Holly

Holly is one of our most familiar evergreen trees, its bright red berries and glossy leaves bring color and life into our gardens and some homes in winter. Holly is a well-loved shrub that shelters birds and gives hedgehogs a cosy place to hibernate. Holly branches have been used for many years to decorate homes at the festive season, has been known as a symbol of fertility and eternal life and thought to have magical powers.

Inspired by its bright berries and beauty this is painted in watercolor, ink and acrylic. It is framed, ready to hang and has an acid free foam core backing. I especially focused on the golden ink detail that catches the light making this work of art even more magical.

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Welcome! I enjoy painting a diverse range of art at my Blue Mountains Studio and Gallery drawing inspiration from the stunning surroundings and its abundance of flora and fauna. My aim is to inspire and bring joy, taking the ordinary and enhancing detail, light and form.

My animals are expressive and quirky at times and my landscapes evoke a sense of tranquility. With delicate, layered brushwork they lend a sense of vitality and depth.

Beginning my art journey in 2008 I started with fantasy watercolors that soon became a channel for expressing my emotions, leaning towards light in the darkness. I quickly became a prolific painter experimenting with different mediums and painting a variety of art, and it felt like I had finally met my inner, creative spirit. My dream of owning my own studio/gallery became a reality in 2012 and to this day I still enjoy meeting and selling to many art lovers.

I participate in a range of group exhibitions, when I can, and have held a variety of successful solo shows. I'm very honored to have gained a number of awards over the years, winning the prestigious Rose Lindsay Art Prize at Blue Mountains Art Fest and won First Prize at BMCAN's NSW Parliament House Exhibition for 'Winter in the Blue Mountains', along with People Choice Awards and Highly Commended. I'm delighted that many of my paintings continue to be held in private and public collections worldwide, along with commissioned art products.

Thank you so much for taking the time to view my art.

With my very best wishes

Linda