‘Freshwater Animals’ - Bradley Wesley

Artist - Bradley Wesley

Title - 'Freshwater Animals' Painting of Barramundi, Saratoga, Long Neck Turtle, Short Neck Turtle, Eel Tail Catfish, Catfish.

Method - Original old style cave painting. Painted with traditional rock ochre colours grounded into powder then mixed with water and glue. Painted on canvas stretched onto timber frame. 

Size - 1220 x 915

Region - West Arnhem Land

Date - 2023

Information about the artist -  Born in 1981, Bradley has grown up in West Arnhem Land learning the traditional ways of painting from his family. When Bradley is not painting, he is employed by Warddeken Land Management as a casual team leader. It is working with Warddeken where Bradley helps with backburning, weed spraying and animal management. 

All traditional art comes with a certificate of authenticity.