"AT LAST - RAIN!"

... I could not believe the sight of the dried out desert country after a long period of no rain - and then the amazing difference it made after a heavy downpour!

The Red Centre of Australia had suffered drought for many years. The Desert Oaks had burnt and were black sentinel-like shapes on the red earth. The earth seemed scarred. I represented the length of time that there had been no rain with the old fashioned 'gate post' counting method - four uprights and one diagonal across them, so that counting the days would be easy in groups of 5. This method was used in some prisons to record the number of days that an inmate had been incarcerated alone. A primitive way of measuring time....

Finally it did rain, in great heavy drops against a water laden sky. I like the way the rain looks against the sky and the red earth - the red even more intense because it was finally wet.

Aside from these things, the painting has a minimalist overall design, with stark red, black and white which seems to suit the drought ridden landscape.

My archival quality prints are produced on Canson 310gsm Photo rag with 12 Colour Pigment Ink OR Premium Chromata LYVE 450gsm Canvas with 12 Colour pigment ink + Varnish (see options).

The artwork was first scanned in high detail on a flatbed scanner. Each print is individually numbered and either signed, embossed with the authorised Kate Owen signature, or accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity - the scanned file will be destroyed when the limited edition of 50 copies World Wide is sold so that no further prints can be made.

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This artwork can be shipped free within Australia rolled in a mailing tube. This is by far the safest and most economical way to buy my art - you can then get a local framer to stretch or frame it exactly as you like.

However, if you prefer to receive your artwork ready to hang on your wall, choose a Canvas Print.

CANVAS PRINTS can be mailed to you rolled in a tube, stretched on a frame (the sides will be coloured or mirrored to match the print), OR you can add a black, white or natural timber drop frame. Price adjustments for framing options are listed on the right of the page. This is all you then have to pay for the artwork as shipping within Australia is included in the price.

PAPER PRINTS - At this stage I am only mailing my paper prints rolled in a tube and within Australia.

Please note that unfortunately, paper prints can also only be shipped to Australian destinations. For international orders, please contact me directly to check the final price.