Pretty as a Picture

Pretty as a Picture is a joyful, immersive floral painting that celebrates colour, movement and the quiet abundance of nature in bloom. Layers of expressive brushwork bring together soft lilacs, blush pinks, fresh greens, turquoise blues and creamy whites in a garden that feels alive and gently untamed.

Rather than depicting a single bouquet, this piece captures the feeling of standing within a flourishing garden - where petals overlap, stems weave together and colour dances across the canvas. The composition is loose yet intentional, inviting the eye to wander and discover new details with every viewing.

There is a lightness to this work, a sense of optimism and warmth that brightens a space without overwhelming it. The painterly strokes and organic forms create depth and texture, giving the artwork presence while maintaining a softness that suits both contemporary and classic interiors.

This original floral artwork is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms. Its uplifting palette pairs beautifully with natural light, timber accents, linen textures and neutral styling, making it a versatile statement piece for modern, coastal, cottage and garden-inspired homes.

- This painting comes unstretched, please choose the stretching/framing option on the listing.
- Signed on the front.
- Artwork title and signature are also written on the back
- Comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
- Acrylic paint with varnish finish.
- Securely packaged for safe shipping.

Amber is a professional contemporary nature artist based in the beautiful Limestone Coast region of South Australia. From her studio, she creates vibrant, colour-rich abstract paintings inspired by the ever-changing patterns, colours and rhythms of nature and flowers. Her work is known for its joyful palettes, expressive energy and ability to bring a sense of calm and connection into interior spaces.

Recognised as a Trending Artist, Rising Star, and one of the Top 50 Best Sellers on Bluethumb Art Gallery, Amber’s large-scale nature-inspired paintings continue to attract collectors across Australia and beyond. Career highlights include being a finalist in the Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize 2024 and the Art Lovers Australia Gallery Art Prize (2018–2020), with features in Home Design Australia Magazine, Singapore’s Business Times, and Art Edit Magazine

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Amber Gittins has been a practicing professional artist since 2019, with an extensively growing following of art collectors from all around the world. Amber completed her Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication at the University of South Australia and then moved overseas living and working in London for 7 years. Amber is now living in Mount Gambier, Australia and is enjoying exploring the relationship between nature, colour and emotional presence in her latest artworks.


Amber’s art has been featured in various magazines and papers including: Singapore Business Times, Art Edit, Art Lovers Book, various Saatchi Art Books and Home Design.
Amber has been in numerous exhibitions over the years and her awards include The Top 50 Artists on Bluethumb Art Gallery. The Art To Art 2024 Unearthed Art Prize - Finalist. Bluethumb Art Gallery rising star, trending artist and among the top best sellers. She has been a finalist in the Art Lovers Australia Art Prize three years in a row.


Amber draws inspiration from the Australian landscape and its botanical forms. Amber translates elements of the natural world into abstract compositions that focus more on feeling over their representation.


Through layered colour, organic movement and considered placement, Amber aims to create paintings that bring a sense of calm, balance and natural energy into a space. Nature acts as a starting point — a reference for growth, rhythm and softness — while abstraction allows the work to remain open, personal and enduring.


Each piece is created intuitively, with attention to colour formations and harmony. Amber is drawn to how colour can influence and impact a room and how art can anchor an interior, shaping not only how a space looks, but how it feels.


Amber’s work is intended to be lived with — collected for its emotional resonance, longevity and ability to connect the beauty of the natural world with contemporary interiors.


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“If you see something you like but it is the wrong size or colour please feel free to contact me as I would love to paint a commission piece for your home.”