Dead Tree Dinner Inspired by my love of

Inspired by my love of the Australian Spring — when wattles glow

I absolutely enjoy painting those photo-real flowers

Blush pinks and glowing yellows stretch forward with tenderness and hope

the painting feels fresh

Dead Tree Dinner Inspired by my love ofDead Tree by Darren King This is a painting made with paper and adhesive rather than paint. Made entirely from recycled pieces of paper which have been cut torn from various magazines, packaging, books, brochures and junk mail, based on a photo of a tree in my backyard. This piece is on stretched canvas and 2 coats of high gloss varnish have also been applied to protect the artwork. The gloss finish really makes the colours pop and gives the work a