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Tessa Murphy Tessa Murphy

Mount Gambier South Australia

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This striking and emotionally charged painting features a bold yellow cross as the central figure, radiating hope and spiritual strength. The cross stands tall and centered, outlined with a rough black border that adds depth and intensity to the composition. Surrounding the cross is a halo-like burst of yellow and greenish hues, suggesting divine energy or spiritual awakening, blending organically into a deep blue background that grounds the image with a sense of calm and mystery.

The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, giving the piece a raw, heartfelt quality. The contrast between the luminous yellow and the dark tones evokes the triumph of light over darkness, symbolizing faith, salvation, and divine presence amidst chaos or despair. This painting serves as a powerful visual reminder of resilience and the enduring light of belief.

The initials or signature at the bottom suggest a personal and introspective connection to the work, making it not just a piece of art, but a declaration of faith.

Radiant faith

Tessa Murphy Tessa Murphy

Acrylic, 30.5cm (W) x 61cm (H)

A$210

"Crimson Rose Ochre Embrace" is a stunning masterpiece created by the talented artist, Tessa Murphy. This visually captivating painting presents a harmonious fusion of three exquisite colors: Crimson red, Paramount Rose, and Yellow Ochre. Each color brings a unique aspect to the artwork, inviting viewers to delve into the intricate dance of human emotions.

The vibrant crimson red symbolizes passion and intensity, reflecting the artist's unwavering dedication to her craft. Paramount Rose introduces an air of romance and sensitivity, highlighting Tessa's remarkable ability to infuse her work with emotional depth. Yellow ochre serves as the perfect complement, grounding the painting in warmth and balance while emphasizing the complexities of our emotional experiences.

This enchanting fusion of colors prompts viewers to contemplate the delicate equilibrium of love, passion, and stability within our lives. "Crimson Rose Ochre Embrace" encourages us to acknowledge and appreciate the beauty that arises from the interplay of contrasting emotions.

As a true testament to Tessa Murphy's artistic brilliance and creative vision, this breathtaking piece is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on all those fortunate enough to lay their eyes upon it.

Crimson red orchre embrace

Tessa Murphy Tessa Murphy

Acrylic, 12cm (W) x 12cm (H)

A$150

**"Tree of Life" by Tessa Murphy**

"Tree of Life" is a captivating painting by Tessa Murphy that celebrates the beauty and interconnectedness of life. The painting features a vibrant, flourishing tree, with its roots firmly planted in the earth and its branches reaching towards the heavens.

Murphy's use of bold colors and intricate details captures the essence of the tree as a symbol of growth, strength, and resilience. The tree's intertwining branches represent the interconnectedness of all living things, reminding us of our shared dependence on the earth and each other.

"Tree of Life" invites viewers to contemplate the beauty and fragility of life, and the importance of nurturing and protecting the natural world. Murphy's skillful use of composition and color creates a visually stunning work of art that celebrates the majesty of the tree as a powerful symbol of life, growth, and renewal.

Tree of life by Tessa Murphy

Tessa Murphy Tessa Murphy

Acrylic, 10cm (W) x 10cm (H)

A$90

"Kindness" is a heartwarming and uplifting artwork by Tessa Murphy that embodies the power of compassion and empathy. This captivating piece showcases various acts of kindness, depicting individuals from different walks of life extending a helping hand, offering comfort, and spreading love.

With a soft color palette and delicate brushstrokes, Tessa illustrates the beauty and simplicity of kind gestures, highlighting their ability to create a ripple effect of positivity. Each scene in the painting represents a unique moment of connection, showcasing the transformative impact that small acts of kindness can have on others.

From a stranger helping an elderly person cross the street to a group of friends sharing a warm embrace, "Kindness" invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with compassion and to consider the profound effect that kindness can have on the world.

Through this tender and visually captivating piece, Tessa Murphy reminds us of the importance of kindness in our daily lives and the profound impact it can have on those around us. "Kindness" inspires viewers to spread love and empathy, encouraging us all to be agents of positive change in our communities.

Kindness

Tessa Murphy Tessa Murphy

Watercolour, 5cm (W) x 5cm (H)

A$90

Ivan Krisjansen

Adelaide

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The image is a figurative representation of anxiety as the graduate contemplates the impoverished labour market and declining salary scale in the work place.

The Graduate

Ivan Krisjansen

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

A$2,730

Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished him from his peers. He advocated logic, extensive theoretical research, and a strong degree of both physical and mental discipline. While these attitudes were novel at the time, his writings on the subject became legendary and eventually served as a model for a new generation of players. His scientific style emphasized whole systems of play that extended from the opening to the endgame.

Mikhail Botvinnik

Ivan Krisjansen

Charcoal, 48cm (W) x 65cm (H)

A$2,510

Marguerite Duras spent her life in opposition to right wing forces, found strength in contradiction, subversion, purposeful ambiguity, and modes of resistance. She is depicted in a moment of both presence and abandonment, attention and deep contemplation. She understood that when writing “You have to let it happen ..., you can’t control yourself, you have to let go because you don’t know everything about yourself. You don’t know what you’re capable of writing.”

Marguerite Duras

Ivan Krisjansen

Charcoal, 1cm (W) x 72cm (H)

A$1,920

A quote from the novel "man is not truly one, but truly two," sums up the dual nature of man - he can be good and also possess the capacity to be - like Mr. Hyde 'a man who was without bowels of mercy.'

