Purple Fields of Joy

Description

Optimism is the constant companion of farmers. The beauty of the Canola fields and the bright yellow expanse fills me with optimism and happiness. The contrast of the purple Salvation Jane is striking. North of Goyder’s Line, annual rainfall is too low to support cropping, with land being only suitable for grazing. This painting inspired by Canola fields and Salvation Jane in the Barossa Valley, SA, reflects the realities and spirit of farming in Australia as well as the beauty of the natural landscape.