A love of the land
The natural world has always inspired and fascinated me.
From the 1970’s on, first through photography, then later with paintings I have wanted to try to capture the essence of a place and time. It is the ambiance and “spirit” of a place that I wish to convey. I love the land and it is this joy I wish to communicate.
My first painting was completed at Wirrealpa Station in the Flinders ranges in 1974 and painting has been a major part of my life ever since.
As I progress though my journey in art my paintings have become more free, maybe a little more abstract, because I think this helps me engage the imagination of the viewer and the “feel” of the place comes through more powerfully. I have been blessed on my journey into art to have had some wonderful artistic mentors who have helped open my eyes.
I am painting the places I love and it has given me great pleasure.
If you would like to buy any of my paintings please contact me.
Geoff Weaver 2023
The evening sky near Omeo – $1200.00
Oil on board. 70cm W x 58cm Inc frame.
The clear mountain air in the late afternoon light of autumn is beautiful. The wide rolling hills with farms nestled in the valleys are a glorious feature of Australia.
Morning light; Murray River – $1200.00
Oil on board. 70cm W x 50cm H
The great redgums along the mighty Murray are lovely in the morning as the sunlight filters through the branches.
It is a quiet tranquil scene.
The Cazneaux tree – $900.00
Oil on canvas 40cm x 30cm
Harold Cazneaux photographed this tree in the 1930’s It looked the same then as now. He titled his photo “Spirit of Endurance” and how apt, 90 years on to see this grand tree still commanding part of Wilpena Creek. The unmistakable shapes of Wilpena Pound stand majestically in the background. This painting is a homage the Harold and his historic photo.
Moonrise over Second valley – $900.00
Oil on canvas. 50 x 30cm
Morning on the coast near Port Lincoln – $1100.00
Oil on board. 70 x 50cm
Willochra wheat field – $900.00
Oil on canvas. 50 x 40cm
The sun’s first splendour; Spring Creek – $2500.00
Oil on board. 130 x 57cm
Moonrise over Wirrealpa – $1500.00
Oil on board. 90 x 70cm