Australian Sunburn Country Farm 2

This captivating oil painting showcases a serene yet dramatic landscape. The panel is dominated by a broad expanse of blue sky, punctuated by silver linings that hint at the ethereal beauty above. The sky serves as a dynamic backdrop, setting the stage for the approaching rain. In the distance, the mountains stand majestically, their shadowy outlines suggesting both the strength and mystery of nature.
As the eye travels downward, the scene shifts to an outback dry land farm house nestled beneath towering gumtrees. These trees, with their distinctive silhouettes, provide a sense of shelter and permanence amidst the changing weather. The farmhouse, depicted with rustic charm, speaks to the resilience of life in the outback, where the land is both a friend and a foe.
The painting harmoniously blends elements of tranquility and anticipation, capturing a moment of transition as the rain approaches to breathe life into the arid earth. The use of colour and texture invites viewers to not just see the landscape, but to feel the impending rain and the promise of renewal it brings.
This particular piece is created on a 5mm MDF panel. Working on panels allows for more intricate details compared to canvas, which can sometimes lose detail during the painting process. I find painting on panels enjoyable due to their smooth surface and the ability to control texture. All my paintings come framed, as depicted in the image.

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Hi, my name is Jori Poutanen. I was born in Finland and have spent half my life in Australia. I now live in Cairns, in tropical North Queensland, surrounded by lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef – an inspiring place to raise a young family and to paint.
I am an oil painter who also enjoys working in charcoal. I paint the natural beauty around me the way I see and feel it, often experimenting with different techniques and new ways of using oil paint to capture light, depth, and atmosphere.
Art runs in my family. My father and uncle in Finland were both artists in their own way. My uncle was a professional artist and served as a World War II TK draftsman, “holding a rifle in one hand and a pencil in the other,” documenting life on the front lines. He carried many stories that never needed words – they lived in his drawings. My father was a sailor who painted offshore whenever he found the time. Watching them work when I was young sparked my own passion for painting.
As Finns, we don’t tend to talk too much; we prefer to let the paintings speak for themselves. I try to do the same. My work is simply my way of showing the world as I experience it, and I hope you enjoy what you see.
All my oil paintings are created on either wood panel, MDF panel, or canvas. I prepare every surface myself using a marble-dust gesso made with my own special recipe, and I work exclusively with high-quality oil paints to ensure lasting, vibrant results. Each painting is framed as shown in the images, but if you prefer a natural wood-coloured frame, you’re very welcome to contact me and discuss a custom option.
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