Trip to Central Australia - Part 2 Alice Springs, Simpson's Gap, Standley Chasm & Hermannsburg

We hired a 4WD vehicle visiting Alice Springs, West Macdonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap & Standley Chasm. Also the small town of Hermannsburg, where the Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira was born. The colours of the West Macdonnell Ranges, are more red & with less vegetation than the eastern ranges. Artwork

Standley Chasm

Gouache on paper
36cms x 30cms

Kata Tjuta


Gouache on paper
40cms x 15cms

Kings canyon


Gouache on paper
40cms x 15cms

Photos

Alice Springs

Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap

Simpsons Gap 1

Simpson's Gap 2

West Macdonnell Ranges with Desert Oaks

Standley Chasm 1

Standley Chasm 2

Standley Chasm 3

Hermannsburg Chapel

wild west - Hermannsburg

Mereenie- Larapinta loop Road

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Trip to Central Australia - Part 1 Ross River

We recently had a fabulous trip to Central Australia, from 14th July to 27th July 2012. The first week was spent at Ross River Station, which is 85kms east of Alice Springs, in the East Macdonnell Ranges. Overnight temperatures got down to -3 degrees, but the days were sunny & mild. As long as you are out of the desert wind! There were 17 of us, [artists & photographers] Trip was organised by Cilla Campbell, art teacher from WEA Sydney. Daily trips, informative commentary & delicious campsite meals by Gerry & Corrine of Sandrifter Safaris.

The beauty of this remote area, was inspirational for painting & photography. Without TV, mobiles & computers, it is amazing what you do tune into. And the night skies!!!! This is a glimpse of the many photos & plein air sketches.

Artwork

 

Cliffs at Grollo's Crossing

Gouache on paper

40cms x 15cms

River Gum

Gouache on paper

15cms x 40cms

Buffel Grass

Charcoal

15cms x 40cms

Trephina Gorge

Gouache on paper

40cms x 15cms

Rock stratas & grasses- Ross River

Gouache on paper

38cms x48cms

Great Wall of China - Ross River

Gouache on paper

38cms x 48cms

Mulga & Flowering Eucalyptus

Watercolour & Gouache on paper

9cms x 38cms

Paddy Melon Watercolour on paper 15cms x 9cms

Photos

Grollo's Crossing

Ghost Gum

Great Wall of China- East Macdonnell Ranges

Macdonnell Ranges

By the campfire- Ross River Station

The artists assembling at N'Dhala Gorge

Sunrise at Ross River Station

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Lavender Bay from Clark Park

Lavender Bay from Clark Park
Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper30cms x 21cms

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I painted these 'en plein air' {outdoors} at Lavender Bay, Sydney Harbour. This is a beautiful spot on the northern side of the harbour and near Wendy Whiteley's garden. This gorgeous garden, was created and tendered by Wendy, who is the wife of the late artist, Brett Whiteley. Also the artist Peter kingston, who lives at Lavender Bay, has created these whimsical little statues, Blinky Bill, etc & Boofhead, shown below. These are situated along the boardwalk. 

Boofhead by Peter Kingston

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Lavender Bay

Lavender Bay

Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper

30cms x 21cms

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Lavender Bay looking towards Luna Park

Lavender Bay looking towards Luna Park

Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper

30cms x 21.5cms

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Painting of an Echinacea Flower

Echinacea

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

51cms x 61cms

Echinacea is a beautiful flower, used for medicinal purposes. The inspiration came from a photo I took in the botanical gardens in Sydney.




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Curranulla Ferry at Bundeena

Bundeena is a small coastal town, situated in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney and at the mouth of the Port Hacking River. The Curranulla ferry, travels from Cronulla to Bundeena, every hour until 7pm. Trip takes 20 minutes, and is really lovely. Our family has had many happy holidays here. The bay is wonderful spot for all kinds of water sports. The Royal National Park, has many beautiful bush walks.

Curranulla Ferry at Bundeena

Oil on PanelPop

20cms square

PanelPop is a porcelain like surface encased in rustic salvaged timber. It can be used with many mediums and photographs. I purchased it from PanelPop in Melbourne, Brunswick Street Fitzroy. Its fantastic!, will  definitely be purchasing more.

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Wombarra Beach

Wombarra Beach and ocean pool is on the south coast, approximately 1 hour south of Sydney, near Thirroul and Austinmer

Wombara Beach

Gouache on 300gsm Arches watercolour paper

20cms square

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Austinmer Pool - View 2

Another view of Austinmer pool, this time watching the teenagers.

Austinmer Pool - View 2

Gouache on 300gsm arches watercolour paper

10 x 25 cms

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Austinmer Pool - View 1

I did this small painting, on a beautiful summers day, looking down on the ocean pool, at Austinmer. This gorgeous little beach is situated, approximately 1 hour south of Sydney. The small village lies between the ocean and towering bush escarpment. Sydney summer has been a bit erratic, so it was to lovely to paint out side & capture people, children enjoying themselves. The beach was quite rough, so the children in foreground, are paddling in the overflow of the pool.

Austinmer Pool - View 1

Gouache on 300gsm watercolour paper

10 x 25 cms

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Peaches and Bowl

 The peaches are gorgeous too, I really like the white flesh ones.

Peaches and Bowl

Gouache on 300gsm arches watercolour paper

20cms square

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Cherries and Bowl

Happy new year, hope 2012 brings peace, health & happiness to all.

Perfect time for cherries in Sydney, and these were particulary plump and delicious.

Cherries and Bowl

Gouache on 300gsm arches watercolour paper,

 20cms square 

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