Fire and Drought

“Fire and Drought” is a moody, contemporary abstract painting dominated by soft greys, charcoal and white, It is accented with warm ochre, mustard yellow, burnt orange, and rust.
The painting has an atmospheric, layered quality with broad, gestural brushstrokes. Reflective of a harsh Australian landscape.

PLEASE NOTE: This contemporary painting is delivered to you un-stretched, rolled in a tube, ready to be brought to your local framer.**** Alternatively Bluethumb offers stretched and framing services available at checkout.
(The options will be available to the right of the screen above the add to cart button.)

If you choose STRETCHED only, the artwork is professionally stretched and wired ready to hang. The painting will extend around the four edges and still look fabulous with its organic painted sides. Drips and splashes will be evident.

If you choose STRETCHED and FRAMED the artwork will be professionally stretched with a choice of a white, black or oak wood finish. The painted sides are not visible. It will be wired and ready to hang.

Overall, this painting is large and dynamic and would suit a large gallery, office style space. Would make a great conversation piece!
Comes signed on the front with a certificate of authenticity.

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Fiona Hill is an Australian contemporary abstract artist based in Windsor, Melbourne.
Her creative process is an intuitive one and involves a building up of layers of colour and texture with acrylic paints and inks. Her paintings are characterized with painterly brushstokes and drips. She works with a combination of thick and transparent layers of colour allowing the foundation layers to show through. Fiona is interested in capturing the fleeting sensations of colour and light. The abstract nature invites personal interpretation - some might see a colourful sky, a dreamscape, or an emotional expression.

Fiona's paintings have a luminous, soft and dream like quality. The overall effect is ethereal and calming, making it well suited to a minimalist, modern interior. Its guaranteed to offer viewers an escape from the chaos of a busy life. Her style is distinctive and unique. Fiona's paintings are held in private collections in Australia and in other parts of the world.

"The process of creating is important and rewarding to me. Life is much more fulfilling when we are in regular touch with our creative source." - Fiona

All Fiona's paintings are signed and come with a certificate of authenticity.

"Your work is so light and full of hope. It's whimsical. It makes me feel like you've captured a feeling I've had that I want to remember." - Katherine

"I especially love Fiona's use of colour. My friends and family always admire and comment on how lovely they are when they visit" - Christie

"This painting by Fiona was an expression of the inside of my heart. I'm very happy about it." - Norbert