Where The Water’s Deepest

ARTWORK STORY
Araceli did what any good daughter of Isabella Silvera would do when she felt the rug being pulled out from beneath her: she lit the damned rug on fire. Not in a literal sense of course. The East Wharf was not the sort of establishment where one set fire to the décor–though, knowing her madre, Isabella would have done it anyway, but she’d have soaked the rug in gasoline first. Araceli smiled at the thought—a genuine smile; she let it show.
The man seated across from her frowned, adjusted his silver cufflinks. “Miss Silvera, I think you do not understand.” The man’s eyes were hidden behind black-tinted shades stark against a white suit worn over a crisp white button-up, and despite the cool breeze coming in off the bay, he was sweating.
“Sí señor, perhaps I do not.”
The bay glistened like a field of diamonds. A sleek racing yacht with bright red sails launched from the marina and made for open water. Catching the building wind, its sails snapped taught, full, and bright as a bonfire; and as if it were made of the very wind itself, cut the water between a fleet of gleaming superyachts anchored out among the diamonds.

ARIVE READY TO HANG
This artwork will arrive ready to hang. Plastic wrap and two layers box will protect from damage in transit. We create modern visual art for modern interiors. This artwork is created with a purpose to enhance living spaces and enrich owners lives.

HOW ARTWORK IS CREATED
Our art is crafted by hand in our stunning studio in beautiful Queensland. We spend a lot of time perfecting each canvas. We flesh-out every idea for each composition, including palette, purpose and atmosphere of each work. Sometimes a dozen sketches are completed before we even start, ensuring the best quality possible.

DETAILS
Our artworks are a fully immersive experience in which we concentrate our attention to detail until we’re fully satisfied with every piece that we produce. We proud of our creations and happy to share our inspirations.

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As equal partners in the creative process, we (Catherine and Ivan) are ‘11 Art Studio’. We create modern paintings to enrich living spaces and lives. WE ARE NEW ON THIS WEBSITE!

Here is our story of why we are painting

Once upon a time, we moved five times in four-and-a-half years; Brisbane, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Sydney and then back to the Gold Coast again. You see, whenever we move home we always choose the best option available. Why? Because living in beauty and comfort is essential to us.

Our hearts are in highest vibration when we have light walls, soft carpet, beautiful blinds, spaciousness and wonderful natural views. But, despite this, our previous homes always lacked emotion. They were pleasant but they didn’t make our heart’s sing.

From our apartment in Sydney, we could see the city, a piece of Botany Bay and the Royal National park (Yes, it happens, don’t ask about the price). There was no denying the apartment’s beauty! However, there was just one ‘catch’... it was one-hundred square meters of bland emptiness.

Have you experienced this?

A lack of colour, decoration, or attractive patterns? Or maybe, just realising that yesterday's style does not make you happy anymore.

Before our children were born (now we have three boys), we had a tiny apartment of just thirty-four square meters. Before we moved in, we renovated everything. Through the experience we discovered that a splash of the right colour, images, or even just colour tints can create emotions and energy that weren’t there before. Sometimes it’s just the small touches that breathe life and vibrancy into a home.

Catherine has a degree in visual arts. She works with portraits, landscapes, still lifes, graphics, oil, coal, and pencil. First, she drew for our house; now, we do it for other people.

The first painting left the studio five minutes after the presentation.

We didn’t even say it was for sale! We had simply published it on a WhatsApp group shared with friends. As soon as he saw it, our friend Andrew typed ‘I’ll buy it.’
‘Are you serious?’ typed his wife.
Andrew didn’t hesitate. “It resonates with me. I like it!”

The second canvas was taken from our wall by a neighbour who came in to talk about the children.

It was a 60x90 abstract painting in cool blues. Julie clapped her hands together and said, “I want it. I’ve fallen in love, and I’ll take it!”

After my wife and I shared a glance, I hesitantly responded, “Oops, are you sure? We like it too! We were thinking of hanging it in the bedroom. What would your offer be?”

Julie smiled. “I visit galleries; I know trends, products and prices.”

Julie was an accountant, and one of her clients owns a well-known gallery. We knew her reputation. She offered us three times more than we had expected.

And that is how we became a full-time people-to-people business
We believe interior art should decorate and ennoble while matching in style and aesthetic. We are willing to create works of any size and character on demand. It is our passion to help people breathe life, colour and quality into their homes.

Thank you for reading. Sharing our journey and art is important to us. Follow us, like us (Thank you!) and Enjoy!

11 Art Studio
Ivan and Catherine