Gum Blossom Gleam

This pretty, metallic gold and silver illustration features three, flowering gum (Eucalyptus) varieties. In bright light and under sunlight the leaves and blossom have a sparkly effect. Blooms are provided by the stamens and attract pollinators such as insects or nectar-feeding birds. The petals are fused into the cap. This piece would look lovely in a silver or gold frame to set off the artwork.

Celebrating the beauty of this Australian native flower. Artwork is hand drawn using a waterproof, black pigment liner, hand painted with metallic gold and silver watercolour and select areas are coloured with metallic markers. Metallic gold and silver pencils help to define and give more detail to the piece. High quality, 220gsm drawing paper. Sprayed with permanent matt finish to protect the artwork.

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A Graphic Designer for over 20 years and a desire to develop my artistic abilities has led me to focus on visual art. Finding a combination of design and art skills compliment each other. Inspired by Australia's diverse flora and fauna, these illustrations celebrate their unique beauty. Bushwalking and a native garden also strongly influence my pieces. Mediums include pigment liners, watercolour, coloured pencil, markers and gouache. Artwork is hand drawn and sections intentionally left without colour creating a design element. My originals have featured in solo and group art exhibitions and collectors are from Australia and overseas. Collaborating with publishing companies, several illustrations feature on greeting cards. I aim to continually develop and refine my style, to grow as an Australian artist.