Golden Wattle (Acacia Pycnantha)
Mel Andrews
297mm x 420mm /
Painting
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My definition of Rural Reality is living in a wonderfully old and character filled Queensland farmhouse, surrounded by stunningly beautiful Australian Native Flora, through every season, flood or drought or in between. Each flower and leaf are so superbly different and so unique in their colour, texture, size and brightness. Being able to capture the absolute vibrancy and individuality of these blooms gives me great joy. Each new bloom is a promise of things to come.
Curator’s Comment
These works are strong examples of botanical illustration, and work particularly well as a series, especially in terms of composition. Each work is well-presented, and the framing complements the softness of the colours used. To advance your practice, you could further leverage the variations between light and dark shown through subtle shifts in colour, shadow, and line work.
About the artist
Mel Andrews has travelled the world and has lived in many countries. She has a deep appreciation of the natural beauty of each landscape whether it be the colours of the clouds and the sky, or the fascinating flora growing along each roadside. Australia has taken her heart and now she meticulously paints her garden from a quaint old farmhouse in regional Queensland.