Elvera Andrews is an artist based in Adelaide, South Australia. Inspired by the rich tones and textures found in her natural surroundings, she primarily uses pastels to bring her unique artistic vision to life. The main theme underlying her work is the life and death cycle in the environment and how colour and form play a major role. This is reflected in her series with vineyards called VINESCAPES.
Her works are a testament to her passion for nature, eye for her surroundings and her dedication to her craft.
About
SOLO EXHIBITION, VINESCAPES, from 1 November until Xmas in December 2023 has ended.
A selection of Elvera's extensive collection of works is featured on this website. Most work is A2 size with a few A3.
To see more, stay up-to-date with her latest creations, showing a focus on water scenes, to be called PONDSCAPES. Scroll through the works to find the newer works.
Connect with Elvera on Instagram at @elveraandrewsart or use the contact form on the website below to get in touch.
One of my favourites: ducks facing opposite directions perched over a mud bank in the River Torrens. Reflection of the background grass is seen in the bottom of the foreground and the hint of another bright day
One of my favourites from the Barossa Valley; they were literally the last leaves found and i called this The Last of The Reds.
Water bird scouting for food perching on the bank of the River Torrens. Water surface which reflects the blue sky also suggests the world the bird lives in as the ripples radiate out.
An iconic feature of the vines at Penfold Magill Estate is the lavender bushes seen in the foreground. The lavender blooms and green vine leaves typical in the summer season.
Between the vine rows in summer at Penfolds Magill Estate at the height of summer where colour is used to suggest the heat at noon
A cold cloudy day showing the turning of green to yellow of these rows of vines
The contrast is key here, seen between the dry yellow grass and the green vines and their shadow in summer at McLaren Vale in the south
Autumn has arrived causing the vines to turn a myriad of tones but the day is clear and warm and the noon shade is strong.
SOLD The pencil pines at Penfolds Magill Estate is another key feature of this vineyard. They provide an interesting contrast in form and colour, especially in autumn.
Penfolds Magill Estate on a cloudy summer day with the lavender at full growth
Another view of Penfolds Magill Estate in summer
an autumn show of vines in the Barossa Valley
a lone water bird scouting for a feed in the River Torrens. The shade behind and murky water struggles to reflect the sky
Ducks sun basking on a fallen bough over the River Torrens. The time of day changes the reflections on the water surface as well as depending on the weather .
Water foul resting on rocks in a park pond in Perth. Interaction with shade and sky reflection is the primary point of interest
Row of ducks on fallen branch over the River Torrens. Reflection of the water surface was the main point of interest
Ibis perched on a log observing the River Torrens; the dry grass in the background suggests summer with the light falling on the backs of the ibis
Pair of ducks in the shallows of the River Torrens with the reflection showing blue summer sky
A pond in Perth where the shade emphasises the bright colour of the rocks and their contrast to the surrounds
Pond in Perth with reflection.
Ibis congregating on boughs leaning over the River Torrens
A pair of works with three ibis
Gum leaves wree the first inspiration for life and death because of the colour changes they go through before they become coffee coloured and return to dust
Gum leaves seem to have an infinite variety of shape and colour before their final breath
These gum leaves were found on a wooden pedestrian bridge after rain and the black mould from the damp formed a lovely natural outline
These gum leaves with their natural brilliant colour were found on a loose brick
Lyndoch, on the way into the Barossa Valley. The leaves are changing as it is very early autumn. The view is from the roadside.
Along the road to Lyndoch. More colour in the vines as the season moves more into autumn. It's the beautiful colours of death.
Also on the Lyndoch Road, a pair of the same vines from a slightly different angle. Rich with autumn comlour as the leaves die off,
One of a group of scenes from Ludwig's vineyards Langenbruckhen, southern Germany. The summer greens are not Australian greens and the pattern imbedded in the rows have a different form.
Back to the Barossa with strong sunshine and stark shadows
There is a vineyard in the Barossa where a row or roses grows alongside a row of vines by the road. The contrast in pattern and form of these plants influenced this scene.
Linear Park, Campbelltown, where the River Torrens meanders between the mounds of rocky pikes - deep in shade at this section.
A bottle brush tree hangs over the bank on the sunny side of the River Torrens. the sunshine shows the muddy silt lying underneath.
On holiday south of Perth, this fallen log next to flattened rocks interrupts the smooth surface of the water reflecting the blue sky on a clear day
Rock formation curbs the waterway in the National Park south of Perth. Colours show a warm sunny day.
Contact Elvera.
Connect with Elvera on Instagram at @elveraandrewsart or send an email using the form below.