Displaced

Normally, to sum up the beauty that is the Whitsundays, I would splash around brilliant blue for the cloudless sky, sparkling turquoise for the shimmering ocean and pale yellow for the powder-like sand.
However, the Whitsundays is more than just a beautiful tourist destination for selfie-takers and bikini-clad Instagram models.

It is a complex ecosystem with thousands of animals and plants, many of which are endangered.
Unfortunately, in 2017, tropical cyclone “Debbie” hit the Whitsundays causing untold devastation to this ecosystem.

Inspired from a holiday photo in 2019, this enormous, completely uprooted tree is one such victim that now lays on the pristine white silica sands of Tongue Bay, Whitsunday Island.

This striking graphite drawing captures the stark reality of relentless natural disasters and the carnage left in their wake.

Thanks to the costly clean-up effort, much of the essential island infrastructure and homes have been repaired. But images such as this remind us the fragile ecosystem including trees, reefs, birds and other animal life, are on a long road to recovery.

• This quiet yet powerful piece of the Whitsundays can be delivered to your door today
• Striking black and white contrast pencil piece
• Includes 3cm empty white border
• Perfect for any space
• Made using professional artist grade supplies guaranteeing this piece will last for many years to come
• Certificate of Authenticity and maintenance information included with delivery
• Framing required

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“I choose my subjects like I choose my food: I’ll have a little of everything”

Candace is a drawing artist living on Australia’s Gold Coast. She is best known for her diverse subjects and detailed works that catch the eye. Primarily working with colour pencil and graphite, Candace specialises in expressing realism through her technique.

Her art’s ability to capture realistic detail and captivate and move emotions resulted in her piece ‘This is not a drill’ being announced the winner of the 2020 Art Lovers Australia Prize.

Candace’s work is often inspired by something offbeat, situations of everyday life or from her travels. Some pieces tell a clear story, others allow the viewer to derive their own meaning and connection. Being unencumbered by set themes and subjects allows her to create something truly unique to the occasion.

She has been told she is “down-to-earth” in her creative approach and talents. She welcomes the description as she firmly believes art skills are attainable by anyone. “It takes dedication, hard work and practice, rather than wishful thinking and an artsy-fartsy smock!”

** Available for commission work **