The sun rises, lighting up the sky, creating a kaleidoscope of colours reflecting on the water. Tangled brances of local gum trees criss-cross each other, framing the morning sky.

Standing at the little jetty, the sun rises, lighting the sky in an array of magical colours, welcoming the start to the new day.

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Sunset colours across the sky, illuminating the landscape which painted with thick, expressive brushstrokes. The road to country Nyngan NSW is very beautiful, particularly after the recent rains.

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Look at life, the beauty of nature displayed in flowers. Light illuminates the beautiful foliage, casting shadows on the vibrant blue wall behind.

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The beautiful hills are rolling in green velvet, while the trees sway in the breeze. Driving through the Great Dividing Range at Cunninghams Gap is a beautiful journey, particularly after the summer rains. The thick impasto brushwork emulates the lushness of the landscape.

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Maleny is a beautiful town in the Sunshine coast hinterland. Rolling hills and majestic views, the land is green from recent rains. Thick impasto oil paint is applied in an expressive style to highlight the beauty of this environment.

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Sunset over Redcliffe in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland is always a beautiful sight. Calm and peaceful, the pinky purples and blues shown the beauty of this part of Australia.

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Aussie gums on a cliff near the sea, framing the view of the ocean below. The thick impasto brushstrokes highlight the textured bark of the trees and the leaves dancing in the breeze.

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With clean, crisp air, and recent summer rain, Maleny, in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland has captivating views of a tranquil, inviting and peaceful place. Abundant green grass and flourishing plants abound, and are emphasized with thick impasto brushstrokes and vivid oil colour.

Exhibited in D’arcy Doyle Art Awards 2019, Gold Coast, Australia.

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Dappled light dances on the ground showing a beautiful morning in a tranquil space. The thick, colourful brushstrokes are energetic and happy reflecting the wonder of this place.

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Sunrise and sunset – beautiful, tranquil times of day. This painting is of a beautiful, tranquil place on a hill, just west of Brisbane.

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Warm yellow light radiates across the landscape. The Cudhen Creek runs near beautiful seaside town of Kingsliff, reflecting the glow of the morning light.

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Aussie gums near the sea. The impressionist brushstrokes show the sun shines brightly, the light dancing off branches, and casting shadows around.

See you at the lake, where sunset colours in the sky above are reflected in the calmness water of the lake. Expressive brush strokes illustrate the shimmer of sunset colours on the lake and the gentle breeze of the warm afternoon breeze. See you at the lake, a tranquil place, a beautiful place to meet.

Like pretty much everyone, I love flowers! These new works were based on flowers sourced at local florists, which I arranged and photographed, using both the live flowers and photos as references (flowers unforunately don’t last long in the Queensland heat)

These works below have been inspired by a quick roadtrip to Nyngan, in central NSW. I was lucky enough to be the passenger, not driver(!) on the drive (12 hours each way!), so I got to take lots of photos of the surrounding landscape, just shooting pics out the car window. It had just rained in the preceding weeks, and the generally dry outback land was actually beautiful and green for our trip.

Maleny is a small town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, in Queensland, Australia.   It is set about 450 metres above sea level, and is generally lush, green, with undulating hills, and magnificent views.   Maleny is home to a number of art galleries, cafes, cottages and guesthouses, perfect for a quiet getaway.

The beautiful rolling hills of Maleny come alive after summer rain, and the clean, clear air in the Maleny hills allows an expansive view of the Glasshouse Mountains in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Maleny, Queensland.  Oil on canvas, 21 x 21 cm.

 

Maleny, Queensland No. 2.  Oil on canvas, 60.7 x 60.7 cm.

SOLD, Private Collection, Wishart, Qld.

 

Maleny, Queensland No. 3.  Oil on canvas, 46 x 46 cm.

 

Below is a collection of works, previously created.

Oil on canvas panel, 41 x 51 cm.  Sunset casts many beautiful colours across the sky and ocean at Moreton Bay.   A peaceful place to chill and relax.

Oil on canvas, 51 x 78 cm.  The lakes at UQ are a beautiful sight, particularly in the morning.

Oil on canvas, 41 x 51 cm.  Scott’s Point, Margate is a lovely place for a picnic any time of day!

Oil on canvas, 75 x 75 cm.  Inspired by the seascape of Mooloolaba.

Available for sale at bluethumb.com.au/amanda-nouwens/Artwork/my-moreton

Oil on canvas panel, 31 x 61 cm.

Oil on canvas, 46 x 46 cm.

Oil on canvas panel, 45 x 45 cm.  The University of Queensland is filled with beautiful jacaranda trees, which late each spring, burst into life with beautiful purple flowers and greenery, after a dormant, leafless winter.

Oil on canvas.

Oil on canvas panel, 46 x 46 cm.

Sunrise can be a pretty awesome time of day – if you can drag yourself out of bed! This is based on a photo from where I used to live. A beautiful, tranquil place, on a hill just west of Brisbane.

Artwork is pre-framed and available for purchase here.

I like to start with a coloured canvas, just done using acrylic paint. The coloured background adds more interest to the final painting when there are hints of colour peeping through the brushstrokes.

 

Next, I rough in the main features of the painting, using diluted oil paint. In this case I am working from a photo as a reference.

 

I then start the real painting! In this case, I am working on the main features first, and the larger areas that don’t need a lot of detail.

 

The work is done in stages, with the large areas that don’t need a lot of detail are painted first, then later the details and more finicky areas are painted.

 

After all the details are added and the painting finished, the final step is to sign the artwork in the bottom right corner.

 

The completed work!

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Oil on wood panel, 60 x 90 cm.

Mooloolaba is a tourist location on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. A beautiful location for holidays and getaways, it is popular with people of all ages. Mooloolaba is renowned for it’s beautiful pristine beach, which is also one of the safest in Australia for swimming at.

Clark Island, Sydney Australia. Oil on canvas panel, 40 x 60 cm.

Clark Island is a small island in Sydney Harbour, NSW. Accessible only by boat, it has beautiful, uninterrupted views of Sydney harbor, including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. In addition to stunning views of Sydney, the island itself is a beautiful location, with small walking trails through the bush on the island and stunning Australian native shrubs and Eucalypt trees.

 

Artwork is pre-framed and available for purchase here.