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Christopher Vidal
Evening Light Near the Snowy River
Oil on Linen
Painted en plein air, this oil painting captures the tranquil beauty of the Snowy River region in southeastern Australia during the last light of day. The golden glow of the evening sun spreads across the grassy wetlands and gently rippling water, while distant mountains bask in soft purples and warm amber hues. The tops of distant eucalyptus trees are bathed in warm light, while their lower forms melt into the encroaching dusk. While painting this scene on location, surrounded by nature, I aimed to capture the stillness, clarity, and quiet strength of the fleeting moment just before nightfall.
Size: 30 × 23 cm
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About Christopher Vidal
Chris Vidal is a contemporary realist artist based in Sydney, Australia. Trained in classical drawing in Malta, he later pursued a career in science before returning to his lifelong passion for art. A self-taught oil painter, he now works full-time from his Sydney studio, creating landscapes, still life, and commissioned works inspired by travel and nature. Influenced by realist and impressionist masters, his art is held in private and corporate collections worldwide. Chris also teaches drawing and painting, focusing on both technique and the reasoning behind it, empowering students to paint with confidence and independence.
