If These Trees Could Talk – watercolour painting

If These Trees Could Talk is a semi-abstract watercolour landscape inspired by the rugged bushland surrounding Jenolan Caves, NSW. Painted from a close, upward-looking perspective, the composition places the viewer directly on the mountain slope, gazing through a stand of gum trees as they rise and twist against the terrain.

Native shrubs and scattered rock formations anchor the scene, while layered washes of vibrant yet restrained colour bring the landscape to life. Purples and blues are used deliberately within the shadowed areas, introducing a subtle surreal quality that hints at atmosphere, memory, and quiet conversation within the bush itself.

This artwork balances observation with interpretation, capturing not just the physical environment but the emotional presence of the Australian landscape. It invites the viewer to pause, listen, and imagine the stories held within these ancient trees.

Standing on the slope, looking up, I felt the quiet weight of the bush around me.
If These Trees Could Talk captures that moment — where colour, shadow, and silence hold their breath.

Original watercolour painting — one of a kind.