Weathering the Storm
soft pastel 51 x 71 cm / framed 72 x 92 cm Weathering the Storm Capturing the dramatic contrast between a sunlit Australian landscape and a moody, stormy sky above, reflects my long-standing fascination with the power and unpredictability of the weather. For many years, my friends and collectors of my work have referred to such skies as a “Shelley Sky.” The deep, dark intensity of the clouds, set against the brightness of the land, explores the coexistence of light and darkness, calm and intense. Wherever these moments appear, I am drawn to them. This view was captured on a friend’s property where the open landscape allowed the storm building overhead, to command attention.
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Shelley McLean
In Between
soft pastel
71 x 51 cm / framed 92 x 72 cm
In Between
This view towards Pulpit Rock Lookout was inspired by a late afternoon walk at Govetts Leap near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. As the sun lowered, deep blue shadows moved across the cliffs and tree canopy, hiding details in mystery and shifting the mood of the landscape.
Shelley McLean
Rippled Reflections
soft pastel
43.5 x 31.5 cm - image size
64.5 x 52.5 cm - framed
Rippled Reflections
The surface of the river is always shifting, with reflections that move and change in mesmerizing patterns, catching the summer light of the Australian bush. The Potholes Reserve and Bargo River, Tahmoor, are places I often return to. This painting invites quiet reflection and a gentle moment of calm.
Shelley McLean
Unwavering
soft pastel
71 x 51 cm
92 x 72 cm framed