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Tara Macphail

Canberra, ACT

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Gordon Simmonds

Brisbane

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Beneath a searing Middle Eastern sky, where the earth bakes in deep ochres and the horizon glows in burnt orange, a Light Horse soldier kneels beside his Waler horse. Dust clings to their sun-beaten forms, This powerful moment, frozen in oil and pigment, captures not action, but sacrifice—of the quiet kind that defines true mateship.

Titled “The Last Drop”, this original oil painting tells the story of one man’s final act of devotion. The soldier, parched and worn from days without reprieve. Instead of quenching his own thirst, he pours his last drink into his Slouch Hat and offers it to his Waler. The horse, eyes heavy but trusting, leans forward—not just for water, but for reassurance from the only constant in this chaotic war.

Rendered in rich, earthy tones, the painting evokes the raw beauty and brutality of the Middle east campaign. The dusty reds and orange-tinged browns tell of heat, hardship, and endurance. There are no medals here, no glory—only a quiet act of love between soldier and steed.

The Waler was more than transport; he was a companion , a bearer of burdens, and a lifeline. In this scene, the lines between man and animal blur, revealing a bond stronger than fear or exhaustion.

“The Last Drop” is not just a painting—it is a tribute to the unsung heroes of war, both two-legged and four. For lovers of military history, equine beauty, or the poignant moments often lost in battle, this artwork offers a stirring, unforgettable glimpse into courage, sacrifice, and love under fire.

Anzac day - The Last Drop - Original Oil painting

Gordon Simmonds

Oil, 80cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$1,230

A super realistic oil painting inspired by Renoir and Australian Wildlife

Big red - Original Oil

Gordon Simmonds

Oil, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$390

Inspirated by the Amazing Australian Beaches and wildlife - this painting captures a Pelican in a beautiful seaside setting .

Pelican Shores - Original Oil

Gordon Simmonds

Oil, 80cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$540

A realistic close up image of a Beautiful Pelican sitting on a rock against an amazing sunset

Pelican Waters- Original Oil

Gordon Simmonds

Oil, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$390

Rosie grundell

Scarsdale Victoria

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This semi abstract landscape is divided into three panels. The first panel shows a large tree in Flinders Ranges. The middle panel shows the detail of the tree trunk up close. And the final panel shows the layers of soil beneath tree.

Flinders Tree

Mixed Media, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$220

This painting is in three panels. The first panels depict a large old knarled gum tree on a hill, there is a full moon, and sky is a soft purple haze. The tree is on a slope, and the viewer gets a cross-sectional view of the soil sublayers and rocks beneath the tree. the middle panel is a close up look at the tree bark and all the wonderful colors and the last panel is a close look at the pigment that makes up the soil.

Purple moon

Mixed Media, 29cm (W) x 49cm (H)

A$220

The Painting is displayed in three panels. The first shows a large River Red Gum tree partly submerged in a wetland filled with Cumbungi reeds. the middle panel shows the detail of the color and texture of the tree bark up close. And the third panel shows what lies below the tree in the sediment layer.

Red Gum in Wetland

Mixed Media, 29cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$220

The painting comprises of three panels on the one piece of Fabriano 300gsm water color paper. The first panel depicts a large River Red Gum tree partly submerged in the water. The second panel depicts a close view of the bark of the tree. And the third shows the swirling masses of algae filaments and detritus.

What lies beneath

Mixed Media, 29cm (W) x 43cm (H)

A$220

Questioned Artist

Perth

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Abstract zebra crossing

Zebra Crossing

Questioned Artist

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

A$680

Blue rain in the night sky

Blue nights

Questioned Artist

Acrylic, 76cm (W) x 38cm (H)

A$1,040

Subway system lines

Subway system

Questioned Artist

Spray Paint, 76cm (W) x 38cm (H)

A$940

Spraypaint galaxy space

Spaced out

Questioned Artist

Acrylic, 61cm (W) x 76.2cm (H)

A$930

Sanaz Hosseini

Melbourne

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lady

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

A$250

The Infinity

Charcoal, 71cm (W) x 70cm (H)

A$2,580

The girl with rose

Charcoal, 50cm (W) x 70cm (H)

A$1,850

The Life

Charcoal, 50cm (W) x 70cm (H)

A$1,850

Guiyong Zhu

Adelaide

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This painting captures the spring view in the South Australian countryside. The scene unfolds with vibrant yellow canola flowers, lush green trees and grass, and undulating country roads, creating a vivid and inviting representation of the season's charm.

Countryside 2

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

A$530

This painting encapsulates a tranquil morning in the spring countryside, depicting a horse peacefully grazing on grass.

Countryside 3

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

A$530

This painting encapsulates a tranquil morning in the spring countryside, depicting a horse peacefully grazing on grass.

Countryside 4

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

A$530

On this picturesque day, under the clear blue sky, lambs peacefully graze on lush green grass. Some of them leisurely lie down, creating a serene scene of tranquillity.

Countryside 1

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

A$530

Nicole Farago

Sydney

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two red pears on wooden bench

A Pair of Pears

Oil, 42cm (W) x 37cm (H)

A$650

red fruit with drips on blue background

Tamerillos

Oil, 35cm (W) x 30cm (H)

A$440

full purple close up of grapes on a vine

Part of a Bunch

Oil, 84cm (W) x 110cm (H)

A$610

Black and white intertwining and entangling lines.

Black Puzzle Part 2

Drawing, 61cm (W) x 85cm (H)

A$840

Jess Rose

Brisbane

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Abstract acrylic art on stretched canvas. Lost field of Roses has a white oak floating frame.

Lost in Rose

Acrylic, 122cm (W) x 122cm (H)

A$1,030

Bright pink, soft pinks, white and beige free poured into aesthetically pleasing swirls.

Heart Explosion

Acrylic, 122cm (W) x 122cm (H)

A$1,500

Blended pink acrylic abstract art piece with a featured soft pink bleed coming from the top of the canvas.

Bleeding Pink

Acrylic, 122cm (W) x 122cm (H)

A$1,500

Bright pink acrylic artwork of an abstract ladies face and neck. Depicted to represent extreme ideals in the beauty industry with oversized lips and eyes and big hair.

Beauty Ideals

Acrylic, 122cm (W) x 122cm (H)

A$1,500

Karen BARBER

Bass 3991

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Suburbia

Oil, 60cm (W) x 45cm (H)

A$370

The Musician

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

A$400

Clowns, Circus clown in full costume

Julian

Oil, 40cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$430

Electric Tree

Oil, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$340

William Millward

Wollongong

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(CreativeWork) Maybe tomorrow by William Millward. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Maybe tomorrow

William Millward

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 120cm (H)

A$1,600

(CreativeWork) Untitled by William Millward. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Untitled

William Millward

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 120cm (H)

A$1,600

(CreativeWork) Untitled by William Millward. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Untitled

William Millward

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 120cm (H)

A$1,600

(CreativeWork) Lost in a wonderland by William Millward. Acrylic. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Lost in a wonderland

William Millward

Acrylic, 120cm (W) x 120cm (H)

A$1,600