Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — artist's signature Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — edge view Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — detail Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — shown hanging
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Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — artist's signature
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — edge view
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — detail
Two Australian Magpie birds resting on Silver Dollar Eucalyptus boughs against a flat teal background — shown hanging
Painting by Amanda Shearsby 6 Artworks Sold

Silver Dollar Magpies

Gouache, Paper (Requires Framing)

57cm (W) x 41.5cm (H) x 0.1cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$790

Artwork Description

Two Australian Magpies resting together in the boughs of a Silver Dollar Eucalyptus. Magpies maintain close familial bonds, and one of my joys is watching the resident magpies play and hunt around my home on the Mornington Peninsula.

This painting was completed over a series of months through a process of applying gouache and watercolour to each separate leaf and feather, and then blending the edges with a wet brush, creating a contrast between soft and hard edges.

Artist Bio
Photo of Amanda Shearsby
Amanda Shearsby 12 artworks | 4 Sold

Born in Western Australia to an English father and Vietnamese mother, Amanda Shearsby (née Brooks) grew up in Perth before moving to Melbourne, Victoria to continue her artistic education and experiences.

With a background in painting, graphic design and tattooing, Amanda has also completed extensive studies in art history. Her work seeks to combine elements from her mixed heritage with her knowledge of design, print making and decorative arts. Her influences range from Japanese Ukiyo-e and traditional tattooing practices, to the printmaking and design of William Morris and contemporary artists such as James Jean and Yoshitaka Amano.

Amanda currently lives on Bunurong Land (Mornington), Victoria with her partner where they both draw and paint and explore the coastal countryside together.