This work was inspired by Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, which is a never-ending source of ideas for paintings. This painting is a studio invention though I like to constantly visit the place of the initial inspiration as it helps me to develop the painting over time. Visiting the sight reveals the little things that are important and which make a difference to the result of the work. It could be the colour and shape of a cloud, the reeds pushed towards the shore, the trees and buildings along the horizon or an orange buoy in the water. Sometimes real life has surprises that inventions overlook.
