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Sophie Malkin
Kondalilla
Oil on canvas
'Kondalilla' is based on a spot in the Sunshine Coast hinterland I visit often - Kondalilla Falls. I wanted to captured the way the light filters through the trees and shifts across the rocks and water. A big part of the process was drawing out the subtle colours in the scene - muted greens, soft blues, the warmth in the shadows - that aren't always obvious at first glance. Rather than aiming for a precise copy of the landscape, I focused on how it feels to stand there for a while, watching how the light changes and the details slowly come into focus.
Size: 77 × 61 cm
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About Sophie Malkin
Inspired by her artist father Wayne Malkin, Sophie developed a deep appreciation for visual art from a young age. In 2020, she began pursuing painting seriously alongside her town planning career, transitioning to full-time art in 2021. Working primarily in oils, she embraces the medium’s vivid color and versatility. Her style blends impressionism and realism, aiming to evoke mood and atmosphere through expressive use of color and lighting.
