Follow the Yellowblock Road - sandstone coastal vibes

'Follow The Yellowblock Road' is from a new body of work expanding the theme of my recent collections exploring Australia’s unique ecosystem, diverse topography and colour. This painting portrays the backyard playground in which Aussies love to play, the seemingly endless stretch of sandstone (yellowblock) coastline with crystal clear waters lapping its fringe, and the undulating varied geological delight of nature's weathered sediments.
The spiral is a subtle symbol for evolution evoking an important conservation message and the need for us to nurture our planet for future generations to enjoy.

This striking statement piece will suit any home or office large wall . The warm tones will look warmer against warmer coloured walls.

Photos of textured art rarely portray the magnificence of the work; seen in person they are bolder richer and more subtle than the lens and a flattened image can capture.

Over 20 layers of acrylic medium and paint were used to build the relief texture and colour overlay. Shapes and contours are carved into the medium, using mostly non-traditional objects. Accents of tiny glass beads provide a hint of shimmer. All the acrylic paint and textured acrylic medium used in this painting is professional artist quality which means the colours have very good light fast properties.

Canvas is stretched and ready to hang landscape. Will also hang portrait if you prefer. Sides are painted cream so it can be hung without a frame or add a frame of your choice if you prefer.
Signed on the side and authored on the back. Comes with a certificate of autenticity.

If you'd like this artwork in a different size or a different colour please contact me.

Please note 'in situ' images of this artwork offer an example installation only and may not be to exact scale; please check the dimensions carefully before purchasing. Images with a frame are for illustration purposes only.

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Colourful textured art for homes collectors and offices.

Rachel’s deep affinity with the natural world, and an appreciation for its beauty and diversity, informs powerful expressive abstracts, telling simple stories of complex issues.

Rachel Hayhurst is an English-Australian, Sydney based, abstract artist, working predominantly in acrylic with an array of medium to build relief texture paintings. She is inspired by the sights and sounds of our unique world, translating experiences, memories and emotions, into conceptual rich complex layers. Many of the marks, shapes and contours in Rachel’s work represent those seen only from the air, a by-product of many hours travelling coast to coast.

Her work is influenced by a diverse range of artists across many genres, most noteworthy impressionism (Monet) and abstract expressionism (Pollock), and lasting memories from gallery visits around the globe. Rachel’s current work explores Australia’s unique ecosystem, rich colours and topography. The spiral, which can be seen in all of her current work, symbolises evolution and our relationship with and impact on the environment in hope that we as a society can appreciate, protect and nurture what we have before it’s too late.

Commercially trained in Atlanta Georgia, Rachel’s work continues to evolve, through exploration of new medium, tools and applicators, traditional and random everyday objects. Combining training with freedom of expression, and a modern twist, her work has developed from detailed technical works to complex but freer compositions, whilst pushing boundaries to translate important messages through a deliberate blend of traditional and contemporary practice. Feeling her way across the canvas, the journey is as important for Rachel as the final destination.

Her work features in homes and private collections in England, America, Europe and Australia.

When she’s not in the studio you’ll find Rachel behind the camera photographing football (soccer) supporting her family and capturing memories for others.

This is our world ... her view.