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Standing Still, West MacDonnell Ranges, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 60 cm

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Standing Still is a plein air landscape painting developed on site at Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The work focuses on a group of young ghost gums positioned against a rock face, with their forms reflected in the still water of a creek bed.

The composition is structured through the contrast between the pale vertical trunks and the dense, warm-toned surface of the rock wall. Reflections in the water extend and stabilise these forms, creating a mirrored spatial field that emphasises stillness and balance within the scene.

Executed in oil paint with direct, responsive brushwork, the painting registers the immediate conditions of light, colour, and surface encountered on site. The restrained palette of ochres, umbers, and greens is used to articulate the relationship between vegetation, rock, and water within the desert environment.

Medium: Oil on plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Ghost gums and rock wall with water reflections
Colour palette: Yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna, green, white

Standing Still is a plein air landscape painting developed on site at Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The work focuses on a group of young ghost gums positioned against a rock face, with their forms reflected in the still water of a creek bed.

The composition is structured through the contrast between the pale vertical trunks and the dense, warm-toned surface of the rock wall. Reflections in the water extend and stabilise these forms, creating a mirrored spatial field that emphasises stillness and balance within the scene.

Executed in oil paint with direct, responsive brushwork, the painting registers the immediate conditions of light, colour, and surface encountered on site. The restrained palette of ochres, umbers, and greens is used to articulate the relationship between vegetation, rock, and water within the desert environment.

Medium: Oil on plywood panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Ghost gums and rock wall with water reflections
Colour palette: Yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna, green, white

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 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.