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Poolside manuka 106x106 framed

BySophie Lawrence

106cm (W) x 106cm (H)

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas ready to hang and framed ina solid timber frame

A$2,250

Gone to

ACT

Gone to ACT

original oil painting of australian bird, galah

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Pick me

ByKirsty McIntyre

20cm (W) x 25cm (H)

oil paint on gallery wrapped canvas, unframed

A$450

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

Beach scene with pop up beach tents and people playing on the beach

Cool Marcoola (Framed)

ByBilly Flores

105cm (W) x 79.5cm (H)

Oil on Linen

A$1,760

Black grey blue muted minimalist abstract pyramyd shape

Dusk (pyramid series)

ByGuzaliya Xavier

91.4cm (W) x 91.4cm (H)

Acrylic paint on canvas

A$1,900

Three beautiful Pears on a plate with Shadow

Pears in Teal

ByClaire Skeet

50cm (W) x 40cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

A$500

Australian still life with martini cocktail and banksia

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The Story Continues... | Framed Oil Painting

ByAlina Hayes

63cm (W) x 63cm (H)

Oil paint on canvas

A$1,590

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

original
oil
painting
blue wrens wattle cootamundra flowers australian birds

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Golden wattle with fairy wrens

ByKirsty McIntyre

63cm (W) x 63cm (H)

Oil paint on gallery wrapped canvas, framed in floating natural ash frame

A$1,490

Gone to

ACT

Gone to ACT

Game Night Ed. 1 of 20

ByAmy Jane

29.7cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A3 Digital drawing print

A$140

Flower garden secret stair garden purple yellow pink flowers

Sunflowers 2

ByGuzaliya Xavier

41cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Acrylic paint on canvas

A$490

Sunny beach day, sunbathing, SUP, and swimming in the turquoise beach water.

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Ocean Secrets

ByLisa Humphrey

61cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Acrylic paint and ink

A$780

Gone to

QLD

Gone to QLD

Working Girls

ByPete Conroy

52cm (W) x 42cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

A$1,200

An origami bunny standing amongst cocktail parasols against a yellow background

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Joyful Jump

BySarah Park

23cm (W) x 23cm (H)

Oil on board, framed

A$420

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

The sun sets over a reflective lake through the trees

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The Night Falls Quiet and Still

ByClaire Skeet

60cm (W) x 60cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

A$490

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

Wild and Free (FRAMED)

ByKate Gradwell

23.5cm (W) x 23.5cm (H)

Acrylic on panel, framed in Tasmanian oak

A$550

The Beautiful Blue Heron is so majestic in the Australian wetlands. The stunning reflected colours and details make this piece so interesting and quite mesmerizing. I've painted this scene a number of times and this piece is the last one available. A stunning piece up close and at a distance. Framed in a Truly lovely handmade Tasmanian Oak floating frame ready to hang.

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Blue Heron in The Sun

ByClaire Skeet

64cm (W) x 44cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

A$700

Gone to

Gone to SA

a boy sits on a door step hugging his dog

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The Step #2

ByGeoff Cunningham

30cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Acrylic & aerosol on artist quality canvas

A$550

Gone to

Gone to SA

Spring

ByKatherine Spiller

63cm (W) x 93cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas, framed. Two weeks required for framing.

A$750

Painting of beach, with people and dogs playing on the beach

Everyman and his dog (FRAMED)

ByBilly Flores

104.5cm (W) x 79cm (H)

Oil on Linen

A$1,760

Tree drovers and a group of working dogs droving a flock of sheep down a sandy road between tall gumtrees.

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Tostaree Drovers

ByAmaria Stark

76.5cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Acrylic paint on stretched slim-line canvas; edges painted; unframed..

A$900

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

A two tiered dripping waterfall of beautiful aqua blue runs through a colourful abstracted landscape of tall trees, colourful shrubs and rockfaces.

Secret Waterfall

ByDebbie Morrison

91cm (W) x 91cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$840

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Beach people, Seagulls in flight, Beach life, Beach holidays, Summer holidays Beach art,

Incoming Seagulls

ByBen Musgrove

93cm (W) x 93cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$1,090

Interpretative Dance - The N° 33

ByGlenn Shaw

51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Acrylic paint on Canvas. Clear varnish.

A$1,590

Dressed to Kill - N°17

ByGlenn Shaw

51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas. Clear varnish.

A$1,590

" A Moment"

BySusan Oram

100cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$640

Two abstract figures in shapes of green, white, orange, blue, yellow, pink, with writing down the side.

