Thunder by Adam Bennet (900x1200mm, 2024)
Semi-surreal scene in a peculiar landscape.
Original composed from acrylic on plywood.
Forest Dragon by Adam Bennet (A3+, 2024)
An homage to the power and chaos of the natural world.
Original composed from pencil, watercolour, and acrylic on Epson Watercolour Paper (Radiant White), scanned and re-worked with aquarelle and acrylic before final scanning at 600dpi.
Snake Gum by Adam Bennet (900x1200mm, 2022)
Original bark from fallen Eucalyptus collected during a camping trip at Lake’s Entrance. Hand painting of cell-like structures is inspired by the appearance of eucalyptus as observed under a microscope. Spirals and “snake’s eye” (upper right) reference the hypnotic nature of the Eucalyptus bark which twists and turns in unusual ways.
Composed from bark and acrylic, sealed with satin varnish.
Rufous Owl by Adam Bennet (A3+, 2022)
An inhabitant of the natural world.
Original composed from ink on handmade paper, scanned at 600dpi, re-printed on Epson Watercolour Paper (Radiant White), and re-worked with coloured pencil and aquarelle before final scanning at 600dpi.
Wedge-Tailed Eagle by Adam Bennet (A3+, 2022)
Original composed from pencil on Reflex Ultra White premium paper, scanned at 600dpi, re-printed on Epson Watercolour Paper (Radiant White), and re-worked with coloured pencil and aquarelle before final scanning at 600dpi.
Lilies & Frangipanis by Adam Bennet (3x A3, 2021)
3x A3 sized original works composed of aquarelle, pencil, and pressed flowers sealed against 180gsm artist pad using egg wash. Scanned at 600dpi.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Adam Bennet (A3, 2021)
Original composed from ink on handmade paper, scanned at 600dpi, re-printed on Epson Watercolour Paper (Radiant White), and re-worked with coloured pencil before final scanning at 600dpi.
Dimensions by Adam Bennet (A3, 2020)
A portrait of heavy industry from the perspective of the natural world.
Original graphite pencil, coloured pencil, and watercolour on 180gsm artist pad, scanned at 600 dpi.
Untitled #2 by Adam Bennet (A4, 2020)
Original graphite pencil, coloured pencil, and watercolour on thick card, scanned at 600dpi.
Tree of Insight by Adam Bennet (A3, 2019)
An homage to the unbounded potential hidden beneath the natural world.
Original graphite pencil and watercolour on 180gsm artist pad, scanned at 600dpi.
Spectral Being (science) by Adam Bennet (A5, 2019)
An homage to the “technological spirit” of modern physics, a spectral being concerned with light spectra and light-matter interactions.
Original composed from watercolour and coloured pencil on 180gsm pink pastel pad, scanned at 600dpi.
Forest Seedling by Adam Bennet (A5, 2017)
Original composed from graphite pencil on 180gsm green watercolour paper, scanned at 600dpi.
Forest Phantom by Adam Bennet (A5, 2017)
Original composed from coloured pencil, watercolour pencil, and ink on 180gsm pink watercolour paper, scanned at 600dpi.
Forest Sprite by Adam Bennet (A5, 2017)
Original composed from graphite pencil on 180gsm green watercolour paper, scanned at 600dpi.
Spectral Being (nature) by Adam Bennet (A5, 2017)
An homage to the idea of spirits in the natural world, a spectral being concerned with the cycles of life and seasons.
Original composed from graphite pencil and watercolour pencil on 180gsm yellow watercolour paper, scanned at 600dpi.
Gaia by Adam Bennet (A3, 2017-2021)
The source and arena of the known universe.
Original composed from graphite pencil and watercolour on 180gsm watercolour paper, scanned at 600dpi.
