"The aim of this painting is to demonstrate the Wow factor of the Adelaide Wetlands. I want the viewer to be Inspired and awestruck at the natural beauty of this fantastic site in an urban environment. The wetland reflections are communicating a feeling of space and light. The Fauvist style of this painting, uses blues, greens, burnt sienna, and purple to reflect the beauty of the trees and to show the patterns of the reflections. Texture medium is added to acrylic paint and a palette knife is used. The painting looks as if it is in the country side, not on the edge of a city. The Adelaide hills, in unique mauve colour, are in the distance to give a sense of depth to the painting. The trees in this area of the Park Lands are very old trees and I have previously painted one of the large paintings which was a SALA Award Finalist called Homelessness. I am grateful for the Wetlands; they are such a great environment for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. I feel a spiritual connection to this area of the parklands/wetlands, the quality of light and large trees.
Frequently my paintings have a grand feeling to them, this painting is large to create the Wow factor. I want others to visit the Wetlands to appreciate nature and to continue to conserve this Wetland. "