From Warree

From Warree is a 10” x 10” oil painting on canvas, created en plein air on the edge of the well-known Warree property near Cargo, NSW. It forms part of my Australian Sky series—paintings that focus on the ever-changing skies above the Australian landscape.

This piece captures a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, painted directly from life. Shifting clouds sweep across the canvas, with patches of pale blue and hints of turquoise breaking through near the horizon. As in the rest of the series, the land is reduced to a slim strip along the bottom of the painting—an impression of gently undulating grasslands and distant trees, observed but not overworked.

Loose and expressive, From Warree conveys the movement and atmosphere of the moment, where the land lies quiet and low, and the sky takes centre stage.

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David Isbester is an Australian artist known for his evocative plein air paintings and impressionistic depictions of rural landscapes. With a career spanning decades, David’s work is inspired by the early Australian impressionists and tonal painters, with a focus on capturing light, atmosphere, and the transient beauty of the Australian bush.

David began his artistic journey at 21, studying drawing and tonal painting under David Bryan Wilson, a teacher from the Julian Ashton School. His love for plein air painting has since taken him across the country, from the rugged Flinders Ranges to Tasmania’s wilderness and the rolling hills of the Central West of NSW.

In his paintings, David aims to convey more than just a scene—he seeks to evoke a feeling. Whether it’s the blinding brilliance of late afternoon sun filtering through a clump of trees or the quiet companionship of a kelpie resting on a ute , David’s work is characterised by loose, expressive brushstrokes, minimal detail, and an emphasis on light and tonal values.

David has exhibited extensively, including solo exhibitions at the David Isbester Gallery and Rosnay Organic Wines. His work has been recognized in major art prizes, including as a finalist in the Calleen Art Awards and Highly Commended at the Victorian Artists Society’s 9x5 exhibition.

Based in Canowindra, NSW, David continues to paint and exhibit, sharing his unique perspective on the Australian landscape. His original paintings and limited-edition prints on Bluethumb offer collectors a chance to own works that celebrate the raw beauty and impermanence of nature.