Citrus Serenity

In this captivating still-life watercolour painting, two vibrant lemons and a solitary lime rest elegantly within a simple bowl. The fruit showcases an exquisite play of light and shadow, with their slightly dimpled surfaces capturing the essence of realism through delicate brushwork. The lemons, rendered in shades of bright yellow with subtle hints of green, display their natural sheen, while the lime adds a refreshing pop of darker green to the composition.
Beneath this bowl arrangement, a striking green shadow is cast, which intriguingly contrasts with the warm hues of the background, creating a dynamic interplay of colours that draws the viewer’s eye.
In the background, abstract dribbles of watercolour—spilling hues of soft ochre, and hints of pink—dance across the canvas. These fluid shapes suggest movement and life, enhancing the serene yet lively focal point of the lemons and lime. The abstract elements evoke a sense of freedom, complementing the realism of the fruit while inviting viewers to interpret the relationship between the natural and the abstract.

Overall, Citrus Serenity captures a moment of tranquil beauty, celebrating the simple pleasures of nature and artistry in perfect harmony.

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Based in Sydney, Australia, I live in the creative and multicultural precinct of Sydney’s Inner West.
Born in Newcastle NSW I have been influenced by many years at the beach or in the bush, walking and observing our natural paradise.
I am a self taught artist since childhood but trained as a high school art teacher so practiced art for most of my life through either work or privately.
My creative and original artworks are defined by organic and linear shapes that merge and silhouette. They are usually devoid of figurative form and can verge into an imaginative landscape. The approach is layered and combines a variety of mediums drawn or painted over each other to construct the desired essence of my landscape. It is a landscape strongly influenced by an intuitive design sense.
My paintings have found homes in Newcastle, Brisbane , Port Pirie and Sydney.