Ancient History

Oil sketch on hardboard 6in x 8in.
Just love these old bush shacks.  They are scattered all over rural Australia and make such great painting subjects.  This old timer has certainly been around awhile.

Bush Lemon On Black

Oil painting on hardboard 6in x 6in.  SOLD

Decided to paint this wild bush lemon with stalk and spindly leaves still attached with a black background to add a bit of contrast and drama.  The overall design really appealed to me as well.

Bush Lemons

Oil painting on hardboard  4.5in x 6in.
This small oil study was done over a black ground which I think enhances the colors of this painting.
A lot of very old lemon trees are growing wild on this farm, the fruit is an old fashioned variety known in rural Australia as bush lemons.  They make a great painting subject as they are much rougher and more interesting than the newer smooth varieties.  They also taste very nice, mostly eaten with a touch of salt.