During pandemic lockdowns, a love of painting was reignited in Andy Sumner. Not putting the brush down since, the impressionist artist hosts his first exhibition, The Colours I Feel, at Humble House gallery from 21 October.

While bushwalking through the less travelled Canberra landscapes, the artist was inspired to capture the moments and feelings of the spaces. Through examination of light and shadow, particularly during a Canberra sunset, he captures magic.

Somewhat incongruous colours are used to depict the emotions and raw energy of a place. A naturalist, Andy says it’s important to capture the sadness of environmental decline, as well as the joy and beauty of what still remains.

See dreamlike scenes in The Colours I Feel at Humble House gallery, Fyshwick, 21 October–19 November; humblehouse.com.au