Hazy Capertee Afternoon, 2023, oil on board, 30 x 54 cm

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Hazy Afternoon was painted en plein air in the Capertee Valley during the midday heat, when harsh light and minimal shadow softened the landscape into muted tones of pale gold, grey-green, and violet. Departing from the dramatic escarpments often associated with the region, the work focuses on a quieter and more intimate experience of the landscape.

Broad, expressive brushwork and simplified forms evoke the rhythm of rolling paddocks, distant ranges, and scattered trees beneath the intense Australian light. The painting balances observation with abstraction, capturing the atmosphere and stillness of the valley in the heat of the day.

Medium: Oil on panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Capertee Valley, NSW
Subject: Rolling paddocks, trees and distant mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow Ochre, Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Violet

Hazy Afternoon was painted en plein air in the Capertee Valley during the midday heat, when harsh light and minimal shadow softened the landscape into muted tones of pale gold, grey-green, and violet. Departing from the dramatic escarpments often associated with the region, the work focuses on a quieter and more intimate experience of the landscape.

Broad, expressive brushwork and simplified forms evoke the rhythm of rolling paddocks, distant ranges, and scattered trees beneath the intense Australian light. The painting balances observation with abstraction, capturing the atmosphere and stillness of the valley in the heat of the day.

Medium: Oil on panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Capertee Valley, NSW
Subject: Rolling paddocks, trees and distant mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow Ochre, Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Violet

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

  • Framed in Tasmanian Oak with a natural finish

Painting Dimensions:
30 cm (h) x 54 cm (w) x 0.8 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This framed, medium-sized plein air landscape painting of the Australian Central Tablelands 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, as 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 Tasmanian Oak, 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.