When in search of something to fan his creative flame, musician William Barton looks to the red dirt and fiery-pink skies of his childhood home.
Raised in the vast, arid landscape of north-west Queensland, his Kalkadunga heritage from the Mount Isa region has long been a catalyst for musical ingenuity.
"That region, in all its rugged beauty, and pink and red hues that light up the evening sky, has been the inspiration for my compositions," he said.