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Love In The Air

ByAnn Needham Joy Collection

122cm (W) x 152cm (H)

acrylic o streetched canvas, varnished

A$2,160

Gone to

NSW

Gone to NSW

Colours of the Outback

ByPuppa J

101cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Textured painted with a knife and brush

A$1,940

Cookin Crayfish on the beach

ByAnnakie Jordaan

76cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Mixed media

A$680

Sparks of Joy

ByHanna Edwards

76cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Mixed Media Oil

A$1,940

Overall Size – 57 x 84 x 0.1 cm ( 1 cm border included)

LIMITED EDITION Giclée print on 310gsm textured paper. Unframed . All prints are individually signed , numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Original painting info :
Swoon and Bloom - Passion Flower
By HSIN LIN
15/09/2021
Artist Acrylic on Gesso primed canvas.
Artwork painted extends to all Sides. Ready to hang, D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish.
76 cm (H) x 51 (W) x 3cm (D)
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Affirmation:
Listen with your heart, speak with love.
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To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork is inspired by the Passion Vine that I spotted in my neighborhood closed to my art studio.
I was fascinated by those interesting fringed petals and splendorous tendrils; the white petals shine bright like precious gems under the sunshine.
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Fun Fact of these unusual blossoms - Passion Flower Essence is used to purify and strengthen one’s connection to unconditional love even nowadays.
A Truly Special and Symbolic Gift- Passion Flower, was named by Roman Catholic priests In the 15th and 16th centuries for the Passion of Jesus Christ. There were old sayings that the flower's five petals and five petallike sepals represented the 10 faithful apostles. As for the circle of filaments in the center of the bloomsome, stands for the Crown of Thorns.
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This artwork is painted during the lockdown, a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season.
Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
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-Bloom like flowers -
In this signature series of mine, flowers as the object represent life itself to me.
Our own will to be alive, and the way we want to be alive.
While I carefully paint these tiny flower petals or built up those fine leaves’ vines, it is like the way we try to figure out those uncertainties, furthermore, to be able to be closer to the truth a little bit more.
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Artwork inspired by nature in Bayswater, Melbourne, Spring, 2021. -HSIN LIN
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Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/ROYdMosDsrQ
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[Exhibitions]
-Nov 2021 Blossoms Of life by HSIN LIN- by Knox Immerse /City Council at MIllers Homestead, Melbourne.

Swoon and Bloom - Passion Flower - LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT on paper Ed. 6 of 100

ByHSIN LIN

55cm (W) x 82cm (H)

LIMITED EDITION Giclée print on 310gsm paper . All prints are individually signed , numbered by Artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

A$470

Family Portrait 2

ByTony Belobrajdic

90cm (W) x 48cm (H)

Schmincke acrylic paints. Loose clear primed linen on front and gesso on the back of painting.

A$1,920

Embrace the Indigenous Creativity - Explore Aboriginal Art
This mixed media artwork on canvas is a profound expression of Indigenous creativity. It blends various materials and techniques to produce a piece rich in texture and depth. The artist's vibrant colors create a dynamic visual experience that captivates the senses. To enhance the artwork's aesthetic appeal, the artist used Liquitex Soft Gel, which increases gloss, depth, and transparency while enriching the paint's texture and finish. The artwork comes ready to display with its canvas stretched and a signed certificate of authenticity.

BARUNGGUM YARNING 3

ByCynthia Farr Baruŋgam

50cm (W) x 40cm (H)

High quality mixed media with Gloss Varnish on Cotton Canvas, Stretched ready to hang with painted sides FRAME NOT INCLUDED

A$750

Man with his dog on the beach, Beach walks with dog, Beach people, Beach life, Walking the dog at the Beach.

Mornings With The Dog

ByBen Musgrove

95cm (W) x 95cm (H)

Acrylic on Board

A$1,090

An impressionistic view of the Australian landscape with gum trees and rocks surrounding a small creek.

Australian Landscape - Rocky Creek

BySusan Trudinger

61cm (W) x 61cm (H)

professional quality acrylic paint on gallery wrapped thick edge canvas. Varnished, sides painted, ready to hang unframed.

A$950

Interlocking shapes of colour on black background

Abstract Conclusion - N° 16

ByGlenn Shaw

51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Oil on acrylic background on Canvas. Clear varnish

A$1,590

Square canvas, Modern floral in blues, cream, orange, peach, lilac, greens and earthy tones with chunky paint and textural brushstrokes.

