AnneNewman - RuralScene The Macedonian Shepherd The Macedonian Shepherd was a commission work and a sheer joy to create. "John" the Macedonian wanted a painting that would recreate his childhood home village - a painting that he could pass onto his children and grandchildren. John wanted to be shown as a shepherd with his dog.
AnneNewman - RuralScene Coming Home Sunsets are fun to create and if you follow my work you will know I love to paint scenes from my homeland of Central Victoria where the miner's cottage is a dominant icon.
AnneNewman - RuralScene Cool Relief I saw this shed in New Zealand and couldn't resist transporting it to salt bush country in outback New South Wales. I added the sheep to make the shed feel at home. Available as a print.
AnneNewman - RuralScene The Irishman A very popular image which I painted twice. The stimulus came from a photo I took while travelling in Ireland when I spotted an Irishman riding his bike up a country road. Later I spied his bicycle leaning against the wall of a country hotel.
AnneNewman - RuralScene An Irishman and his Bicycle Inspired by a scene while traveling in Ireland where I saw a man riding his bike up a hill. Later I saw his bike leaning against the wall of the local pub. I then repainted the scene as it was enjoyed so much.
AnneNewman - RuralScene Wilcannia Bridge This was a birthday present for one of my “adopted” children who was born in Wilcannia and spent many years there as a young child. I hope I have captured some of her fond memories of this wonderful part of our country. I loved painting the rusty old bridge. Available as a print.
AnneNewman - RuralScene Tyquin House, Taradale, Victoria A gift for a family friend whose ancestors, like mine, settled in Central Victoria. Working on this image gave me a chance to paint a miner's cottage, a favourite motif which appears in many of my paintings. Available as a print.
AnneNewman - RuralScene Mountain Cabin Hideaway Here I tried to capture the dampness of the mountains while at the same time the gum trees guard the cabin. Probably one of my worst efforts!!
AnneNewman - RuralScene The Valley Here I strove to have a go at painting Belted Galloway cattle and the glorious landscape of Gippsland, Victoria provided the backdrop. Available as a print.