Long Shadows

Long Shadows is a serene landscape painting depicting tall, slender trees silhouetted against still water, casting long shadows across a sandy bank. Rendered in rich, cool blue tones with a flattened perspective and soft light, the artwork evokes a calm, meditative atmosphere.

'Long Shadows' reflects a quiet moment in the late afternoon, as sunlight filters through the trees and casts elongated shadows across the sand.
The flattened perspective, rhythmic tree forms, and cool, calming palette invite the viewer into a slow meditative space.

This piece draws inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints, particularly in its use of negative space, silhouetted forms, and visual stillness. It's part of a broader series exploring the beauty of coastal forest environments in northern New South Wales.

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Karyn Fendley is a landscape artist based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia.
Her artwork explores how we remember places we have visited, using simple yet evocative imagery to capture their essence.
Sumptuous, dramatic colour and flattened perspectives are hallmarks of her distinctive style, inviting viewers to experience familiar landscapes through a fresh, contemplative lens.
Recent series focus on the diverse environments of northern New South Wales and South East Queensland, including the coastal heathlands and serene lakes of Arakwal, Bundjalung, and Yuraygir National Parks, and the ancient, weathered granite formations of Bald Rock and Girraween National Parks near Tenterfield.