Daffodils on Double Sanderson

From my body of work exploring local flora and vintage collections

I have used Vintage English Sanderson fabric pieces as a voice of the strong European influence against an Ikea modern vase and traditional yellow daffodils.

These paintings are exploring the impact of introduced species of flora during a period of European colonisation particularly in the area of Victoria I now live and work.

An area of stunning indigenous forests with the largest flowering tree in the world (Mountain Ash) surrounded by fenced areas of botanical gardens, tulip festivals and English cottage gardens.

Our stunning local flora and fauna reduced to tourism and all that it brings to a very old mountain - Corhanwarrabul (Mount Dandenong) Victoria, Australia.

Postage / shipping Australia wide included in purchase price.
- please check artwork dimensions against your own wall - photos for inspiration only.
- This painting is on ARTIST quality stretched cotton duck canvas with internal wooden frame and Raw Oak external frame.
- Comes with brand new D RING hangers and wire plastic coated length at the rear, ready to hang on your wall.
- All of my artwork is signed front and back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity for your records.
- Packaged securely in thick recycled cardboard using protective layering of new bubblewrap and foam sheets (where required)

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Bachelor of Fine Art - Monash Uni. (B.A. Fine Art)
Diploma Education - Victoria College (Dip. Ed.)
Alicia Cornwell is a Melbourne-based artist working from her home studio in Olinda, Victoria — a 100-year-old house nestled among the historic gardens and lush landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Printmaking and Painting (Caulfield Institute of Technology – Monash University, 1985) and a Graduate Diploma in Art Education (Victoria College, Burwood, 1987).

Specialising in contemporary still life, Alicia works primarily in oils. Her compositions are a graceful fusion of natural elements and vintage design — a reflection of her many years in the antiques and interiors industry. Her paintings range from bold and vibrant to soft and pastel-toned, always with a focus on structure, layered glazes, and fine detail.

Deeply inspired by the changing seasons and the surrounding national parks, Alicia’s work captures both the serenity and richness of her environment. Her art has been exhibited and collected across Australia and internationally, and she is proudly represented by a number of galleries nationwide.

Explore Alicia's collection here on Bluethumb to discover work that brings elegance, nature, and timeless design into the contemporary space.