Toward Distant Blue

Size: 23 x 13 cm

Medium: Oil on Board

Framing: Framed in a beautiful hand made Tasmanian oak floating / gallery frame.

Shipping: From my studio to your home. Each painting is carefully wrapped and securely packaged to protect it on its journey, then safely sent anywhere in Australia, ready to hang and enjoy.

Toward Distant Blue is a contemporary original oil painting by Australian artist Shay Pappas that captures the quiet beauty of looking beyond today.

Inspired by the cool winter countryside of the Macedon Ranges, layers of soft green pastures lead the eye towards distant blue mountain ranges where the landscape slowly dissolves into light and atmosphere.

Delicate white birds move almost unnoticed across the sky, their graceful flight continuing beyond the edge of the canvas and quietly connecting this work with its companion painting.

Built with expressive texture and subtle painterly detail, the landscape feels welcoming and restorative, inviting the viewer to linger within its peaceful rhythm. The fresh palette of cool greens and tranquil blues creates a soothing sense of openness, making this original Australian oil painting a gentle escape from the noise of everyday life.

Perfect for lovers of contemporary Australian landscapes, art collectors and interior designers, Toward Distant Blue offers an original artwork that brings serenity, spaciousness and a lasting emotional connection into the home.

Whether chosen on its own or displayed beside Where the Hills Roll On, it creates a beautiful reminder that peace is often found in simply looking ahead.

Living With the Artwork

Perfect as a standalone artwork or displayed alongside its companion piece, Toward Distant Blue brings a feeling of openness and quiet balance to any room.

Its cool palette and gentle landscape make it a beautiful addition to bedrooms, living spaces or thoughtfully curated gallery walls.