Fallen Eucalyptus Leaf, 2024
Oil & cold wax on board (Framed)
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I often stumble upon fallen eucalyptus leaves during my walks. They have a very distinct aesthetic which inspired the texture and composition of this piece.
The colours obviously have a lot more pop than a decomposing leaf. This came from a desire to bring more colour and contrast to my work, which has been more neutral over recent years.
Above you can see a selection of leaves I used as the basis of this work. The image on the left in particular, gave me the idea to layer the work and work back into it to reveal layers of different colour and texture underneath.