Simpsons Gap. West MacDonnell Ranges. Northern Territory. Australia

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Wow I like this even better than the other one. I can FEEL the heat bouncing off those cliffs. The colours are exciting and the way you have described the rock formations. Interesting description.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Wed 30 Oct 05:13:06

The reds shouted 'Australia' immediately. I admire the bold swirling rocks and contrasting waving greens. It looks positively maritime!

Posted by Kim Sommerschield on Wed 30 Oct 09:28:15

Really great fluid painting, like your colours, it's very dynamic.

Posted by Mark Highfield on Wed 30 Oct 12:25:02

A wonderful dynamic painting full of heat!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 30 Oct 16:57:06

Very energetic painting, lovely warm colours.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 31 Oct 16:42:47

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01/04/2015

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Driving up The Middle, or The Red Centre, of Australia is "one big experience". It's a long way ... and it gets hot! In this watercolour painting I have tried to give an indication of the heat hitting the tall red cliffs that form part of the Ranges. It's amazing how trees grow here but their roots go deep down. Below the surface is the Great Artesian Basin, the largest underground supply of water in the world. In the Wet Season the foreground you see in the painting will become a place to cool off with a swim.

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Earl Hingston

Earl Hingston was born in New Zealand. He has had a career in advertising and corporate visual communication as a designer and illustrator. In the 1960s Earl came to Sydney to gain further experience. A challenge to open Wellington’s first graphic design consultancy saw a return to New Zealand. The…

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