Beneath the Ghost Gums

Beneath the Ghost Gums captures the quiet stillness of a shaded waterhole in the Australian bush. Painted in oils with expressive, layered brushwork, this piece reflects the natural beauty and rugged character of the landscape — the pale trunks of ancient ghost gums, the deep red of the rock face, the cool green water and soft dapples of sunlight shifting across the surface.

The painting invites the viewer to step into a moment of calm refuge, where the shade is cool, the air quiet, and the land feels both powerful and comforting. Hayes blends realism with intuitive, painterly gestures, creating an artwork that feels alive with place, memory and atmosphere.

Ideal for collectors who appreciate Australian landscapes, nature-inspired artworks and the textured warmth of oil paint on canvas panel. This piece carries the spirit of the land — grounded, vivid and full of gentle stillness.

This piece is beautifully framed by a local craftsman using stained Tasmanian Oak to compliment the natural beauty of the landscape.

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Hello, and thank you for being here — it truly means a lot to me that you’ve taken the time to connect with my work.

I create layered mixed media pieces that explore resilience, serenity, and our deep connection with the natural world. My art is a response to the chaos of modern life — an invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover the quiet strength that lies beneath the noise.

I live in the Mid West of Western Australia with my mum and my two beautiful, crazy teenagers. Together with our loyal dog Tilly and our hilarious, sensitive goat Charlie, we enjoy a life surrounded by an extraordinary landscape. We are grateful every day to live among the trees and to be greeted each morning by the songs of birds. This connection to place and nature flows into everything I create.

My process begins with words — writing and mark-making that capture how I feel and what I give myself permission to be. These become the unseen foundation of each work. From there, I build layer upon layer using collage, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, oil pastel, chalk pastel, and finally oil paint. Each medium adds its own voice, creating depth and movement while balancing energy with stillness.

The landscapes of Western Australia — from the ancient forms of the Kimberley to the delicate resilience of native flora and birdlife — continually inspire me. These elements ground my practice in place while also carrying universal themes of endurance, connection, and renewal.

My work has been exhibited in group shows, and each piece is presented with care — professionally mounted, framed, and ready for display in homes, galleries, and collections.

At its heart, my art is about offering sanctuary: a moment of reflection and calm within the layers of life. I hope each piece carries with it the same sense of stillness and quiet joy that I find in creating it.

In stillness and joy,
Rebecca