02/06/2026
As the winds continued to howl through Broken Hill this afternoon, we decided to take Odo for a drive out to Silverton. This historic outback town, famous for its rich mining history and appearances in numerous Australian films, is full of character and charm.
While there, we enjoyed lunch at the Silverton Hotel, a true outback pub with plenty of history, personality.
After lunch, we wandered through the town and visited Justin Cowz's art gallery. We were both really impressed by the quality of the artwork and the thoughtful presentation of the gallery. It's interesting how much more we notice these days, not just the artwork itself, but also how pieces are displayed, hung, lit, and curated within a space. David especially notices these details now, and it's given us a whole new appreciation for gallery presentation as well as the art itself.
It was a lovely afternoon exploring this unique little town and soaking up some creative inspiration. Especially as I wasn't able to relax and paint myself, as I need a sense of calm to paint, and the strong winds made it impossible to find that today.