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Dramatic mountain range in desert with bright blue sky behind the warm earth tones
Medium-sized, framed oil painting of outback mountains in earth tones on grey wall, above stylish bed
Desert landscape made en plein air with broad brush marks evoking mountains, shadows in warm tones and a blue sky behind
Modern dark grey living room with a pair of small desert landscape painting hung behind a pair of pink armchairs
Plein air painting detail of the Australian oak frame
Corner of the Oak frame on an Australian plein air oil painting
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Ancient Valley, Ormiston Gorge, 2024, oil on board, framed diptych 30 x 80 cm

$1,800.00

Ormiston Gorge captures the raw, untamed beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges, painted en plein air in the blustery winds that swept across the dry riverbed. This medium-sized diptych portrays the grandeur and spiritual significance of the ancient gorge, where each rock and crevice tells a story of the land’s sacred history.

The work reflects the artist’s direct engagement with the landscape, using gestural, vigorous brushstrokes to evoke the dynamism of the environment. The warm earth tones of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and cobalt blue create a powerful visual contrast, underscoring the vast, unyielding nature of this iconic outback landscape.

Medium: Oil on plywood panels, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Mountain valley in the Australian outback
Colour palette: Yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna, cobalt blue, violet

Ormiston Gorge captures the raw, untamed beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges, painted en plein air in the blustery winds that swept across the dry riverbed. This medium-sized diptych portrays the grandeur and spiritual significance of the ancient gorge, where each rock and crevice tells a story of the land’s sacred history.

The work reflects the artist’s direct engagement with the landscape, using gestural, vigorous brushstrokes to evoke the dynamism of the environment. The warm earth tones of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and cobalt blue create a powerful visual contrast, underscoring the vast, unyielding nature of this iconic outback landscape.

Medium: Oil on plywood panels, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Mountain valley in the Australian outback
Colour palette: Yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna, cobalt blue, 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:

  • Diptych, each panel measures 30 cm (h) x 40 cm (w)

  • Art Spectrum and Windsor & Newton oil paints applied over a Matisse Acrylic Gesso

  • Professional artist-quality plywood boards

  • Tasmanian Oak framing with natural finish

Painting Dimensions:
30 cm (h) x 80 cm (w) x 0.8 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.