Graham Ashton has been engaged with the depiction of the Australian landscape and seascape for over forty years. A largely self-taught artist, early in his career he embraced the ‘plein air’ approach, working primarily with gouache on paper.

His paintings, generated quickly on location, resound with a sense of spontaneity and boldness. Colour and form take a priority in his work. His deft brush strokes and unlaboured approach ensure that the moment is captured in its essence…