Golden Thaw

Golden Thaw captures the quiet magic of winter as a glowing river of light winds through a snow-covered landscape beneath a dramatic sunset sky. Rich golds, soft pinks, and moody charcoal clouds create a striking contrast against the cool whites and blues of the frozen earth. Two deer pause at the riverbank, adding a sense of life, wonder, and serenity to the scene.

This original painting blends warmth and stillness, symbolising hope, renewal, and the promise of change even in the coldest seasons. A captivating statement piece perfect for bringing light and atmosphere into any living space.
Painted in acrylic on canvas, 50.8 x 40.6cm, varnished for UV and moisture protection.

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I’m Tina, a self-taught painter based in Canberra. I’ve been painting for a couple of years now, and honestly, I’m still surprised by how much it’s taken over my life.

My work is about a specific kind of moment — the ones where the world slows down. Light settling across an open field. The pause before everything moves again. I’m drawn to those in-between spaces, where there’s room to breathe and just be.

I work in acrylics, mostly landscapes and coastal scenes, using impressionistic brushwork to capture feeling over detail. I’m less interested in painting a place exactly as it is, and more interested in how it feels to be there.

Each piece is my attempt to offer that slowness to whoever lives with it — a quiet corner in a busy home, a moment to stop and settle.
I work from my home studio in Canberra, and I'm always happy to discuss commissions or custom sizing.