Lonely Mangrove Tree

In this captivating oil painting titled "Lonely Mangrove," a solitary mangrove tree stands resiliently on a serene beach. The tranquil waters, painted in soothing shades of blue and turquoise, gently caress the shoreline, creating a harmonious contrast with the sky. Above, stormy clouds gather on the horizon, hinting at nature's unpredictable temperament. This composition beautifully captures the juxtaposition of tranquility and impending change, evoking a sense of solitude and strength. The delicate interplay of colours and textures invites viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of Australian north and resilience of nature. This is my smaller painting series, 20cm high x 30cm wide. (with frame 30cm x 40cm)

Oil painting has been painted on 3mm MDF panel, I prepare my panels with marble dust Gesso and I paint with the highest quality oil paints, allowing for the best results.
All my paintings are also framed by me as shown in the image.

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Hi, my name is Jori Poutanen. I was born in Finland and have spent half my life in Australia. I now live in Cairns, in tropical North Queensland, surrounded by lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef – an inspiring place to raise a young family and to paint.
I am an oil painter who also enjoys working in charcoal. I paint the natural beauty around me the way I see and feel it, often experimenting with different techniques and new ways of using oil paint to capture light, depth, and atmosphere.
Art runs in my family. My father and uncle in Finland were both artists in their own way. My uncle was a professional artist and served as a World War II TK draftsman, “holding a rifle in one hand and a pencil in the other,” documenting life on the front lines. He carried many stories that never needed words – they lived in his drawings. My father was a sailor who painted offshore whenever he found the time. Watching them work when I was young sparked my own passion for painting.
As Finns, we don’t tend to talk too much; we prefer to let the paintings speak for themselves. I try to do the same. My work is simply my way of showing the world as I experience it, and I hope you enjoy what you see.
All my oil paintings are created on either wood panel, MDF panel, or canvas. I prepare every surface myself using a marble-dust gesso made with my own special recipe, and I work exclusively with high-quality oil paints to ensure lasting, vibrant results. Each painting is framed as shown in the images.
You can also follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joripoutanenart