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Blue Passion - Framed textural flower on charcoal coloured background - 33x33cm

ByJen Shewring

33cm (W) x 33cm (H)

Acrylic paint on framed stretched canvas ready to hang

A$450

Gone to

VIC

Gone to VIC

Roxanne's Magnolias

ByMelissa Ritchie

124cm (W) x 93cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

A$4,740

Mahina

ByAmanda Skye Mulder

76cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Acrylic on stretched canvas ready to hang

A$1,400

Dancing colourful Orbs against a blue background

Orbs Dance

ByHelen Joynson

123cm (W) x 77cm (H)

acrylic on canvas

A$690

Lorikeet sitting on fence, abstract background

In this realm of dreaming, who is the dreamer

BySean Grame

40.6cm (W) x 50.1cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$3,130

Magpie with a skull head eye
Acrylic and metal leaf on linen
Ready to hang
Provided with a certificate of authenticity !
Wrapped securely with few layers of bubble wrap
And thick cardboard.
I have a magpie in my garden sometimes she is a little bit naughty but I give her some water and she doesn’t whoop at me ..
But it’s not the same story about people walking around my place ..
She makes me laugh ,naughty magpie !

Don’t play with me! (Unframed price is $220 clic unframed option)

ByLaure Rachon

23cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Acrylic and metal leaf on linen ready to hang

A$220

Adaption

ByPuppa J

92cm (W) x 92cm (H)

Hand painted Acyrilic on canvas

A$1,630

The Reckoning 1

ByPuppa J

110cm (W) x 110cm (H)

Hand painted Acyrilic on canvas

A$2,420

Vibrant colours of Pink, orange and yellow, with lines and blocks of black.
the white elevates the colours, as does the drips and ink highlights

"Remembering"

BySusan Oram

1.5cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Paint, ink layered

A$460

Daisy Highland Cow Limited Edition Giclee Canvas Print Ed. 1 of 250

ByAnne-Marie Bloor

50cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Archival Giclee on gallery wrapped rolled canvas

A$450

A woman wearing a magnificent blue hat with plumes of blue and gold and a saree. her hair is painted in bright blue and gold and white

Peacock Feather Carnevale via Ascot- Individualism

ByDilrukshi Mendis

40cm (W) x 60cm (H)

Acrylic on stretched canvas

A$600

Basham beach road trip

ByMark Espie

60cm (W) x 46cm (H)

Quality oil paints on a pre-primed canvas .

A$430

{Award Update}

Jan 2024 – A Thousand Ways to Love (2023) has received an award as the Highly Commended artwork in The Victorian Artists Society SUMMER EXHIBITION.

Award ceremony Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G0dFqH6HJE

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{Press and Media Coverage:}

1.*Jan 2024–Artist Hsin Lin’s solo exhibition ‘Blossoms of Life' is featured on Victorian Artists Society News.

2.*Jan 2024–Migrant artist inspired by Australian flowers. HSIN LIN’s interview. Published by AMES Australia.

3.*Jan 2024–Director Lu Visits VAS to attend the Exhibition ' Blossoms of Life' by Renowned Australian artist Lin Hsin. Published by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Melbourne, Australia.

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Original artwork info:

A Thousand Ways to Love – Acorn Banksia, Eucalyptus, Amaranthus, Celosia Cristata and Yellow Everlastings
By HSIN LIN
18/12/2023
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
Artwork painted extends to all side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Sealed with clear varnish spray.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)
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Affirmation: While there are a thousand ways to say I love you, my strongest love language is always acts of service.
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To experience the seasons, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom around my surroundings, during its flowering season.
This is my depiction of the gorgeous bouquet that was gifted to me by my family and family members overseas as a surprise, during the opening night of my solo exhibition - Bloom Like Flowers, presented by Maroondah City Council at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery. (Melbourne, Australia) Even the galley curators kept a secret till I saw a large, breathtakingly beautiful bouquet with the crowd during the opening.
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I was overwhelmed by a surge of various emotions. Words could not describe how happy and grateful I am for all the love and support I received. Sometimes the strongest love may be left unsaid but presents itself loudest in action.
Therefore, I chose to express it in the best way I could think of - with my paint brushes and canvas.
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All the native blossoms bloom gloriously. A precious memory that I will cherish forever. Therefore, I have the title - A Thousand Ways to Love, to say I love you, for this particular artwork.
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I started this artwork around Dec 2022. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. To depict the different textures of those special native flowers correctly, somedays I even had to start all over if I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome the day before. Some of the tepals are velvety, some are furry, and some have woody, rough surfaces or relatively firm textures.
The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I always enjoyed. The flowers I painted during day sometimes appear in my dreams. After 12 months of production time, I finally had it completed on Dec 2023.
Here I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like Flowers.
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BANKSIA prionotes, a species of shrub or tree of the genus Banksia in the family Proteaceae, also known as Acorn Banksia or Orange Banksia. In the Language of Flowers, Banksia symbolizes rebirth, regeneration and new beginnings.
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Amaranthus, with tiny flowers blooming in cascading clusters creating a weeping effect, is considered a symbol of immortality due to its longevity.
The name Amaranthus came from the Greek “amarantos”, meaning “unfading”, which also describes the vivid colours of the flowers that can last for weeks while on the plant.
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Dracula Celosia, formerly Celosia cristata, also known as cockscomb, is the crested variety of the species Celosia argentea.
The unusual shape and richly-hued blooms of the flower is not the only reason why it stands out, it’s also believed that celosia is a good omen.
Celosia is a symbol of boldness. If you want to wish someone courage, gifting Celosia to the person you care about will send the right message. Celosia flowers also stand for affection, love, individuality, partnership, resilience, and strength.
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Yellow Paper Daisy, also known as Sticky Everlasting, Shiny Everlasting, or Golden Everlasting.
Yellow Daisy stands for youthful beauty and gentleness. Some people look at the daisy to be a symbol of good luck. However, the most popular meanings attached to the daisy are - loyal love, innocence, and purity.
As for my all-time favourite - Eucalyptus flowers and gum nuts stand for Healing and Protection.
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Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
Artwork inspired by nature in Ringwood, Australia, Summer 2023. -HSIN LIN
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Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/pXOA7ZFS79g
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-Bloom like flowers -
Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings that celebrate native and common flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
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Solo Exhibition :
- 11 - 22 Jan 2024 - HSIN LIN Solo Exhibition- Blossoms of Life at VAS McCubbin Gallery. Invited by The Victorian Artists Society.
Exhibition Vlog : www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBbQxX5zfGU
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Exhibition :
22nd- 30th June 2024 Camberwell Art Show
26 Jan– 5 Feb 2024 VAS SUMMER SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society.

