Acrylic on canvas

Signed on the front.

I painted this 'en plain air', a French term meaning I painted it outdoors while camping in the Northern Territory bush.

The scene is the Western Lost City, in Limmen National Park, Northern Territory, which are some unique rock formations. I was inspired by the colour and texture of the rocks and the unique shapes which were humanlike in appearance.

As I work I am concerned with mark-making, to capture the feeling of a surface, which may contrast with the surrounding textures. For example, in this work I have used a variety to tools to scrape and work with the paint to build up a textured surface representing the rocks, which you can see in the detailed image. This built up texture contrasts with the softness of the leaves.

I am influenced by Doug Wright, an Australian painter, with his textural approach and strong use of colour. Also, the Australian Impressionist tradition, specifically Roberts, Streeton and McCubbin.

This work is not stretched or framed. It comes safely in a tube. The work will require framing, which any picture framer or handy person can do.