Old Man Trees

My studio in the iconic Blue Mountains of New South Wales is surrounded by a variety of soaring old gums and eucalyptus trees, the inspiration for this painting. This is a highly textured painting in earthy colours with touches of violet highlights.
This is a one-of-a-kind artwork, hand-painted with high grade acrylic paints onto professional quality canvas. The sides of the artwork are finished in a neutral tone. It is ready to hang on your wall.
This painting will be delivered with my Certificate of Authenticity

As it was painted en plein air and to provide some context, I have included of a "work in progress" image as I developed this artwork.

IN SITU PHOTOS 
‘In situ’ photos have been included to help with visualisation of the art using an art app and may not be perfectly to scale. Please read the dimensions of the artwork to ensure it fits your space perfectly.

About the artist Christine Hyde;

Christine is an award winning contemporary artist with a bush studio in the Blue Mountains of NSW. Christine paints lustrous landscapes and dreamscapes often referencing the world on her studio doorstep, the local region and its flora. Her aim is to create an art narrative depicting nature’s personality, character and randomness.

PACKAGING & DELIVERY 
This artwork is available now and is ready to hang. It will leave my studio within 3 business days. The painting continues down the sides of the canvas in a neutral tone so there is no need to frame. However, should you choose Bluethumb’s framing option please allow additional time. The greatest of care is taken with all my artwork and it will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy double cardboard. Packaging and delivery charge within Australia are included in the artwork price.

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Welcome to Christine's gallery page

Christine is a contemporary painter, occasional art judge and art curator, who lives on Gundungurra and Dharug land, creating art in her bush studio and attached gallery in the beautiful Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. When you browse Christine's art you will discover it is intuitive, sensual and colourful and underpinned by her love of strong expressive drawing and blending. Christine paints primarily in acrylics and inks and use substrates of artist quality papers, canvas and professional art boards.

Christine's sold and commissioned paintings hang in private homes and offices around Australia, in the United Kingdom, France, USA , Germany, The Phillipines and Japan.

Christine is the recipient of prestigious art awards, peoples’ choice awards and prizes. Most recently Christine received the prestigious Camden Art Prize 2026 Committee’s Special Award was a Finalist in the St Columba Art Prize 2025.

Christine has held successful solo exhibitions most recently at Gallery NWC in Katoomba and at the historic Braemar Gallery in Springwood. She has also shown at Plane Tree Gallery, Gallery One88 Fine Arts, Everglades House, Nolan-On-Lovel Gallery and The Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum Café

“While I have done many things in life so far, studying, working and travelling extensively, I truly think I was born to paint! I get great joy from creating and more so when my art is appreciated and sought by viewers and collectors. I am so fortunate to live and create in the World Heritage Listed Area of The Blue Mountains, and take most of my inspirations from its natural environs and my own sprawling Studio gardens,

I enjoy being an active member of the vibrant Blue Mountains arts community. I volunteer at my local art gallery and enjoy giving back to the arts community in that way. I have run art classes for 10 years and have been requested by art societies to provide workshops, demonstrations and to judge their exhibitions. I have also curated a number of Public Gallery and Art Society Exhibitions.