Painters of the Flinders Ranges
Biography
Susan Borgas
While I usually paint landscape pictures in oils, I do like to paint with pastels and watercolours. I have also painted still life, which I enjoy immensely. I also paint mostly from photographs and prefer that it is my own or that I know the area well. I will only paint from a photograph of someone else's if they have taken it themselves and wish me to interpret it on canvas.
Whether I'm painting from life, a photograph or a mental image, my paintings do have realistic qualities. While I admire the freshness that other styles of art offer, I will always be drawn to the challenge that realism offers. For me as an artist, learning will never stop. My style will continue to evolve because of the urge to try out new ideas.
The Flinders Ranges would have to be one of my favourite places to paint. The diversity of colour from one season to another is inspiring. There are a huge variety of scenes on offer, from flat plains to rugged mountains. Not forgetting all those wonderfully-aged Australian eucalyptus trees. One does not have to be an artist to enjoy the Flinders Ranges but when you are, the motivation to paint is exciting.
Have a look at my recent highlights and portfolio and then if you see something you like!
You can download my Artist's C.V and exhibiton history here or visit my web site: http://www.susanborgas.com
Susan Borgas
PO Box 141
Booleroo Centre 5482
South Australia
Phone: (08) 86672243
Fax: 86672243
Highlights
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Portfolio
Waters Path - Willochra Creek
There isn't always water in this area near Melrose in the Southern Flinders but when there is, it is a wonderful opportunity for some really special paintings. Pastel - Framed: 735mm x 925mm - Sold Top.
Facets of Cloud in the Flinders
One early morning while traveling to the Central Flinders I saw fog clouds creeping up over the hills. The contrast of the fog against the sky just begged me to paint them. Pastel - Framed: 595mm x 720mm. $400
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Huck's Lookout Final
The yacca's throughout the Flinders Ranges often have me thinking that they are the keepers of the area. Pastel - Framed: 595mm x 720mm - Sold.
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Willochra Creek - Southern Flinders ll
These massive trees are growing in the Southern Flinders, north of Melrose, South Australia. It it less than half an hours drive away for me and is on of my favourite stomping grounds for material to paint. Pastel - Framed: 735mm x 925mm - $1,100
Hops in Hookina Creek
The sun wasn't far from the horizon with golden light hitting all the vegetation. A truly magical moment. Pastel - Sold
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Dancing in Brachina
Viewing these old eucalyptus trees had me thinking of a couple that were dancing in the Central Flinders Ranges. Pastel - Sold
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Wilpena Golden Glow
Muddy waters after rain in the Wilpena creek can and does reflect a lovely golden glow when the light is right. Water Colour.
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Mount Remarkable a dry season
The Southern Flinders Ranges is a regular place that I paint and now feel that I know many of the eucalyptus trees well. Pastel - Sold
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