ACRYLIC AVIARY

I paint for work all the time, but I’ve never really painted just because I could. Acrylic Aviary is the first time I’ve created a full collection entirely for myself, not to teach, not for a client just because I love birds.

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People often ask me, “Can I see your work?” and honestly, until now, I haven’t had much to show them. Sure, I’ve painted a few pieces here and there for local exhibitions, but this is the first time I’ve created an entire body of acrylic work. I’ve always been known as a local artist, yet no one’s really seen my art - until now.

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Many know me as Paint with Shell, where I guide beginners through relaxed, fun art workshops. But this exhibition shows a completely different side. The art I create in workshops is intentionally simple designed to be completed in just a few hours. This collection is the first time I’ve let my own style take the lead.

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Acrylic Aviary is an earthy, bold collection of acrylic bird paintings my largest and most detailed works to date. Most of the birds featured are native Australian species. I love the challenge of capturing all their tiny details, the glint in their eye, the texture of their feathers, their personality.

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​With a background in graphic design and a degree in Visual Communication Design, I’ve spent years immersed in digital work. But now, I’ve come full circle back to the canvas.

 

I hope when people walk into this exhibition, they feel a little spark of joy and maybe even hear the birds singing through the brushstrokes.

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