pond - new abstract landscape

23 November 2017
"Pond" abstract landscape painting on canvas
"Pond" abstract landscape painting on canvas

Inspired by the beautiful Lake Hawea, which is just 5 min walk from home, I am currently painting a group of abstract landscapes in a range pretty blues. The blue colours filling my studio at the moment are a wonderfully refreshing contrast to the heat outside.

What about the lines?
They represent bridges, the connections between places, travel and journeys. As a South African born New Zealander who currently spends 6 months a year in Europe, journeys (both physical and spiritual) are an ongoing theme of mine.

"Pond"
Acrylics, pencil and gold ink on canvas
22.5cm x 30.5cm (3.5cm deep)
Sides of the canvas are painted white
Ready to hang, no need to frame

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Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting
Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting
Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting
Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting
Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting
Detail of "Pond" - blue abstract landscape painting

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