Sunlit Face, Emily Gap, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 60 cm
Emily Gap, in the East MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, is usually a dry waterhole—but during my artist residency, I found it filled with deep, icy green water. The cool tones of the water sharply contrasted with the sunlit heat of the surrounding rocky gorge. Painted en plein air with bold, expressive brushstrokes, this artwork captures the shifting light and rich colour across sand, water, trees, and stone. The viewer is drawn into the scene, invited to explore the boulders and feel immersed in the tranquil desert pool.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Emily Gap, East MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Art, Plein Air Landscape Painting
Style: Plein air landscape paintings are created outdoors, capturing natural light and the changing atmosphere. This technique results in expressive, dynamic brushwork that conveys spontaneity and a strong connection to nature, reflecting the artist’s direct experience of the landscape.
Subject: Waterhole and gorge in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Australian leaf Green, White, Cadmium Orange
Features: This contemporary Australian landscape painting is characterised by a strong green and red-orange contrast, which draws the viewer into the desert environment. The forms and colours interlock through the visible and distinct brushwork to evoke an iconic outback scene.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
Emily Gap, in the East MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, is usually a dry waterhole—but during my artist residency, I found it filled with deep, icy green water. The cool tones of the water sharply contrasted with the sunlit heat of the surrounding rocky gorge. Painted en plein air with bold, expressive brushstrokes, this artwork captures the shifting light and rich colour across sand, water, trees, and stone. The viewer is drawn into the scene, invited to explore the boulders and feel immersed in the tranquil desert pool.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Emily Gap, East MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Art, Plein Air Landscape Painting
Style: Plein air landscape paintings are created outdoors, capturing natural light and the changing atmosphere. This technique results in expressive, dynamic brushwork that conveys spontaneity and a strong connection to nature, reflecting the artist’s direct experience of the landscape.
Subject: Waterhole and gorge in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Australian leaf Green, White, Cadmium Orange
Features: This contemporary Australian landscape painting is characterised by a strong green and red-orange contrast, which draws the viewer into the desert environment. The forms and colours interlock through the visible and distinct brushwork to evoke an iconic outback scene.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
Emily Gap, in the East MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, is usually a dry waterhole—but during my artist residency, I found it filled with deep, icy green water. The cool tones of the water sharply contrasted with the sunlit heat of the surrounding rocky gorge. Painted en plein air with bold, expressive brushstrokes, this artwork captures the shifting light and rich colour across sand, water, trees, and stone. The viewer is drawn into the scene, invited to explore the boulders and feel immersed in the tranquil desert pool.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Emily Gap, East MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Art, Plein Air Landscape Painting
Style: Plein air landscape paintings are created outdoors, capturing natural light and the changing atmosphere. This technique results in expressive, dynamic brushwork that conveys spontaneity and a strong connection to nature, reflecting the artist’s direct experience of the landscape.
Subject: Waterhole and gorge in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Australian leaf Green, White, Cadmium Orange
Features: This contemporary Australian landscape painting is characterised by a strong green and red-orange contrast, which draws the viewer into the desert environment. The forms and colours interlock through the visible and distinct brushwork to evoke an iconic outback scene.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
Artwork Specifications
Certification: This artwork is an original contemporary Australian landscape painting, signed and dated on the back by the artist.
Art Gallery Quality Premium Materials:
Art Spectrum and Windsor & Newton oil paints applied over a Matisse Acrylic Gesso.
Professional artist-quality plywood board
Tasmanian Oak framing with natural finish
Painting Dimensions: 30 cm (h) x 60 cm (w) x .8 cm (d)
How to Hang Your Painting: This framed, medium-sized plein air landscape painting of the Australian outback is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or on a feature wall such as an entryway. Best suited to a well-lit space in either modern or traditional interiors, good lighting enhances the full depth and vibrancy of the colour palette.
According to Australian gallery standards, artwork should be hung so the centre of the piece sits approximately 155 cm from the floor. Adjustments can be made based on ceiling height, surrounding furniture, and whether the space is used for sitting (like a dining room) or standing (like a hallway). To preserve its condition, avoid placing oil paintings in direct sunlight, as UV exposure may cause fading or discolouration.
Framing Details: This original plein air oil painting is currently framed in Australian Tasmanian Oak in a natural finish, consistent with how contemporary artworks are often presented in galleries and private collections. It is fitted with professional D-hooks and wire for immediate hanging. Alternate custom framing can be arranged upon request.