Canowindra artist David Isbester has spent many weeks on the road over the past 12 months visiting Port Arthur in Tasmania at the beginning of the year, Millthorpe, Carcoar, Cowra , Grenfell, Silverton and the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
Making the most of his time away David has been painting on location with a focus on capturing the unique light at that moment.
“I have only just realized recently that I am an impressionist,” David said.
David Isbester began painting at age 21 and has since built an impressive career marked by exhibitions, gallery curation, and awards.
This year he was a finalist in the Calleen Art Awards and received a Highly Commended accolade from the Victorian Artists Society.
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His work, steeped in the tradition of plein air painting, offers a contemporary, evocative interpretation that resonates with art lovers and collectors alike.
Starting from November 23 he will be sharing his latest works at his Canowindra gallery.
“This exhibition is almost a complete showing of the work I have done this year,” David said ahead of his exhibition ‘Here and There’ – A Solo Exhibition by David Isbester.
Opening night is November 23 at 6.30pm in his 51 Gaskill Street, Canowindra gallery with the exhibition running for two weeks featuring over 56 captivating paintings that celebrate the beauty of Australia through the artist’s journeys.
This remarkable collection showcases plein air pieces from the rugged Flinders Ranges in South Australia, the historic landscapes of Port Arthur in Tasmania, and local scenes from the Northern Rivers of NSW.
The exhibition also includes works featured in the Victorian Artists Society’s 9x5 exhibition, highlighting David's ability to blend light, form, and emotion with skill and grace.
Known for his impressionistic style and dedication to capturing the fleeting essence of the landscape, David is influenced by early Australian impressionists and the tonal techniques of Max Meldrum.
Through dynamic brush strokes and a keen sense of tonal values, David Isbester's paintings invite viewers to reconnect with the profound freedom found in nature’s interplay of light and shadow.
This exhibition is set against the vibrant backdrop of Canowindra, known for its rich artistic community
It aims to draw local art lovers and visitors from surrounding areas such as Cowra, Orange, and Bathurst.
‘Here and There’ promises an immersive experience that celebrates not only the places depicted but the universal essence of place and memory.
Light refreshments will be served on the opening night.
