Down In The Valley pyro evoking the peaceful yet exhilarating

evoking the peaceful yet exhilarating feeling of nature’s first light

The artist`s use of shades of blue and gray for the water reflects the surrounding light and adds a touch of realism to the artwork

Sides finished in black to gallery standard and two coats of satin varnish applied

Acrylic and charcoal on canvas

Down In The Valley pyro evoking the peaceful yet exhilaratingA stylised landscape inspired by the peaceful village of Hahndorf, nestled in the Adelaide Hills. The scene is a celebration of the Autumn colours the town is famous for. The repetition of the stylised trees, consisting of cone, oval, and disk shapes, leads the eye through the village to the hills beyond. The whole image is more about mood and harmony rather than realism. I want the viewer to feel the quiet calm of rural life and the slight