A Thousand Ways to Love – Acorn Banksia, Eucalyptus, Amaranthus, Celosia Cristata and Yellow Everlastings - Award- winning Artwork Plus Featured In Press

ByHSIN LIN

76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H)

Artist Acrylic on triple primed gesso acid free stretched gallery wrapped canvas. Sealed with varnish. Signed at front and ready to hang. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Artwork painted extend to all Sides.

A$29,800

Photo realistic Porsche 911 and raven on white background

Vanity

ByRob REK

150cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Synthetic Polymer Paint on canvas

A$8,500

Brick

ByDarren King

40.5cm (W) x 30.5cm (H)

Acrylic paint, gouache and recycled paper collage on stretched canvas.

A$460

Cockatoos and Magpies on an abstract background.

Abstract - Cockatoos with Magpies

BySusan Trudinger

121cm (W) x 101cm (H)

professional quality acrylic paint on gallery wrapped thick edge canvas. Varnished, sides painted, ready to hang unframed.

A$3,250

A soft green paddock with Australian grasstrees and mallees and a pink sky.

The Home Paddock

ByLydie Paton

43cm (W) x 43cm (H)

Acrylic, charcoal, pencil and oil on Canvas

A$490

Dressed to Kill - N°11

ByGlenn Shaw

51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas. Clear varnish.

A$1,590

Three small colourful fishermen's boats in the foreground where the sun set across the blue waters. Two seagulls approaching the boats to explore for leftover catch of the day.

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Exploring for leftovers

ByAnnakie Jordaan

40.5cm (W) x 40.5cm (H)

Acrylic

A$430

Figure sitting on a rock fishing at nigh time, illuminated only by the full moon as the moon's light is reflected in small ripples in the water. A line of trees are silhouetted on the bank of the river.

Dream Fishing

ByPete Martin

122cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Multi layered transparent layers of acrylic on prepared canvas

A$3,920

Two emu birds painted in vibrant colours on green background.

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Pair of Emu’s -#2

ByJos Coufreur

60cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$1,430

Gone to

Gone to SA

Deep Connection

ByMark Espie

100cm (W) x 100cm (H)

quality oil paints on pre primed canvas

A$1,570

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Ocean Bloom 3

ByMahalia Mabo

76cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Acrylic on canvas

A$2,250

Abstract Conclusion - N° 19

ByGlenn Shaw

51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Oil on acrylic background on Canvas. Clear Varnish

A$1,590

Dog running fast with paws off the ground and flapping ears. Textured paint and vibrant colours.

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A Running Spaniel - Dog

ByJos Coufreur

95cm (W) x 70cm (H)

Acrylic on heavy duty canvas

A$2,800

Painted on 300 grams Saunders 100% cotton paper, Hand made British paper with deckled edges on all four sides, which can be a nice feature for floating frame.
Painted after the photo of a person wearing big fur coat.

Portrait of a Man in Fur Coat

ByTony Belobrajdic

38cm (W) x 56cm (H)

Painted on 300 grams Saunders 100% cotton paper, Hand made British paper with deckled edges on all four sides, which can be a nice feature for floating frame.

A$680