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Magpie standing in shaded grass
Magpie standing in shaded grass
Magpie standing in shaded grass
Magpie standing in shaded grass — artist's signature
Magpie standing in shaded grass — edge view
Magpie standing in shaded grass — detail
Painting by Anica Amphlett 255 Artwork Sold

In the Cool of the Shade

Watercolour, Paper (Requires Framing)

14.6in (W) x 10.6in (H) x 0in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$540

Artwork Description

In the Cool Of the Shade by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting. It measures 27cm x 37cm and is unframed.

I'm currently painting a little series of Australian Magpies in several different environments, as they have been a constant local bird where ever we have travelled. Magpies are loved by many Australians and feared by some, as they are known to occasionally swoop. It doesn't happen often and is all a part of nature.
They are still a beautiful and regal bird with a phenomenal warbling song. This one is depicted happy in the shade out of the heat of the sun.

Artist Bio
Photo of Anica Amphlett
Anica Amphlett 255 artworks | 164 Sold

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.