Painting by Sue Burton 340 Artwork Sold

Bush Music

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

30.1in (W) x 30.1in (H) x 1in (D)

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Ready to hang

$710

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Artwork Description

A broken stump of a tree in the rainforest caught my eye because of its character. Surrounded by the blue gums and soft mauves, greys and greens I wanted to capture the serene nature of the bush. It’s a soft calming piece that I hope you will enjoy. This is one of my favourite pieces to create as it brings the outside of the Australian bush into your home and creates an overall sense of well-being. If you have heard of forest bathing, I'm introducing you to my interpretation of bush bathing only in painting form so you can enjoy it at any time.

There is a music to this scene of the bush so that you can hear the soft swaying of the blue gums, insect sounds and bird calls in this little piece of the Australian bush. I love the Hinterland with its semi rain forests and creeks and this painting is reminiscent of those beautiful times spent on bush walks. this particular tree called out to me to paint it and to me its unique and unusual twists reflect the character of the bush which I think assumes its own identity. Through the painting process, it became an old friend and i hope someone else can feel this in viewing the painting.

A soft bush landscape to bring relaxation and peace to any room in your home.

Artist Bio

My work is an expression of my deep connection to nature, drawn from the subtle beauty I encounter in my daily walks through the Australian landscape. The fleeting yet profound moments I find in local plants, flowers, and gardens are at the heart of my practice. I am inspired by the delicate, often overlooked details that, when observed closely, reveal the resilience and vibrancy of life. These small but significant finds serve as the foundation for my abstract floral and landscape paintings.

In my art, I aim to celebrate the essence of nature—not through realistic depictions, but through bold, abstract forms that elevate the quiet energy of plants and gardens. My work reflects my reverence for nature’s intricate beauty, and my desire to bring attention to the often-hidden wonders of the natural world. Each painting is an exploration of how the landscape speaks to me: it could be the subtle play of light on a petal, the curve of a leaf, or the rhythm of growth that occurs just beneath the surface.

My practice is not only about capturing what I see, but also about fostering a dialogue between the internal and external landscapes—the emotional response I feel as I encounter these living forms, and the way nature’s rhythms mirror our own human experience. Through color, texture, and abstraction, I seek to convey the layers of meaning and connection I feel with the natural world, offering viewers a space to pause and reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.

Ultimately, my work is a tribute to the natural world, an attempt to elevate the often unnoticed moments in our everyday lives, and an invitation for others to see and appreciate the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary.

Commissions

Sue's studio is in Brisbane