Who me Brushtail Possum Framed

"Who, Me ? Brushtail Possum" by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour and is ready to hang.

Even though Brushtail Possums may not be everyone's favourite, I really like them. Their eyes are so beautifully soft and are windows to their souls. In our previous home we had a resident possum, and this is his portrait. After a while he became blind, proven by his daytime activities, bumping into everything around him. He loved our neighbours grapevine and was often seen surrounded by luscious and grape-vine leaves.... and although poor-sighted, he would look at me, with that inquisitive look thinking... Who, Me?

The painting is fully protected from the elements and is framed in a 2cm wide, 2cm deep raw oak frame, and does not require glass. This provides you with a perfect view of the painting's texture without reflection. It is easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Mission: I love exploring the intricacies of nature then paint my interpretation. I strive to express emotion in my artwork and hope it resonates with you too. I hope that it evokes a positive feeling of joyful peace and brightens up a space in your home. My style is a combination of looseness and detail, allowing watercolour to do its magic and then adding some detail bringing the subject to life.

Images: The painting has been professionally scanned depicting the colours as true as possible.

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Born in 1963 to Slovenian parents, I divided my first 20 years between Australia and Slovenia. My love for art took root in early childhood. I vividly recall the arrival of my first mail-order acrylic paint set and a "How-to-paint" book featuring a classic lesson on painting a fruit bowl. Discouraged from pursuing Art School, I relegated my dreams to a hobby and became self-taught.

At seventeen, during a visit to Switzerland to see a friend, I found myself with only 20 Swiss Francs. I chose to invest half in paper and paints. After painting all night, I sold three paintings the next day, which luckily saved me from a bind.

I've always been drawn to a variety of mediums—oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, and lately, watercolors. My goal? To capture both light and emotion. I recall as a teenager pondering if paint could be used in such a way that it breathes life into a canvas. This curiosity has stayed with me over time. Each medium offers a unique avenue for self-expression, yet the subtle conveyance of emotion and vitality remains my never-ending challenge and aspiration.

I am inspired by Australia's vast beauty, the diverse landscape, colourful birdlife, amazing flora and fauna! I am mesmerised by the power of the sun and am in awe of great artists both past (Vincent Van Gogh) and present such as Thomas Schwaller and Alvaro Castagnet.