Hawks Nest is a tiny coastal town north of Newcastle in NSW. A holiday haven for many, this seaside pocket provides respite to those who love beachcombing, bush walking and swimming. Much loved holiday homes mark this place as one of secret retreat. This oil painting entitled, 'Corners and spaces' is one of a suite sketched en plein air then finished in the studio. The colours are evocative and the mood restful - giving the viewer a chance to stop and breathe in the promise of a well earned rest.