Sweeping Sands

Sweeping Sands – A unique, eye-catching multidirectional extra-large abstract acrylic painting, stretched and ready to hang.
Created using layered techniques that enhance the flow, interaction, and separation of colours, “Sweeping Sands” reveals intricate lacework and subtle shifts in tone where hidden hues emerge from beneath. These delicate transitions give the artwork dimension and movement, creating an organic, one-of-a-kind piece that can never be replicated.
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Warm metallic tones of gold, copper, and bronze drift across a foundation of cream, sand, rose and layered mineral blues and greens. In direct light, the metallics glow with radiant luminosity, while in softer shadows the palette deepens into a moody, earthen calm.
The sides are painted in harmony with the artwork so there is no need to frame.
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Angela Roskell is a Bluethumb Top 10 bestselling artist for three consecutive years (2021–2023), featured on The Block, and widely collected across Australia and internationally. After stepping back to travel for 18 months, she has returned to Australia with renewed vision and fresh collections.
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MATERIALS
This painting is an original one-of-a-kind artwork created using the following materials.
• Artist grade acrylic colour
• Gallery wrapped deep edge canvas
• Ready to hang with D-rings and picture wire in place for multiple orientations
• Artwork is signed by the artist
• Certificate of authenticity
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IN SITU PHOTOS
‘In situ’ photos have been included to help with visualisation of the artwork in your home. In situ photos provided were created using the ArtStage app and may not be perfectly to scale. This being said, every effort has been made to represent the size of the art accurately but please read the dimensions of the artwork to ensure it fits your space perfectly. Where provided, photos of framed art are for illustrative purposes only.
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PACKAGING & DELIVERY
This artwork is available now and is ready to hang. It will leave my studio within 3 business days. The painting continues down the sides of the canvas so there is no need to frame. Should you choose Bluethumb’s framing option please allow additional time. The greatest of care is taken with all my artwork and it will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Packaging and delivery within Australia are included in the artwork price.

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Angela Roskell is a leading Australian fluid artist, widely collected for her large-scale abstract paintings that balance intentional structure with intuitive movement. Her paintings are defined by earthy colour palettes, striking contrasts and intricate surface details.
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Angela’s artwork has been featured on Channel 9’s The Block, Selling Houses Australia, Stan’s Prosper and in leading design publications, curated art books and gallery exhibitions across Australia.
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“It’s never a wasted day doing what you love and for me, that’s creating art. I love the freedom, the challenge and the chance to create something beautiful that lasts.”
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Inspired by the places she has called home, Angela draws from the lush rainforests of Northern New South Wales, the golden beaches of Queensland and the vast, mineral-rich terrain of Western Australia. These landscapes emerge in her paintings as abstract impressions rather than direct depictions. Across her collections, the mood shifts from soft and calming to bold and energetic.
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Angela’s original paintings can be found in homes, hotels and workplaces across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas. She is also a three-time Bluethumb Top 10 bestselling artist and a two-time Bluethumb Art Prize finalist. She has featured among Art Lovers Australia’s Trending Artists from 2022 to 2026 and has been recognised as one of the gallery’s bestselling artists and an Art Lovers Australia Art Prize finalist.
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Drawing on more than a decade of experience, Angela has mentored emerging artists, sharing her knowledge and techniques, contributing to the continued growth of contemporary fluid art in Australia.