Waterfall Study – Plein Air Landscape (Oil on Canvas)

Painted on location, this piece captures a direct, unfiltered response to the landscape. Built entirely in oil, the brushwork is fast and instinctive, following the movement of water as it cuts through rock and vegetation.
 
Earthy browns, muted greens, and soft blues anchor the scene, while lighter strokes trace the path of the waterfall, giving it flow and direction.
 
There’s a rawness to this work that comes from working outdoors, responding to light, time, and shifting conditions in the moment. The marks stay loose, allowing the painting to hold both structure and spontaneity without over-resolving the image.
 
For collectors drawn to plein air painting and natural, grounded palettes, this piece brings a sense of immediacy and connection to place.
 
Created at Cairns Beach in south Victoria. 
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Acrylic and oil on canvas, framed in white
33x43 cm
Ready to hang