Quiet in the Japanese Garden green river valley Delicate yet bold brushwork is

Delicate yet bold brushwork is complemented by unexpected mixed media elements – textured paint applications and acrylic skin embellishments – adding a playful rhythm and depth to the canvas

Oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas

It all went from there to a huge canvas that is almost as tall as me

woven from layers of shadow and light

suggesting whispered emotions and fleeting moments

Quiet in the Japanese Garden green river valley Delicate yet bold brushwork is"Quiet in the Japanese Garden" by Laurine Field is an original acrylic on canvas painting. Depicting a tranquil view in the Toowoomba Japanese Gardens, this painting has an uplifting feel. Layers of foliage open to reveal flowering trees, a lake and an open sky. This painting is one of an extensive series of paintings celebrating the restorative quality of gardens. About the artist: Laurine paints images of bushland, botanic gardens, flowers and