After Dark
Anne Scanlon is a self-taught, Brisbane-based multimedia artist with a love of small details. She enjoys capturing the joy and light of everyday life across a range of mediums, including acrylics, oils, and oil pastels. Known for her striking contrasts of light and dark, and her bold use of colour, Anne’s work seeks technical accuracy without being strictly photographic, allowing each subject to feel fresh and alive.
Anne's art aims to connect with audiences in a nurturing yet playful way, often underpinned by a commitment to conserving local flora and fauna. A keen observer of the world around her, Anne uses her work to invite viewers to pause and see things through her eyes.
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As the last light of a long summer dusk shimmers, eucalyptus gum blossoms dance and sway with their mother leaves like ballerinas in stamen-loaded tutus. This piece aims to hold a sense of childlike exploration. Little explosions of colour catch the eye, drawing you into the scene.
Australia’s unique plant life is unlike that of any other place in the world - vivid, distinct, and instantly recognisable. No Australian childhood is complete without memories of gum blossoms bursting into bloom in late summer, often alive with the chatter of parrots and the hum of pollinators.