Shifting Sands, Ormiston Gorge, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 60 cm
This creek bed near Ormiston Gorge was filled with water after the heavy rain that fell just 10 days before I arrived in the Northern Territory. I was drawn to paint in this location a few times while completing an artist residency in Alice Springs. This plein air painting captures the vibrant colour of the rock wall in the morning light and the reflections in the gently flowing water below. The outback is a landscape of extreme contrasts, and this painting evokes some of these in the dramatic compositional structure and the bold use of colour.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Ormiston Gorge, West 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: Cadmium Orange, Crimson, Yellow, Indigo and Ultramarine blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green
Features: This medium-sized plein air oil painting captures the bold colour and dynamic forms of the Central Australian outback. Rich reds, oranges, and magenta in the rocky landscape contrast with the cool tones of water and sky. Expressive brushwork and an arcing creek composition guide the viewer’s eye toward the distant bush, evoking the heat, light, and spirit of the desert.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
This creek bed near Ormiston Gorge was filled with water after the heavy rain that fell just 10 days before I arrived in the Northern Territory. I was drawn to paint in this location a few times while completing an artist residency in Alice Springs. This plein air painting captures the vibrant colour of the rock wall in the morning light and the reflections in the gently flowing water below. The outback is a landscape of extreme contrasts, and this painting evokes some of these in the dramatic compositional structure and the bold use of colour.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Ormiston Gorge, West 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: Cadmium Orange, Crimson, Yellow, Indigo and Ultramarine blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green
Features: This medium-sized plein air oil painting captures the bold colour and dynamic forms of the Central Australian outback. Rich reds, oranges, and magenta in the rocky landscape contrast with the cool tones of water and sky. Expressive brushwork and an arcing creek composition guide the viewer’s eye toward the distant bush, evoking the heat, light, and spirit of the desert.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
This creek bed near Ormiston Gorge was filled with water after the heavy rain that fell just 10 days before I arrived in the Northern Territory. I was drawn to paint in this location a few times while completing an artist residency in Alice Springs. This plein air painting captures the vibrant colour of the rock wall in the morning light and the reflections in the gently flowing water below. The outback is a landscape of extreme contrasts, and this painting evokes some of these in the dramatic compositional structure and the bold use of colour.
Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak and ready to hang
Location featured in the Painting: Ormiston Gorge, West 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: Cadmium Orange, Crimson, Yellow, Indigo and Ultramarine blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green
Features: This medium-sized plein air oil painting captures the bold colour and dynamic forms of the Central Australian outback. Rich reds, oranges, and magenta in the rocky landscape contrast with the cool tones of water and sky. Expressive brushwork and an arcing creek composition guide the viewer’s eye toward the distant bush, evoking the heat, light, and spirit of the desert.
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.