A Painted Landscape: Across Australia from Coast to Coast, edited by the brilliant Amber Cresswell Bell, is an anthology of Australian landscape pieces from working contemporary artists. The anthology exhibits the result of generations of artistic inspiration and the unique wonder and beauty of Australia.

We all benefit from our connection to country. From the stillness of your local park on an early morning to the vibrant sky of an evening commute home. From a bush walk to a mountain hike, from a beach with an endless blue sky to a cup of tea in a mist filled valley. A landscape that continues to capture the beauty of the landscape for thousands of years is a remarkable thing.

A Painted Landscape allows us to experience inspired works from across our country. The book itself is an excellently produced hardback with vibrant splash pages for the works, and engaging descriptions and biographies of the artists.

Anthologies such as this encourage us to learn and even to create. Exploring the timeless subject of our land through so many different lenses and backgrounds gives us a truer understanding of our connection to the land in which we live.