Illuminated

An original and unique semi-abstract painting of an old tree silhouetted against a rich, dark blue, star-filled sky.
The strong, twisting form of the tree reaches across the night, its ancient branches beautifully illuminated against the deep blues of the background. Glittering stars scattered through the darkness create a sense of mystery and quiet magic, while the expressive form of the tree gives the painting strength, movement and character.
There is something both peaceful and mysterious about an old tree beneath a vast night sky, standing quietly beneath the stars and carrying its own unknown history.
A harmonious and atmospheric painting that celebrates the beauty, strength and mystery of the natural world.
Painted with quality materials and finished with neatly painted black edges, this artwork is ready to hang on arrival.

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Art is an adventure. Every painting begins with an idea, but rarely ends where I expect.
I love the unexpected paths that appear through spontaneous bold marks, vivid colour, and instinct . The process of discovery is as important as the end result.

Growing up surrounded by the rainforests and coastline of the Northern Rivers gave me a lifelong connection to the wild, mysterious energy of nature.
My paintings celebrate this wildness- the movement, growth, vitality, mystery, and possibility. I embrace vigorous line work, strong colour and spontaneous decisions, allowing the energy and journey of the painting to remain visible.
I often leave areas partly unresolved, as though the artwork is still growing, still breathing, still becoming. I love that feeling of energy- and of life continuing beyond the edge of the canvas.

I have always been more of a tidy perfectionist in my art - especially in my Botanical work- which has been valuable and interesting- for refining my art, technique and knowledge.
But I am so enjoying this new expressive freedom in my art- it now feels like my paintings have started running barefoot!!

I hope my paintings invite people to really enjoy their connection with nature- to embrace curiosity, joy, wonder, exploration and discovery 🌊🌿

Thanks for looking at my art