The Crossing Water lilies on lake The original structure was first

The original structure was first built in 1904

I assume the cliff has eroded even more since then

reflecting upon the shimmering ocean and the surrounding coastal landscape

It is found in many different habitats from forests to urban gardens

The painting utilises vivid colour contrasts and  a minimalist

The Crossing Water lilies on lake The original structure was firstWinner of a Best Contemporary Award , this painting is one in my migration series. 'The Crossing' is both a self portrait and an interpretation of a childs journey from her country of birth to her new homeland and adulthood. The expression on the young girl's face is deliberately enigmatic. Is she looking back to see her grandparents who have been left behind? Or is she enthralled by new vistas?