Evensong XVIII, 2023, oil on board, 20 x 20 cm

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Evensong XVIII is an alla prima landscape painting developed in a single sitting in the studio, capturing the fading light and expansive atmosphere of the Blue Mountains at dusk. Though modest in scale, the work evokes a strong sense of openness and spatial depth through tonal contrast and layered colour relationships.

Executed wet-on-wet in oil, the painting retains a sense of immediacy and spontaneity in the brushwork. The silhouetted ranges and luminous sky create a contemplative atmosphere, reflecting an engagement with light, stillness, and the emotional resonance of landscape.

Medium: Oil on panel, ready to hang
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Subject: Dusk sky and silhouetted mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Magenta, Blue, Raw Umber, Violet, White

Evensong XVIII is an alla prima landscape painting developed in a single sitting in the studio, capturing the fading light and expansive atmosphere of the Blue Mountains at dusk. Though modest in scale, the work evokes a strong sense of openness and spatial depth through tonal contrast and layered colour relationships.

Executed wet-on-wet in oil, the painting retains a sense of immediacy and spontaneity in the brushwork. The silhouetted ranges and luminous sky create a contemplative atmosphere, reflecting an engagement with light, stillness, and the emotional resonance of landscape.

Medium: Oil on panel, ready to hang
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Subject: Dusk sky and silhouetted mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Magenta, Blue, Raw Umber, Violet, White

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

Painting Dimensions: 20 cm (h) x 20 cm (w) x 4 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:

This small sky landscape painting of a Blue Mountains afternoon sky is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or in an intimate domestic interior. 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 oil sky painting is currently unframed, 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. Custom framing can be arranged upon request.