Description
Materials: Moab Entrada natural 300gsm paper is 100% rag, acid and lignen free and ph neutral. Along with the acid free coating on the paper ensures longevity and archivability.
Shearing the Rams — Tuppal — Coloured Pencil Sketch
Shearing the Rams — Tuppal is a coloured pencil sketch depicting shearing at Tuppal Station, capturing the grit, rhythm, and tradition of pastoral life in Australia’s Southern Riverina. The scene reflects the physicality and precision of shearing, set within a landscape shaped by generations of work.
Rendered in coloured pencil on paper, the sketch balances expressive line with restrained colour, bringing warmth and movement to the shearing shed environment. The use of colour enhances form and atmosphere without overpowering the raw, working nature of the moment.
Tuppal Station is widely recognised as the setting for Slim Dusty’s song Twisted Tuppal Gums, yet it also represents lived experience — a working property defined by labour, legacy, and connection to land. This artwork honours both the cultural myth and the reality of rural life.
