I started working on this painting when I was staying on a farm outside Apollo Bay. The painting remained unfinished until recently, when I put it back on the easel and started over. Emily Holsman
The wonderful 'Ponte Vecchio' in Dolceacqua Italy, was made famous when French impressionist Claude Monet featured it in two of of his paintings. Linda Finch
I was visiting Rome and peering out from the balcony of my hotel room, when I noticed the interesting perspective and wonderful shadows in this image. The little red van in particular took my fancy. Emily Holsman
I suppose living in the Yarra Valley it was inevitable that at some point I would paint some vineyards. The colours were so tempting and also the landscape with its soft, undulating hills captured on a still day with blue skies above. This kind of landscape lends itself beautifully to…
Jim Jim Falls in the Kakadu National Park. I was inspired to paint this scene when I saw a photograph taken by a friend. The composition, colours and reflections were so magical and uplifting. Emily Holsman
It was a glorious autumn day, perfect for a drive to a few local wineries, camera in hand. This scene in particular captured my imagination, with its beautiful trees, colourful vines and splendid backdrop. Emily Holsman
This image is from New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. I arrived there at night to stay in a hotel and I had no idea that drawing the curtains the following morning would present me with such an enchanting display. Emily Holsman