Inspired by loose, impressionistic watercolours of classic Australian coastal landscapes.
Expressive bushwork: The foliage in the foreground and trees on the far ridge are built using short, dappled dabs of color rather than precise details. This suggests texture and movement rather than defining individual leaves.
Loose Washes: The ocean utilizes sweeping, transparent washes of cerulean blue, turquoise, and pale green, allowing the texture of the paper to show through to mimic sunlight reflecting on the water.
Wet-on-Wet Textures: Soft, blending edges along the shoreline and sandbanks show a wet-on-wet technique where wet paint is applied over a damp surface to create natural gradients.
Atmospheric Light: The bright whites of the unpainted paper serve as highlights on the beach and the breaking waves, capturing the intense glare of a sunny coastal day.