography with fine art practices. His global presence in corporate and private collections is a testament to his dynamic and experimental approach.

Bruce's works reflect the energy of the Australian Landscape and the vibrant and ever changing colors of the Australian desert. Through the layering of acrylics, oils, inks, and glazes, he creates a captivating interplay of rhythm and motion, balancing realistic representation with abstract forms.

His signature collections, including Sun Glitter and Rhythmic Motion, showcase his innovative vision and profound artistic depth.

In the captivating world of Bruce Peebles, viewers embark on a visual journey that transcends traditional boundaries, inviting them to explore the dynamic fusion of photography and fine art with an experimental flair.

Commissions

Bruce's studio is in Featured Artist, Queensland