Gum nuts in the rain

”Gum nuts in the rain” is a vibrant and loose watercolour painting capturing the raw beauty of gum nuts, painted on location in the remote Australian outback. The rich and subtle hues reflect the surrounding landscape—earthy reds, deep greens, pinks and soft browns that embody the rugged gum trees and the vast, untamed country. Each element captures the surprises of the land, trees and branches to the resilient flora that defines the region.

This piece holds the essence of outback Australia. Painted amidst the very landscape it depicts, this artwork invites you to experience the beauty and soul of the Australian gum nuts.

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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.