Mother's Day 2021

Mother's Day 2021
The day we get to show our love and appreciation for our mother figures is almost here! We’ve created this gift guide for you by curating a selection of artworks to suit all the amazing mums out there.
If you order by May 2nd we’ll get the artwork to you before Mother’s Day or you can pick up in-store.
To be gifted an artwork chosen by a loved one is such a special gift. Spoil her this Mother’s Day with these gorgeous original works.

For the mum that takes great joy in her garden, these gorgeous floral artworks by Rachael Little bring comfort and cheer without even requiring watering! Shop her works here.

We've created collections to make it easy for you to shop in accordance with your budget. You can view our artworks under $500 here and under $1000 here. And If you feel like splurging on an incredible piece of art, you can find our large scale artwork here.

These Carla Coulson prints inspire women to look within at their own beauty, find their uniqueness and tap into their power, a beautiful gift for any mum! Shop them here.

 

For the jet setting mum who is now an armchair traveller. These beautiful works will take you around the world to Europe and back again. Shop this breathtaking collection of prints here.

When abstract is her thing, these playful treats by Laura Thomas will satisfy her lust for colour. Shop Laura’s work here.

For when you want to blow the budget, these incredible works pack a huge visual punch and make an extraordinary gift, like this one by Tania Blanchard. You can shop our range of large scale artworks here.

Happy browsing and have a wonderful Mother’s Day with your loved ones!

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MEET THE ARTIST: ANGUS MARTIN

MEET THE ARTIST: ANGUS MARTIN

We’re so excited to welcome the work of Angus Martin to our gallery! Angus is a Sydney based artist whose paintings are inspired by music, lyrics, quotes and poetry. Bringing a simple approach to figurative art, his work aims to initiate a personal connection that people resonate with from their own experiences.

       

“I draw a lot of inspiration from music and lyrics, I always listen to music when painting, it can resurface certain memories attached with heightened emotion, good or bad. Even as the importance of particular memories fade, the emotion attached to the music remains. Particular songs can have a transportive effect, and I’ll listen to a song on repeat whilst painting to focus on that specific memory.”
 

With a focus on the psychology behind colours, Angus balances overlapping contrasting shades to strengthen the impact of his work and evoke emotions from his audience. Each piece of work is highly symbolic, harmonious and unexpectedly emotional as every piece holds deep meaning and hidden positive affirmations that act as daily reminders to the viewer.

Everything about Angus exudes that free-spirit energy you’d expect from a visual artist.

“Everything happens for a reason, there are very few coincidences,” he reflects. “If you can start to recognise the reasons, you can find deeper meaning, not just in life, but in art too.”

Angus’ creative roots began in hairdressing before going on to study graphic design and being awarded the South Australian Arts Excellence Award. He has also worked as a designer in advertising. His eclectic creative skills and background enriches his work and comes through in his paintings.

Working from his home studio, his favourite colleague is his little French bulldog Dolly - even though she’s not much help and sleeps on the job, she’s still great company!

“I like creating at home as I like the solitude - clear space, clear mind. I regularly burn Palo Santo to cleanse the space, uplift the energy and also draw in creative energy. I like being surrounded by plants, lots of natural light, and music, always!”

You can view Angus' artworks here

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MEET THE ARTIST: LAURA THOMAS

MEET THE ARTIST: LAURA THOMAS

Allow us to introduce you to our new Melbourne based artist Laura Thomas. We’re very excited to have Laura’s paintings as a bright and lively addition to our gallery.

Her work focuses on still life compositions and explores her position as a consumerist. Through her vibrancy of colour, subject and detail of negative space she playfully confronts her relationship with “things” that often provide a momentary thrill of aesthetic pleasure.
Based in her home studio close to the sea and city, Laura also often paints from Red Hill. The environments of both these locations provide a constant source of inspiration for compositions.

 

Image: (L) ‘Saturday Lunch’ - 104cm X 104cm  
(R) 'Hallway 3’ - 83cm X 83cm

Using predominantly paint on canvas including acrylic, oil, oil stick and collage, Laura begins by creating naive marks, shapes and patterns opposed to replicating what she see in a literal sense. Her creative process is very intuitive. Keeping it as organic as possible allows her to create happy accidents and add richness and depth. It usually starts with observing a space, object or composition and looking beyond the initial scene.

 

“I will examine the negative space in between edges and lines, examine outlines and pattern, shape and colour. My sketches are automatic and quick which I then use to create a rawness in the painting. If I feel my work is straying from my vision or I am not satisfied, it is a good time for me to stop and reflect. I go back to my main objectives and always refer back to my sketches and resources including artists that inspire me such as Matisse and Cézanne to get me back on track. The turning point for me is when I want to throw the canvas out and start again, this frustration often brings out my best work!”

Laura’s work pushes the boundaries of conventional still life. Taking inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Cézanne and Kandinsky, her paintings celebrate everyday objects with their intense colour and examination of space and form.

Image: (L) ‘Market Flowers 3’ - 54cm X 64cm  
(R) 'Corridor’ - 93cm X 123cm

“I am happy with my work when the painting can be interpreted differently by various viewers, this sense of ambiguity combined with a familiarity of environment is desirable for me in my work.”

You can view and buy Laura’s painting here or pop into our gallery to experience her work in person.

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Free & Fearless - Carla Coulson

Free & Fearless - Carla Coulson

Meet the new girl on the BLOG!

We are so excited to be introducing  Free & Fearless
 
She is the latest girl from Carla Coulson's Young Girl in Bloom series and she is as pretty as a picture - pun intended.
 
Take a moment to acquaint yourself with this glorious girl as Carla tells us her all about her journey.
 
"This girl has a skip in her step because she is free, she has walked away from things that held her back and has stepped out of her own invisible prison.
 
She knows the only person that can truly hold her back in life is herself. 
 
Saying yes to yourself is the ultimate freedom. You always have a choice and when you feel truly free you feel fearless.
 
This girl was created to remind you that freedom is your divine right, you are born free, you are free and it’s always just one decision away. Free yourself!"
 

This new piece is limited, so click here to take home this bewitching piece! 

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