Carnarvon Gorge Walk

"Carnarvon Gorge Walk" Original Oil Painting on Board, Framed in Walnut Frame

Bold, untamed, and unmistakably Australian “Carnarvon Gorge Walk” captures the raw splendour of one of Queensland’s most iconic landscapes. Painted with a visceral energy and a dynamic interplay of palette knife and brush, this original oil painting draws the viewer into the wild heart of Carnarvon Gorge.

Rod Moore’s distinctive technique brings the scene to life with thick, expressive knife work and gestural brushstrokes that echo the rough-hewn textures of the ancient sandstone cliffs. Rich earthy reds, burnt oranges, and deep umbers create a commanding foreground, while strategic palette knife marks suggest layers of geological time embedded in the rock face. Scrub foliage, rendered with spontaneous flicks and thick dabs of verdant green, rises defiantly from cracks in the landscape, symbolising nature’s endurance.

The composition is alive with contrast: rugged cliff faces softened by open blue skies, and smooth boulders balanced against angular brush marks. The tactile surface invites the viewer closer, every ridge and stroke bearing witness to the landscape’s history and the artist’s hand.

Framed in a warm walnut frame with a clean matte-white inset, “Carnarvon Gorge Walk” feels both contemporary and grounded in tradition. This piece is ideal for collectors who are drawn to expressive landscape work and the Australian bush’s powerful presence.

Details:

Title: Carnarvon Gorge Walk
Medium: Oil on Board (Palette Knife & Brushwork)
Style: Contemporary Australian Impressionism
Size: 60cm x 60cm
Framed: Walnut frame with white border
Signed: Yes, lower left
Year: 2025

This is Australia, bold, beautiful, and built to last. Add “Carnarvon Gorge Walk” to your collection and bring the spirit of the outback into your space.

Note - Frame in the photos is an example. A similar quality frame will be used for the painting.

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