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Acrylic on canvas
104cm x 104cm
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Where the Sky Opens captures one of those fleeting moments when the landscape seems to pause. Soft morning light breaks through layers of cloud, stretching across the water and illuminating the shoreline with warmth and quiet energy. Inspired by the ever-changing coastline of southeast Queensland, this painting is less about depicting a specific place, and more about expressing the feeling of standing at the waters edge as the sky begins to clear. The contrast between the luminous sky and the deep blue sea creates a sense of openness, inviting the viewer to slow down and become immersed in the stillness of the moment.
Built with layers of texture and subtle colour, the work reflects my ongoing fascination with the atmosphere, light and emotional connection found in Australia’s coastal landscapes. My aim is to create paintings that evoke calm, contemplation and a lasting connection with nature.
The painting is framed with a beautiful black timber frame, which enhances the colours. It is ready to hang.
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Acrylic on canvas
120cm x 60cm
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This abstract painting was created on a dreary, drizzly day after many such days the same. I needed something to cheer me up so I decided that if it was raining, it would be colourful rain and I proceeded to drizzle my paints onto the canvas in a rainy impression. These are some of my favourite colours and they always make me feel happy and depict the colours when the sun finally breaks through the clouds. The painting is a diptych made up of two 60cmx 60cm canvases to be hung together. It would make a colourful, harmonious statement in any room.
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Acrylic on canvas
60cm x 60cm
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I am an avid bird photographer and was out recently photographing a particular tree. This beautiful eucalyptus was flowering profusely and I was concentrating on getting a good shot of the lovely flowers. All of a sudden these two lorikeets and a couple of other species landed in the tree giving me a wonderful opportunity to get some good shots. I decided that this particular photo would make a great painting, so this is my impression of the colourful lorikeets feeding on the beautiful gum flowers. It has a real sunshine feel about it and would brighten up any room, bringing the outside in.
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Acrylic on canvas
140cm x 91cm
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This large colourful painting was inspired by the falling leaves on my trees with all their wonderful colours. It is painted with many layers of washes, lots of texture with the palette knife, and a very harmonious colour scheme. It would brighten up any room and add a colourful, cheerful feel.
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Acrylic on paper
100cm x 44.5cm
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This abstract triptych was inspired by the beautiful sunset colours at the end of the day. Each one can be purchased separately or they can be bought and displayed as a single reasonably large painting. Put together they would make a lovely statement on any wall. They are heavily textured and very harmonious colours.
Framed under glass and ready to hang.
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Acrylic on canvas
90cm x 90cm
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Another abstract impression of the wonderful area I live in. Noosa has so much to offer with its beautiful beaches, its national parks and the great lifestyle it offers. I feel blessed to be able to find the time to get out of my studio to enjoy all these lovely areas and come back full of inspiration to put it all down on the canvas. This would be a lovely reminder of wonderful holidays at the beach and the joy of watching the tide wash in and out.
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Acrylic on canvas
60cm x 60cm
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This painting is of two beautiful Pale-headed rosellas. One flying in to check on the other. I have called it Are You Okay as I want to remind people to check in on their family and friends and make sure they are okay during these difficult times. The painting is a somewhat stylised impression of the pretty rosellas amongst the trees in a swampy area near my home. It is a very harmonious piece of art and would be a reminder to always be there for others and to enjoy bringing a touch of the outdoors into your home.
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Acrylic on canvas
42cm x 53cm
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This beautiful barn owl was part of the bird show at Alice Springs Desert Park. I wanted to paint it and so painted an impression of it with lots of texture and very harmonious colours. The barn owls are moderately common but generally hard to see as they are mostly active at night. Their heart-shaped face is unique to these types of owls. They ave exceptional hearing and the slightest sound waves are channelled towards their ears allowing them to pinpoint prey even in complete darkness. It would be lovely to bring this lovely owl inside your home.
THIS PAINTING IS AVAILABLE AT POMONA RAILWAY GALLERY at present. Please contact me if you have an interest in purchasing it.
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Acrylic on wood
80cm x 80cm
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This original abstract painting was inspired by the lovely reflections in the ponds in my local area. I take my camera down to them regularly to photograph birds and the beautiful reflections, and waterlilies are always so inspiring. It was done with many layers of transparent fluid acrylic and some palette knife strokes. It is a very harmonious painting and would make a lovely statement in any room.
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Mixed media on canvas
60cm x 60cm
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This textured painting of a red-capped robin was done with many layers of colours over a very textured background. I wanted to depict the bird in an abstract background, which could be interpreted as a forest or branches of a tree. I love the outdoors and taking photographs of the birds for my paintings. This is a colourful and happy painting which would brighten any room and would be an excellent Christmas present.
Purchasing from Clare Riddington Jones:
I currently offer free shipping within Australia.
International shipping will be determined directly with Clare during the purchasing process.
While some of my works do come framed, I do not currently offer framing options.
Please be aware that I do not offer returns, unless the artwork is damaged in transit. Please contact me via my website for more information.