Blue lily oasis

On an amazing painting trip to the Kimberleys, I did sketches of the lilies at Parry’s Lagoon. The contrary nature of being in a hot and dry environment but having this oasis with lucious lilies in abundance really brings lots of wonder and awe for this unique part of Australia. The vibrant and delicate lilies along with their ever present lily pads float gracefully bringing a sense of quiet and beauty (and danger - a croc was sitting off to the lift cooling itself in the breeze with its jaws open!). Through the fluidity of watercolour, in this piece I have captured the mystery but also the great respect and love I feel for this remarkable landscape.

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Heather Stewart is a passionate watercolour artist based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her loose, expressive style is focused on capturing a story, experience and beauty of being in natural environments. Having exhibited in several local art shows, many of her works now hang in private collections including studios and homes. Heather’s life experiences provide a unique perspective, with each piece telling its own story. Recent adventures have taken her to the Kimberley, where she spent a week painting with the Australian Watercolour Muster, as well as remote areas of Indonesia and PNG. She also spent several months traveling around Tasmania. When not traveling, Heather finds inspiration through plein air painting around the Sunshine Coast.