Painting by Sue Burton 338 Artwork Sold

Up in the Trees

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

39.4in (W) x 31.5in (H) x 1.4in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Ready to hang

$920

Arrives 14–14 Sep

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Artwork Description

This is a light atmospheric landscape set “Up in the Trees” and was created to tell the story of how I feel when I connect with the beauty in a landscape of trees. I love Mount Tamborine in Queensland and have had many experiences where I feel the landscape soar into the treetops and it gives such a sense of freedom and calm and tranquility. This artwork shines with the goodness of sunshine filtering through trees and will warm your soul. I have so many reference photos and I just wanted the canvas to ooze with the feeling of light and nature and essential goodness.

Whilst it was something that I enjoyed creating and is mostly more about the feel of connection with Nature, this is a piece that is timeless and will reach out to you from your walls and leave you with a sense of peace.

It’s gentle, it’s soothing and it’s persuasive in its quiet beauty and it will add warmth and life to your room.

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