Quiet Grazing in the Capertee Valley

Quiet Grazing in the Capertee Valley by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting.

Anica says: "Inspired by our recent trip to the Capertee Valley, as we drove along the quiet roads and admired the breathtaking landscape of mostly flat valley embraced by the iconic escarpment of cliff tops. The Capertee Valley is one of the world's largest canyons and feels like a world of its own.
Part of a series, this atmospheric painting depicts the quiet peacefulness felt by all including the cattle in the valley. The road with trees either side meanders through the countryside and has a beautiful vista where ever you look."

Mission: Anica strives to express emotion in her artwork and hopes it resonates with you too. She hopes that it evokes a positive feeling of joyful peace and that it brightens up a special spot in your home. Her style is a combination of looseness and detail, allowing watercolour to do its magic and then adding some detail bringing the subject to life.

Images:  The painting has been professionally scanned depicting the colours as close as possible to the painting. The framed image above is for illustration purposes only as is the in-situ example, where all care is taken for artwork to be proportionally as correct as possible.

Shipping: Painted on Arches 300gsm Rough paper, this paper is still pliable enough to roll gently and send in a mailing tube. A certificate of authenticity is included.

Sent with Australia Post, fully insured requiring a signature upon receipt.

It measures 37cm x 27cm and requires framing to hang.

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Born in 1963 to Slovenian parents, I divided my first 20 years between Australia and Slovenia. My love for art took root in early childhood. I vividly recall the arrival of my first mail-order acrylic paint set and a "How-to-paint" book featuring a classic lesson on painting a fruit bowl. Discouraged from pursuing Art School, I relegated my dreams to a hobby and became self-taught.

At seventeen, during a visit to Switzerland to see a friend, I found myself with only 20 Swiss Francs. I chose to invest half in paper and paints. After painting all night, I sold three paintings the next day, which luckily saved me from a bind.

I've always been drawn to a variety of mediums—oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, and lately, watercolors. My goal? To capture both light and emotion. I recall as a teenager pondering if paint could be used in such a way that it breathes life into a canvas. This curiosity has stayed with me over time. Each medium offers a unique avenue for self-expression, yet the subtle conveyance of emotion and vitality remains my never-ending challenge and aspiration.

I am inspired by Australia's vast beauty, the diverse landscape, colourful birdlife, amazing flora and fauna! I am mesmerised by the power of the sun and am in awe of great artists both past (Vincent Van Gogh) and present such as Thomas Schwaller and Alvaro Castagnet.