Trio of Kookaburras

Trio of Kookaburras by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour and gouache painting. It measures 49cm x 31cm and is unframed.

Kookaburras are a much loved and iconic Australian native bird. They love to gather in our tree and announce their territory. They have a keen eye and keep watch for little predators and clean up as they go, getting rid of any rodents, lizards or snakes. This is quite a handy pack of friends to have.
They have a great sense of humour and laugh a lot, and when they do, especially at dawn and dusk can be heard quite a way away.

This painting is painted on heavier paper 425gsm in soft neutral tones that will work well in any home. The painting will arrive wrapped in a supported clear cello wrap and have a certificate of authenticity. The presentation will make it easy to gift as well.
It will be sent in a flat pack 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.