It's The Wanderer

It's The Wanderer by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting and requires framing to hang.

Butterflies are one of nature's little miracles, as a grub is transformed into a magnificent butterfly. I see the Wanderer every now and then, and thought he would be the ideal visitor to my gum blossoms.

There are so many types of Gum blossoms, and then there are these, a virtual species created by me. Gum blossoms are flowers of the Eucalypts and have no petals. Instead, they have colourful stamens which attract nectar-feeding birds and insects. Did you know, that all these stamens grow out of the "wall" of the future gumnut. It is all so very fascinating. Inspired by the Red Flowering Gum, I have used a complimentary blue and gold to create this virtual species. I love gum blossoms as they remind of fireworks!

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:  For best viewing on your screen, this painting has been professionally scanned allowing colours to be as true as possible. They may still differ a little depending on your screen.

Shipping: This painting will be sent in a flat pack 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.