There are places in the world where time slows, where the land itself holds whispers of the past. The air is thick with memory, the earth alive with color, and shadows stretch long across the hills like echoes of something ancient.

Guardians of the Forgotten Land is a glimpse into that timeless, dreamlike space—a place that feels both familiar and untouchable, where trees stand like silent watchers over a landscape rich with stories. The hues of ochre and violet meet the endless sky, shifting like a mirage in the late afternoon heat. The land hums beneath your feet, vast and untamed, and for a moment, you are part of it.

Created using oil and cold wax, this piece is built in layers, with textures and colors emerging like fragments of a long-lost vision. The tree forms were revealed, not painted, scraped back from beneath the surface like ancient spirits rising from the land. The wax creates a soft, matte finish, enhancing the depth and mystery of the piece, while stenciled textures add hidden details waiting to be discovered.

Perfect for those drawn to the mystery of the landscape, for seekers of places both seen and unseen, for those who feel the deep connection between earth and sky.

Details:
Oil and cold wax on canvas
30 x 41 cm (4 cm deep)
Unframed, with deep edges painted in sky blue, red, and ochre, echoing the colors of the landscape
One of a kind—original artwork

If Guardians of the Forgotten Land calls to you, perhaps it’s meant to be yours. Let it bring the spirit of ancient places into your world.

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The land hums with history. A shimmering heat haze rises over the horizon, where the deep reds of the earth meet the violet-hued mountains in the distance. The lone tree stands, weathered and wise, its textured surface revealing intricate patterns—stories woven into the very fabric of the landscape. Look closer, and you’ll see golden light catching the bark, shifting as the day wanes.

Spirit of the Ancients is a love letter to the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges—a place of vast horizons, ochre soil, and ancient secrets whispered in the wind. Inspired by childhood trips to the South Australian outback, this piece captures that epic stillness—the sense of being surrounded by endless space, where time slows and the land itself seems to breathe.

Created with oil and cold wax, this painting is built up in layers, revealing its story through a technique of scraping back, uncovering hidden textures and colors from beneath the surface. The tree emerged organically from the background—etched into existence like an ancient spirit rising from the land. The wax gives the painting a soft, matte finish, enhancing its tactile quality, while the stenciled textures embedded in the layers add depth and a sense of quiet mystery.

Perfect for lovers of the Australian landscape, for seekers of warmth, history, and connection, and for those who long to bring the essence of the outback into their space.

Details:
Oil and cold wax on canvas
41 x 62 cm (1.5 cm deep)
Unframed, with deep edges painted in a rich orange for a finished look
One of a kind—original artwork

If Spirit of the Ancients calls to you, perhaps it’s meant to be yours. Let it bring the soul of the outback into your world.

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Step into the golden embrace of autumn, where light and shadow weave a mesmerizing dance across the landscape. The air is warm, the breeze is soft, and the golden leaves shimmer overhead, filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the ground. But look closer—these shadows are alive, pulsing with deep blues, rich purples, and hints of green, transforming the forest floor into a tapestry of color.

Autumn Shadows is a celebration of the often-overlooked beauty of shadows—the way they hold their own radiance, not just an absence of light, but a world within themselves. Painted in oils over a vibrant acrylic underpainting, this piece carries a sense of movement and evolving depth, where each layer adds to the richness of the scene. The deep edges of the canvas are painted in a midnight blue, so it can hang beautifully unframed, letting the artwork take center stage.

Imagine wandering through this peaceful autumn landscape, the warmth lingering in the air, the scent of crisp leaves and earth filling your senses. It’s a moment of quiet awe, where the world feels full of wonder, and the changing seasons remind us of the beauty in every transition.

Perfect for those who are drawn to the interplay of light and shadow, for nature lovers, and for anyone who wants to bring the golden glow of autumn into their home year-round.

Details:
Oil on canvas, with an acrylic underpainting
77 x 61 cm (4 cm deep)
Unframed, with midnight blue-painted edges for a finished look
One of a kind—original artwork

If Autumn Shadows speaks to you, perhaps it’s meant to be yours. Let it bring warmth, depth, and a touch of autumn magic into your world.

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Step into a forest alive with color, where light and shadow weave a hypnotic dance across the landscape. Funky Trees is a place of quiet wonder—a path winding through slender, twisting trunks bathed in golden light, their surfaces glowing with unexpected bursts of rich purples, fiery oranges, and deep earthy hues.

The forest hums with serenity. A gentle breeze stirs the leaves, dappling the ground with shifting patterns of light. The air is fresh with the scent of spring, birdsong drifts through the canopy, and for a moment, time slows. You pause, drawn in by the stillness, the warmth, the invitation to wander deeper.

This is a painting born from discovery—a transformation of color and texture through a negative painting technique, where forms emerged like hidden secrets from the background. Layers of acrylic paint and finishing details in oil pastel create movement, depth, and an almost ethereal glow.

Perfect for those who love to escape into nature, for seekers of beauty and light, for those who long to bring a touch of enchantment into their space.

Details:
Acrylic on canvas, with oil pastel details
5o x 50 cm
  Unframed
One of a kind—original artwork

If Funky Trees calls to you, perhaps it’s meant to be yours. Let it bring a little wonder into your world.

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Step into the enchanting glow of Mystic Forest, where light dances through a maze of slender tree trunks. There are revealing glimpses of hidden clearings and distant landscapes waiting to be explored. This piece is all about the magic of nature. The way sunlight filters through the canopy. The deep blues that hint at a starlit mystery within the trees. And the warm golds and oranges that breathe life into the scene.

The layers create depth and movement, making the forest feel both dreamlike and real. The dark blues almost whisper of twilight, even though the sky is bright—a balance between light and shadow that invites quiet wonder.

Perfect for those who are heart- and soul-led, for daydreamers and storytellers, for those who long to step into a fairytale landscape and lose themselves in its mysteries.

Details:
Acrylic on canvas, framed and ready to hang
50×50 cm
Frame: 3cm wide, 2cm deep, dark blue wooden frame
Ships framed and safely packaged
Easy care—simply dust gently with a dry cloth

If Mystic Forest speaks to you, perhaps it’s meant to be yours. Let it bring a little magic into your world.

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