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Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open.
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open. — shown in a room setting
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open.
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open.
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open. — artist's signature
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open. — edge view
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open. — detail
Watercolour painting of a Kookaburra sitting on top of a dead tree with his beak open. — shown hanging
Painting by Anica Amphlett 255 Artwork Sold

Joyously Free Kookaburra

Watercolour, Paper (Requires Framing)

12.6in (W) x 19.7in (H) x 0in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$540

Artwork Description

Joyously Free Kookaburra by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting and requires framing to hang.

I spotted this gorgoeus Kookaburra on the Murrumbidgee River. These days I like to take videos of birds, instead of still shots, as a video will reinact the day as best as possible. This one was joyously sitting up high on a dead tree stump with all the world to see.. His beak was open and with a glint in his eye he knew I was admiring him. His feathers were a bit out of place which made him even more handsome. I hope you enjoy this Aussie icon, as much as I have enjoyed painting him!

Mission: I love exploring the intricacies of nature then paint my interpretation. 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 brightens up a space 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 optimum online viewing the painting has been professionally scanned, representing the colours as true as possible, although there may still be variations depending on your screen. The framed image above is for illustration purposes.
Sent with Australia Post, fully insured requiring a signature upon receipt.

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.