Sam Patterson-Smith - Dry Season (Paddock Oasis) AAF BRIS 2026 I paint to preserve feeling:

I paint to preserve feeling: the golden hush of late afternoon light

specialising in abstract painting

One moment it's flooding the next it's bone dry for weeks on end

they hold their own unique presence and emotion

This work explores how the compartments that hold our memories and experiences can easily break

Sam Patterson-Smith - Dry Season (Paddock Oasis) AAF BRIS 2026 I paint to preserve feeling:Original Artwork 33 x 33cm Acrylic and oil stick on canvas Framed in black stained timber Ready to hang About the Artwork: I hear people around where I live speak about the extreme weather they encounter on a day to day basis. One moment it's flooding the next it's bone dry for weeks on end. There never seems to be a happy medium, I guess that why after a while all you can do is try and laugh at it. This work reflects some of the funny stories I hear