Standing Still, West MacDonnell Ranges, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 60 cm
This outback painting depicts the iconic white trunks of sapling ghost gums set against the burnt sienna earth tones of a rock wall. Their forms are reflected clearly in the still creek beneath the rock face. It is a contemplative contemporary Australian landscape painting that invites the viewer to pause (with the trees) and reflect on the beauty and sublimity of the desert landscape. The experience of being in this creek bed at Ormiston Gorge felt like a gift - when I saw the shapes and colours of the trees and how they stood before the rock face, I instantly wanted to capture the moment in paint.
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: Rock wall and ghost gums in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green, White
Features: This original oil painting of Ormiston Gorge in Central Australia evokes peace and stillness. The warm red-brown of the rock wall is inviting, and the white ghost gum trunks create a strong contrast in both colour and shape with the rocks behind. The composition is modern in character and style, and the brushwork is distinct, yet considered. It captures the essence of the Australian outback.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
This outback painting depicts the iconic white trunks of sapling ghost gums set against the burnt sienna earth tones of a rock wall. Their forms are reflected clearly in the still creek beneath the rock face. It is a contemplative contemporary Australian landscape painting that invites the viewer to pause (with the trees) and reflect on the beauty and sublimity of the desert landscape. The experience of being in this creek bed at Ormiston Gorge felt like a gift - when I saw the shapes and colours of the trees and how they stood before the rock face, I instantly wanted to capture the moment in paint.
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: Rock wall and ghost gums in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green, White
Features: This original oil painting of Ormiston Gorge in Central Australia evokes peace and stillness. The warm red-brown of the rock wall is inviting, and the white ghost gum trunks create a strong contrast in both colour and shape with the rocks behind. The composition is modern in character and style, and the brushwork is distinct, yet considered. It captures the essence of the Australian outback.
Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home, phone 0432 922 653
This outback painting depicts the iconic white trunks of sapling ghost gums set against the burnt sienna earth tones of a rock wall. Their forms are reflected clearly in the still creek beneath the rock face. It is a contemplative contemporary Australian landscape painting that invites the viewer to pause (with the trees) and reflect on the beauty and sublimity of the desert landscape. The experience of being in this creek bed at Ormiston Gorge felt like a gift - when I saw the shapes and colours of the trees and how they stood before the rock face, I instantly wanted to capture the moment in paint.
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: Rock wall and ghost gums in the outback of Australia
Colour Scheme: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green, White
Features: This original oil painting of Ormiston Gorge in Central Australia evokes peace and stillness. The warm red-brown of the rock wall is inviting, and the white ghost gum trunks create a strong contrast in both colour and shape with the rocks behind. The composition is modern in character and style, and the brushwork is distinct, yet considered. It captures the essence of the Australian outback.
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.