The Dry
This piece is the sister artwork to 'The Wet'. The two go hand in hand; we can not have one without the other.
Across 2022 and 2023, I painted the biggest artworks I've ever done. This one and its partner took me around 9-10 months to finish, adding small details every few weeks between my usual work. Normally, I don't paint like this. I usually finish a piece in just a few days, working on it nonstop. But these two pieces are different. They needed more of my time and attention because of the intricate details. They are some of my most important work, they take me back home to Country as a kid. I LOVE these pieces!
The Story of The Dry
Back home on Country, The Dry (season) is the cooler time of the year. The mornings are crisp, and the days are refreshing. It's one of the best feelings to be out there and wake up to have a cup of tea around the fire, breathing in the fresh, cold air. At the start of the season, everything is still green from The Wet, but further along, the lush green landscape transforms into a striking display of pinks, reds, and yellows.
The dried creeks and rivers reveal different soil types, such as clay, sand, dirt, and rocks. Purple and pink wildflowers grow in little groups. There are small bits of land that don't have anything but rocks and the odd overflow of flowers or medicine grass, and you can see where the cattle follow each other by the pads (paths) that run through the spinifex.
This is my Country in The Dry.
Size + Frame info
Measuring 212 cm x 150 cm, this painted canvas is hand-framed with Tasmanian oak in Queensland and comes ready to hang on your wall. 🤩
(Framed dimensions: 215 cm x 153 cm)
Delivery info
Your purchase includes hand delivery by a fully insured specialist art courier within Australia. Delivery turnaround times may differ depending on location, typically taking two to six weeks for major East Coast cities.
Reproduction prints of this artwork are available on my store.
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Every purchase directly supports my family and allows me to continue sharing my passion for art. I'm deeply grateful for your consideration and support. Ryhia :)
PS This is me, my husband Aaron, and our daughter Johnnie.
Every purchase directly supports my family and allows me to continue sharing my passion for art. I'm deeply grateful for your consideration and support. Ryhia :)
PS This is me, my husband Aaron, and our daughter Johnnie.
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