Noosa Art Prize 2026 Finalist · No. 45
Jewel Polkinghorne
Bay with Afternoon Clouds
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Size
- 91 × 121 cm
- Artist based in
- Tinbeerwah, QLD
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About the work
I am looking through the lens of a certain quiet time of day and weather condition with the scene laid out before me as if I am alone contemplating, like nature bathing in a restful space with only the sound of makes me think about how a place reaches out and takes you in.
First I need to experience it and take a good reference photo that I feel I can translate into paint. This series is all the same size , 92 x 121 cm. The background wash is a watercolour approach and influences every. The oil paint is brushed on in strokes and gestural marks.or applied with a palette knife. It makes me think about how a place reaches out and takes you in.
First I need to experience it and take a good reference photo that I feel I can translate into paint. This painting is one of a series of 12. I wanted to create a strong sense of empathy for this location using focused composition and colour.
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Collection and delivery
The original. This work is on show at The J, Noosa, until the exhibition closes on 29 October. Works bought during the exhibition stay on the wall until then, and we'll be in touch after purchase to arrange collection or delivery.
Prints. Each print is made to order by our printing partner in Noosa: a giclée print on fine art satin canvas, stretched over 35 mm braced stretcher bars and ready to hang. Prints are sent unframed. We'll be in touch after purchase with timing and delivery details.
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