Painting by roni johnston 18 Artworks Sold

Among the Banksias

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

61cm (W) x 61cm (H) x 3cm (D)

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Artwork Description

There is a quiet dignity in the black cockatoo that has always captivated me. Framed by native flora, this portrait celebrates not only its striking beauty but also the calm strength and wisdom it seems to carry. My hope is that this painting invites a deeper appreciation for one of Australia's most remarkable native birds and the wild places they call home.

Artist Bio

The subjects I paint are the ones that make me stop and look twice—a curious cockatoo, a gathering of native blooms, the graceful curve of a eucalyptus branch or the joyful abundance of fruit in full colour. My paintings are a celebration of nature's beauty and the quiet moments that so often go unnoticed.

Painting has been woven through every stage of my life. Growing up in the Blue Mountains nurtured a lifelong appreciation for Australia's remarkable birds, botanicals and landscapes, while a background in Graphic Design and Photography refined my eye for colour, composition and storytelling. Although I've explored many creative paths, I've always found myself happiest with a paintbrush in hand.

Working across both realistic and expressive styles, I paint primarily in acrylic on canvas, allowing each subject to evolve in its own way. Whether carefully detailed or loosely interpreted, my work is inspired by a desire to capture not only what I see, but what I feel—a sense of wonder, joy and connection to the natural world.

Today I paint from my home studio in Sydney's northern beaches, where every piece begins with curiosity and a love of colour. Every painting is an invitation to pause, smile and reconnect with the beauty that surrounds us.

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roni's studio is in Sydney