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The workshop turned out to be a transforming experience. Although demanding, she “learned heaps of important lessons.” Ms Byrom says, “I was able to really see and experience what I was painting and convey that to the canvas. I started to paint a state of mind—not a replication of a scene.”

The best weather to do her work is a cool, moderate temperature and “it's nice if there is some sun.” She says each season has its own challenges. Paints may dry too quick on the palette in the summer and stiffen in colder climes.

Not every outing results in an canvas oil painting. Ms Byrom makes use of her sketchbook. “I do a lot of sketching when I am on location. This helps me make a choice about my composition and it is often the case that there is more than one good painting that can be produced from one location.”