Not quite what I had in mind (Canvas)

"Not quite what I had in mind" presents a layered abstract where deep blues and rusted ambers meet muted teal and mauve. The surface is filled with energetic brushwork and scraped-back layers to reveal unexpected colour and texture. Small gold rectangles and rough geometric marks punctuate broader washes, creating a push-and-pull between structure and looseness. Visible drips, scuffs, and smudges are left intentionally—they interrupt the field and keep the composition active from every angle. From a distance it reads as a single mood; up close the tactile surfaces and subtle details reward closer inspection. It makes a strong focal point in a living room, office, or entryway and would be a confident addition to your space.

Personal note from the artist:
Inspired by the landscape surrounding my former home in Australia – acres of bushland – dry and yet abundant with life. We lived with the constant sounds of nature – birds, cicadas, rustling gum leaves and wallabies crashing through the bush. A small river coursed through the gorge but the birds and other creatures still took the time to delight us by visiting the small rockpool we created below our deck.

The title of this painting is quite literal in its meaning – I had a completely different direction in mind when I started this painting. But I found, as I often do, that as I painted and changed, the work refused to bend to my will. It had something else in mind, and all I could do was respond to that and get us to a point where we, both the painting and I, agreed.

Details of Original:
Mixed media on upcycled stretched canvas
Approximately 100x75cm / 40x30 inches
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