The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — artist's signature The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — edge view The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — detail The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — shown hanging
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea.
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea.
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea.
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — artist's signature
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — edge view
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — detail
The silhouette of a person sitting on a bench in the shade of a Moreton Bay fig tree looking out to sea. — shown hanging
Painting by JL Mounfield 49 Artwork Sold

The Joy of Solitude

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

24in (W) x 20.1in (H) x 1.6in (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity

Ready to hang

$340

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Artwork Description

Recently I was fortunate enough to have time to spend just sitting and absorbing the serenity of the bay near my home. It’s something I need to make time to do more often as there’s nothing more restorative than being with nature. I painted this scene from reference photos taken on the day.

Please note: this artwork is ready to hang. The frame pictured is for display only.

Artist Bio
Photo of JL Mounfield
JL Mounfield 307 artworks | 44 Sold

I’ve painted since I was old enough to hold a brush.. Born with a significant visual impairment, I was encouraged to draw and paint in the hope it would aid visual development. I’m not sure it did much for my eyesight, but it certainly did plenty for my spirit

Art, for me, is all about communication. Everything I paint is communicating something , whether it be a simple emotion, or a more complex thought. My artistic style encompasses: abstract, expressionism, Impressionism and surrealism. If I were to categorise myself, I would say I’m an Outsider artist. Outsider art has been described as ‘any work of art produced by an untrained idiosyncratic artist who is typically unconnected to the conventional art world.’

In addition to painting I have a number of other creative outlets. I’m a trained florist and published children’s author. I crochet and design clothing, work with clay and make jewellery.

Commissions
JL's studio is in Brisbane