Art of Roscoe

With oil on canvas, artist Roscoe Shelton captures landscapes in a most authentic manner.

“Painting Australian Landscapes that Matter”

#144 Chichester Plains (Pilbara)

The Australian Outback is bountiful in its mineral wealth, the reds of the iron laden ranges set up some memorable vista to gaze out over the plains.

#177 Curdimurka (Marree, SA) SOLD

There is a haunting presence of the great stories of the Australian Inland. The early explorers, the inland rail, and the Arabana people. There is so much depth to the space outback.

#174 Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) SOLD

Water can be a scarce commodity in the outback. We engage with more than the reflections off the water, we come to a deeper understanding of the country and its’ culture. At Nitmiluk it is about an engagement with the Jawoyn People and their country.

#147 Arkaroola Panorama (SOLD)

The hills are harsh and rugged, the water is scarce and infrequent. Arkaroola is one of those special places.

#089 A Fisherman’s Solitude (WA)

The sea can be a place of action with roaring surf, it can be place of solitude for the fisherman or action in the surf. It is a place where we witness the many moods of Australia.

#128 Shelley Beach (Sydney)

The sea can be a place of action with roaring surf, it can be place of solitude for the fisherman or action in the surf. It is a place where we witness the many moods of Australia.

#086 East Point (Darwin)

We are lucky with our sunsets in Australia across the tropics, through the Kimberley and on our beaches., the days’ end is a crowning glory of our lands.

#140 Stubbs Waterhole (Arkaroola)

The Arkaroola Landscape embodies the quintessential australian outback landscape. It is a place where nature is challenged to survive.

I have always lived with art, so in a way it is not a retirement occupation, rather I noe have the time for a passion that was curated from a very young age.

Latest Excursion

Exploring the lands of Namatjira

Late in 2023, I travelled through the gorges of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell NP, Finke Gorge NP and Hermannsburg looking for the landscape and colour that inspired the works of Albert Namatjira. The year had been blessed with good rains, so in place of those dusty pinks and blue we found abundant green. Next year!

#183 Palm Valley – Mpulungkinya

A recent trip visiting the gorges of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell NP, Finke Gorge NP and Hermannsburg looking for the landscape and colour that inspired the works of Albert Namatjira and others.

#184 Palm Valley – Finke Gorge NP

Walking along the old creek bed of Palm Creek, exploring the ancient panorama, the sandstone formations and the rare cabbage palms, the cycads and the ghostly white gums.

Each year I participate in some way with the SALA (South Australian Living Artist) exhibitions. In addition I present some of my favourite South Australian paintings for sale on the ShopSALA website.

 

SALA 2023 – Great successful exhibition with Journey Beyond (8 paintings) at the Keswick, Adelaide Parklands Train Terminal to celebrate Trail Travel. From Darwin to Adelaide, from Sydney to Perth and from Adelaide to Melbourne, the Art of Rail exhibition brought three artist’s interpretation of the journeys to canvas as part of SALA 2023.

The Ghan Collection

Arkaroola

Arkaroola is one of those special places. It is a landscape that is rugged. It has to be robust to survive long periods without rain. It is a place that at once you can observe the stars, the turmoil of the clash of tectonic plates, the evolution of species into a harsh but wonderful environment. Learn more.