The complete list of Bluethumb artists from A to Z. | Page 1091

Xi Gao

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Imagine the softness of a canvas under your fingertips, smooth yet slightly textured in certain places. You can feel the light graininess of the salt—tiny, raised particles that create a subtle tactile effect on the surface. Now picture a joyful, smiling Santa Claus, his body turned upside down. His large, round belly and fluffy white beard are exaggerated in a playful, cartoonish way, making him feel lighthearted and full of holiday spirit. His bright red suit and white trim stand out in sharp contrast against the textured background, which adds a sense of depth and dimension.

You might sense the warmth of the colors—vibrant reds, whites, and soft shadows that give Santa his festive glow. The upside-down position adds a touch of whimsy and humor, making you smile. There’s a feeling of movement and joy, as if Santa is playfully hanging in the air, bringing with him a sense of fun and cheer. The salt’s texture feels like a soft, subtle invitation to touch the piece, giving it an extra layer of depth beyond just the painted image.

Even with your eyes closed, the energy of the artwork is clear—it's warm, inviting, and full of festive joy. It’s a playful and imaginative portrayal of a beloved holiday figure that fills you with a sense of lightheartedness and holiday cheer.

Reversed Cheer

Acrylic, 30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$110

You can feel the smooth surface of the canvas under your fingertips, soft yet sturdy. As you explore the painting, you sense the boldness of the lines—the joyful, round figure of Santa Claus, captured in a simple, playful pose. He’s mid-leap, arms wide with a broad smile on his face, exuding warmth and excitement. His iconic red suit stands out in vivid, cheerful color, with crisp white accents, adding a festive energy to the piece.

The lines are clean and smooth, giving Santa a whimsical, cartoon-like quality, emphasizing his motion as if he’s jumping right out of the canvas. You can almost feel the lightheartedness in the air, as if his joyous spirit fills the room. There’s no clutter, just the joyful simplicity of his leap, making the scene feel bright and uplifting.

The artwork radiates a sense of fun, innocence, and holiday cheer, with its minimalistic style making it feel modern yet full of classic Christmas joy. Even with your eyes closed, you can almost hear the laughter and feel the warmth of the holiday season as you imagine this leaping Santa, bringing a smile to your face.

Does it feel like the room has come alive with Christmas cheer? That’s the spirit this piece hopes to evoke—light, playful, and full of festive joy.

Merry Leap

Acrylic, 30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$110

Xian ZHANG

Melbourne

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A Red Pomegranate

Oil, 50cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$340

Smiling Giraffe

Oil, 2cm (W) x 90cm (H)

A$1,630

Flowers in March

Oil, 55cm (W) x 35cm (H)

A$390

Xiao Shen

Hobart TAS

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A plein air watercolour sketch of a green-sailed boat moored on the Huon River, surrounded by soft hills and calm reflections. Painted with Daniel Smith watercolours on handmade paper.

Mooring at Huon River

Watercolour, 20.5cm (W) x 10cm (H)

A$150

A romantic wooden doorway in South Hobart framed by climbing red and white blossoms, set in a warm brick wall, painted in delicate watercolour.

The Door of Red and White

Watercolour, 13cm (W) x 20cm (H)

A$260

A watercolour painting of the Aurora Australis over Tasmania, with soft bands of green and pink light sweeping across a deep blue night sky filled with stars, silhouetted by tall pine trees in the foreground.

Under the Aurora Sky

Watercolour, 17.5cm (W) x 11.9cm (H)

A$160

A tall ship with warm wooden-toned hull moored at Hobart pier, its masts rising into a clear blue sky, reflected in the textured waves of the harbour, painted in realistic watercolour.

The Tall Ship of Hobart

Watercolour, 17.2cm (W) x 25.2cm (H)

A$500

Xiaochi Li

Brisbane

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Xiaojian Yang

Melbourne

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A shy woman

Pencil, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$400

An old man who is smoking

Pencil, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$400

A mother and her baby

Pencil, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$400

A woman in traditional clothes

Pencil, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$400

Xiaoyue Cao

Melbourne

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Spring Rhapsody

Oil, 30cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$680

Xiaoyun Tang Xiaoyun Tang

southbank

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naruto hyuuga hinata

Xiaoyun Tang Xiaoyun Tang

Drawing, 22cm (W) x 30cm (H)

A$130

black n white Jellyfish

Xiaoyun Tang Xiaoyun Tang

Ink, 21cm (W) x 29cm (H)

A$110

watercolour Echoes of an European Town

Xiaoyun Tang Xiaoyun Tang

Watercolour, 13cm (W) x 18cm (H)

A$110

watercolor Sydney Opera House

Xiaoyun Tang Xiaoyun Tang

Watercolour, 21cm (W) x 14.5cm (H)

A$130

XiChen CY

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

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0831

Acrylic, 25cm (W) x 25cm (H)

A$250

XING YAN

Brisbane

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Spring

Other Media, 24cm (W) x 32.7cm (H)

A$190

Spring

Other Media, 24cm (W) x 32.7cm (H)

A$160

Spring

Other Media, 24cm (W) x 32.7cm (H)

A$160

Spring

Other Media, 24cm (W) x 32.7cm (H)

A$160

Xinh Lapinski

Sydney

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A close up of the beautiful Kate Moss.
Note this is 2 paintings that make up the complete picture.

Kate Moss

Oil, 102cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$890

Linda Evangelista

Oil, 51cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$890

Portrait of Frida, an amazing woman also a painter herself.

Strong and Brave Frida

Oil, 76cm (W) x 101cm (H)

A$2,660

The Beatles

Oil, 83cm (W) x 37cm (H)

A$390