Her show The Land depicts Budj Bim, Tower Hill and the You Yangs as well as New South Wales' Blue Mountains and Walcha.

"I'm into hiking and throughout the past year I have visited different locations," Nye said. "I sketch and paint along the walks and I go back to the studio to work on each piece."

Ms Nye grew up in Eltham and lived much of her adult life in inner-city Melbourne. Since moving to Warrnambool two years ago she has been spoilt for choice in the region's scenery.

"Land and nature is very important to me and I had nature instilled in me from an early age," she said. "So many people in the city never get out into nature.

"When I first came down to Warrnambool I went crazy on seascapes. I think it was a reflection of my excitement to be close to the ancient coastline we have here. This exhibition is my emotional response to the landscape."

Using oil paint on a mixture of canvas, wood and linen Nye's exhibition is striking.

"Sometimes I try and make myself paint with a subdued palette but I can't help but to ark up the colours," she said. "I hope my paintings are uplifting for people."

The Warrnambool School of Art director and Warrnambool College teacher is loving living in the south-west and sharing her expertise with students, beginners and experts.

To coincide with the opening of The Land, Mye is holding a two-day workshop at the Warrnambool School of Art in abstract art for all artist levels.

For more information head to: warrnamboolschoolofart.com.au/

The Land runs until September 29 at The F Project.

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