Flannel Flowers

Flannel Flowers by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting and requires framing to hang.

Flannel Flowers grow abundantly on the headland nearby. I can't imagine how long some of the plants have been there, as they have evolved into thick deeply dense bushes.
I started painting these Flannel Flowers a while ago and kept them nearby in an attempt to figure out how to add the feel of the thick rugged deepness of these plants topped with the tender soft flowers, as we know them. Finally, I think I achieved this with the dark flow starting at the bottom right towards the left centre, bouncing off to top right. I feel the combination of the earthy deep red with the cooling turquoise green gave me the effect I desired. If you are a lover of Flannel Flowers, as I am, I am hoping this resonates with you too.

Mission: I strive to express emotion in my artwork and hope it resonates with you too. I hope that it evokes a positive feeling of joyful peace and that it brightens up a special spot in your home. My style is a combination of looseness and detail, allowing watercolour to do its magic and then adding some detail bringing the subject to life.

Images:  The painting has been professionally scanned depicting the colours as close as possible to the painting. The framed image above is for illustration purposes only as is the in-situ example, where all care is taken for artwork to be proportionally as correct as possible.

Shipping: This painting will be sent gently rolled in a mailing tube and include a signed certificate of authenticity. Sent with Australia Post, fully insured requiring a signature upon receipt.

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Born in 1963 to Slovenian parents, I divided my first 20 years between Australia and Slovenia. My love for art took root in early childhood. I vividly recall the arrival of my first mail-order acrylic paint set and a "How-to-paint" book featuring a classic lesson on painting a fruit bowl. Discouraged from pursuing Art School, I relegated my dreams to a hobby and became self-taught.

At seventeen, during a visit to Switzerland to see a friend, I found myself with only 20 Swiss Francs. I chose to invest half in paper and paints. After painting all night, I sold three paintings the next day, which luckily saved me from a bind.

I've always been drawn to a variety of mediums—oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, and lately, watercolors. My goal? To capture both light and emotion. I recall as a teenager pondering if paint could be used in such a way that it breathes life into a canvas. This curiosity has stayed with me over time. Each medium offers a unique avenue for self-expression, yet the subtle conveyance of emotion and vitality remains my never-ending challenge and aspiration.

I am inspired by Australia's vast beauty, the diverse landscape, colourful birdlife, amazing flora and fauna! I am mesmerised by the power of the sun and am in awe of great artists both past (Vincent Van Gogh) and present such as Thomas Schwaller and Alvaro Castagnet.