​Deep Colours of the Canyon​

76 x 100cm, Oil on canvas.

$4000

Affordable Art Fair, Brisbane.

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Recently I climbed down the many steps and explored Greaves Creek in the Grand Canyon at Blackheath. It was a hot summers day. As I descended, the roaring sound of rushing water teased and promised a cool experience. The foliage changed from light eucalyptus to tree ferns to moss. Deep within the valley the fast flowing creek, wet ground, ferns and ancient rocks created a timeless world, a glimpse into the past. Despite the modern paving steps that make the walk easy, it felt untouched by humans.

In my scene, exposing the deep colours that appear in the reflected glow was my challenge. The light bounces between the rock walls, and the water becomes luminous. The warm summer sunlight is filtered, and the air was cool. I’ve included three tiny figures, which might start to feature in future works, as the walk was busy, and we constantly had to pause to let people through.