Afternoon Breeze, Pantoneys Crown, 2023, oil on board, 30 x 54 cm

$1,450.00

Overlooking the campground I stayed in during an artist retreat in the Capertee Valley, this outcrop, Pantoneys Crown, is an iconic local landform. As the sun set, the blue shadows deepened and the rocks glowed pink and orange. A light breeze whisked clouds up gently around the mountaintop. Painting en plein air when the light is fading is a particularly challenging pursuit. The artist needs to work rapidly to capture the shifting light and shadows, and the changing colours. The loose, gestural brushstrokes in this original oil painting create a sense of energy that evokes my connection with the landscape and nature.

  • Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak, ready to hang

  • Location featured in the Painting: Pantoneys Crown, Capertee Valley, NSW, 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: An Australian icon, Pantoneys Crown in the afternoon light

  • Colour Scheme: Green, Cobalt and Ultramarine Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

  • Features: This painting features a well-loved and recognised mountain, Pantoneys Crown, in the Capertee Valley. Painted while on an artist retreat there, this plein air work evokes the light afternoon breeze in the whimsical clouds that float across the sky. The cliff faces of the mountains are turning pink in the afternoon light, and the deep cobalt shadows in the bushy valleys are lengthening.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653

Overlooking the campground I stayed in during an artist retreat in the Capertee Valley, this outcrop, Pantoneys Crown, is an iconic local landform. As the sun set, the blue shadows deepened and the rocks glowed pink and orange. A light breeze whisked clouds up gently around the mountaintop. Painting en plein air when the light is fading is a particularly challenging pursuit. The artist needs to work rapidly to capture the shifting light and shadows, and the changing colours. The loose, gestural brushstrokes in this original oil painting create a sense of energy that evokes my connection with the landscape and nature.

  • Medium: Oil paint on a professional artist-quality plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak, ready to hang

  • Location featured in the Painting: Pantoneys Crown, Capertee Valley, NSW, 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: An Australian icon, Pantoneys Crown in the afternoon light

  • Colour Scheme: Green, Cobalt and Ultramarine Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

  • Features: This painting features a well-loved and recognised mountain, Pantoneys Crown, in the Capertee Valley. Painted while on an artist retreat there, this plein air work evokes the light afternoon breeze in the whimsical clouds that float across the sky. The cliff faces of the mountains are turning pink in the afternoon light, and the deep cobalt shadows in the bushy valleys are lengthening.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

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

  • Framed in Tasmanian Oak with a natural finish

Painting Dimensions: 30 cm (h) x 54 cm (w) x .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, 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.