Woodland with Hydrangea 1.jpg
Woodland with Hydrangea 1.jpg

Woodland with Hydrangea 2 - Gill Barlow

$225.00

Using a small study derived from a photograph from Auckland Domain at the end of summer, the objective was to paint loosely and somewhat representationally the flowers and foliage of the photograph, capturing how the light reflects on the plants.

The study painting was scaled up onto the canvas, an activity that was a first for me. There were so many firsts as I worked on this project - first on canvas, first scaling up, first trying to work out light source and direction on a large scale. After several reworkings of certain areas including some “artistic” pruning of foliage to let the light in, I am really happy with this work.

Artist: Gill Barlow

Acrylic on Canvas. Unframed.

18 in x 24 in.

Using a small study derived from a photograph from Auckland Domain at the end of summer, the objective was to paint loosely and somewhat representationally the flowers and foliage of the photograph, capturing how the light reflects on the plants.

The study painting was scaled up onto the canvas, an activity that was a first for me. There were so many firsts as I worked on this project - first on canvas, first scaling up, first trying to work out light source and direction on a large scale. After several reworkings of certain areas including some “artistic” pruning of foliage to let the light in, I am really happy with this work.

Artist: Gill Barlow

Acrylic on Canvas. Unframed.

18 in x 24 in.

How to purchase?

Purchases can be made in person at the 2026 Christmas Art Exhibition, held at the Parnell Community Centre (not available for online purchase).

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Important: All artwork will be on display for the full duration of the exhibition. Even if purchased in advance, artwork cannot be collected until after the exhibition ends.

You can view this piece at Parnell Community Centre’s 2026 Christmas Art Exhibition:

  • 5.30-7.30pm, Friday 20 November

  • 10am-12pm, Saturday 21 November

  • Parnell Community Centre - Parnell Room

    545 Parnell Road

    Parnell, Auckland