Wisdom of Trees II, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 30 cm

$1,400.00
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The tree in this contemporary landscape painting, distorted by fire, yet still reaching towards the light, grows in the bush near my home in the Blue Mountains. Its tortured form serves as a reminder of adaptability and resilience, how life is possible even after a catastrophic event. Although appearing realistic, with complex texture and naturalistic colour, this painting is typical of the Romantic landscape painting tradition in that it evokes spiritual and emotive meanings. The landscape is both my teacher and soul guide, and nature is intrinsically valuable.

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

  • Location featured in the Painting: Lower Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Art, Spiritual Landscape Painting

  • Style: This landscape painting appears to employ a realistic style; however, it is imbued with spiritual and emotive meaning and stories, making it characteristic of the Romantic style of landscape painting.

  • Subject: Burnt Tree in the Australian Bush

  • Colour Scheme: Cobalt and Phthalo Blue, Green, White, Grey, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Yellow

  • Features: The burned-out tree is the main character in this landscape painting of the Blue Mountains bush. It seems to sing a lament for the state of the environment and nature's loss of intimacy with humans. It witnesses the ravages of fire and storms, the poor management of soils, water and other land resources, and the lack of care amongst many Australians. It invites a reconsideration of our relationship with land and connection with place.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

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

The tree in this contemporary landscape painting, distorted by fire, yet still reaching towards the light, grows in the bush near my home in the Blue Mountains. Its tortured form serves as a reminder of adaptability and resilience, how life is possible even after a catastrophic event. Although appearing realistic, with complex texture and naturalistic colour, this painting is typical of the Romantic landscape painting tradition in that it evokes spiritual and emotive meanings. The landscape is both my teacher and soul guide, and nature is intrinsically valuable.

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

  • Location featured in the Painting: Lower Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Art, Spiritual Landscape Painting

  • Style: This landscape painting appears to employ a realistic style; however, it is imbued with spiritual and emotive meaning and stories, making it characteristic of the Romantic style of landscape painting.

  • Subject: Burnt Tree in the Australian Bush

  • Colour Scheme: Cobalt and Phthalo Blue, Green, White, Grey, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Yellow

  • Features: The burned-out tree is the main character in this landscape painting of the Blue Mountains bush. It seems to sing a lament for the state of the environment and nature's loss of intimacy with humans. It witnesses the ravages of fire and storms, the poor management of soils, water and other land resources, and the lack of care amongst many Australians. It invites a reconsideration of our relationship with land and connection with place.

  • 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

Painting Dimensions: 30 cm (h) x 30 cm (w) x 4 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:

This small landscape painting of Blue Mountains bush is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or in an intimate domestic interior. Best suited to a well-lit space—natural or artificial light will enhance 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.