The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. — artist's signature The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. — edge view
The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph.
The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph.
The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. — artist's signature
The painting is surrounded by a white border which enhances the framing. See photograph. — edge view
Painting by Michael Giddens 34 Artworks Sold

Peony

Watercolour, Canvas, Framed by Artist

32cm (W) x 32cm (H) x 4.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$230

Arrives 19–21 Sep

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Artwork Description

This peony grows in my garden and has been painted a few times. The painting is watercolour painted directly on to a especially primed canvas.

Artist Bio
Photo of Michael Giddens
Michael Giddens 222 artworks | 8 Sold

I am an artist, pianist and educator. Studied at the University of Melbourne and hold a Bachelor, Masters and.Ph.D. I have been fortunate to study in Wisconsin and Switzerland and hold a variety of Diplomas in arts and musical studies. My main painting studies have been in the U.S.A. My favourite oil artist teachers are Gary and Kathwren Jenkins. I adore the watercolours of Jean Haines. I have won several prizes including the Victorian Artists' Society and the Freda Cohen Prize University of Melbourne. I exhibit regularly through the Victorian Artists' Society and the Camberwell Art Show. My favourite mediums are oils, oil pastel and watercolour. I enjoy a variety of subject matter including florals, fish, birds and wildlife.In May, 2019, I am honoured to be a judge at the International Chinese Cultural Association Art Show, to beheld at the Victorian Artists Society. In 2025 I was pleased to receive a prize from the prestigious Terravarna art gallery, USA.

Commissions
Michael's studio is in Melbourne, Australia