Mr. Hyde

Ivan Krisjansen

Charcoal, 37cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$2,410

Donna Price

Western Australia

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A small watercolour sketch of the bright coloured Eastern Rosella looking back at me.

Pretty boy

Watercolour, 15cm (W) x 21cm (H)

A$140

Blue Fairy wren looking down and perched on the flowering Geraldton plant.

Blue Fairy Wren

Oil, 19cm (W) x 19cm (H)

A$300

A portrait of the Great Egret a white wading bird on a blue background

Great Egret

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

A$170

A little Red-winged fairy wren with a blue head is sitting on a twig and looking down at an insect. A pink gum blossom is also in the image.

Red-winged fairy wren

Watercolour, 14cm (W) x 19cm (H)

A$220

John Mandich

Melbourne

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A portrait of a woman's bust, where she is looking directly at the viewer, with her left breast exposed. She has black hair and a blue shirt which is open, revealing one of her breasts.

Zita

Oil, 42cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$590

This is an impressionist, and slightly abstract I guess, portrait of Stephanie, wearing little but the black hat in the painting's title

Stephanie with Black Hat

Oil, 52cm (W) x 76cm (H)

A$590

A self-portrait, depicting the subject as two people.

Self Portrait

Oil, 130cm (W) x 200cm (H)

A$7,770

Impressionist portrait of a woman's bust while she is nude. Expression neutral and she is just sitting there.

Anna

Oil, 60cm (W) x 133cm (H)

A$1,650

Michelle Nixon

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

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Cry Me a River No.1 of a Triptych Series

Acrylic, 61cm (W) x 91cm (H)

A$650

Dressing the Absurd...again

Mixed Media, 61cm (W) x 91cm (H)

A$1,200

Ray of Sunshine - LARGE ABSTRACT ARTWORK

Acrylic, 122cm (W) x 91cm (H)

A$1,500

Just a Moment

Mixed Media, 122cm (W) x 91cm (H)

A$1,500

Kayla Gill

Perth

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Before the Blue Mountains Fire Disaster

Blue Mountains "Before the devastating Fire"

Oil, 122cm (W) x 91cm (H)

A$2,680

Spring Harvest

Oil, 115cm (W) x 85cm (H)

A$5,250

The Pinjarra Massacre

Battle of Pinjarra

Oil, 148cm (W) x 110cm (H)

A$5,050

Baby Kookaburra's just out of the nest

Happy Family

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

A$1,630

Feng Guo

Sydney

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(CreativeWork) Sleeping with death by Feng Guo. Mixed Media. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Sleeping with death

Mixed Media, 48cm (W) x 61cm (H)

A$200

(CreativeWork) Blue Eyes by Feng Guo. Drawing. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Blue Eyes

Drawing, 24cm (W) x 15cm (H)

A$100

Avatar Girl

Oil, 30cm (W) x 45cm (H)

A$250

(CreativeWork) Still Life by Feng Guo. Drawing. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Still Life

Drawing, 50cm (W) x 33cm (H)

A$150

Kim Vernon

Sydney

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Pink white and yellow everlasting paper daisies, Australian natives in a field.

Tall Daisy Syndrome Ed. 1 of 250

Photograph, 96.5cm (W) x 71cm (H)

A$690

A beautiful Australian native red waratah flower

Waratah Crown Ed. 1 of 250

Photograph, 80cm (W) x 80cm (H)

A$590

Blue sky, white clouds, blue water, white sand, and green grasses.

Tassie Beach -1 Ed. 2 of 250

Photograph, 100cm (W) x 50cm (H)

A$550

John MOIR

DUNOLLY.

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Travelling in Italy by whatever means you have is great. You will see many great hilltop structures and then there are the Castles. They are just amazing. I hope I have captured something of the overall effect they make through the various examples I have painted. This one is on a long canvas to capture the extra buildings often overlooked.

An Italian Tuscan Castella Complex

Acrylic, 90cm (W) x 30cm (H)

A$1,320

The scene is set at dusk, within a blue hue with a few hazy pieces cropping up and as your eyes focus you can make out a few items of interest

Mistique Harbour

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

A$320

In a quiet corner of a chapel peace is found is the simplest of of subjects - a window. The difference is the creeper that enshrouds the window.
Because it is on a board it can be posted in a padded bag.

Chapel Window

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

A$300

One of many amazing views of the unique formation of the Grampian Ranges near Dunkeld

Grampians View at Dunkeld

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

A$1,280

Ersu Turk

Adelaide, South Australia

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A swimmer looking up majestically.. most likely just won a gold medal with Australian colours

Swimmer

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

A$220

Two women, one in staring into space contemplating her next move, the other calm and relaxed eyes shut mid slow blink and closer to the viewer. This is all fabric and is referred to as Fabric Art or Textile Art. The women were from a comic book, and were based on Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell from the 1960's. My inspiration for textile art is Bisa Butler whose works are amazing.

My competition

Other Media, 48cm (W) x 38cm (H)

A$1,280

Green Tree Frog

Green Tree Fog

Mixed Media, 50cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$600

a woman staring in to the distance from the beach, wearing a red sun hat and shades under the bright sunlight.She's standing on the beach, and the ocean is behind her

Sunny Day

Gouache, 59.4cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$270