Clouded Seven Hills Painting

Clouded Seven Hills is part of a series of landscapes developed from studies of an en plein air painting sitting. The sun had been setting over this hillside and the artists used colours pencil, ink, pastels and acrylics to capture the changing light of the late summer night. Seven Hills is located near Mintaro is a dry wine making region 2 hours north of Adelaide and 18 hours drive west of Sydney. Cole painted this notable work back in the Studio and was challenged by fellow painter Peter Sharp to "Just leave it there." The work was noticed by editor of House and Garden Australia and while the work had been sold already, a commission ensued.