Waratah spirited natives Painted from life at Rachel's

Painted from life at Rachel's Elimbah studio

revered in First Nations tradition as the element of fire

An exploration of the textures

Painted on a sharp chartreuse ground

Waratah spirited natives Painted from life at Rachel'sThe Waratah has long been admired for its strength, complexity, and unmistakable presence. In this work, the flower becomes a study of rhythm and structure, with layers of colour and gestural mark making revealing the intricate architecture hidden within its bloom. Suspended between realism and abstraction, the painting captures not only the physical form of the flower but also its characterbold, resilient, and luminous. Rich colour relationships and