Jimmy | Maureen Hart | $5000 | 61x92cm | Oil on canvas

The portrait of my 22-year-old grandson captures his beauty and the resilience he exhibits in facing life’s challenges. Despite adversity he has blossomed into a loving, kind, and intelligent individual who values all life on this planet. Painting this portrait was my heartfelt way of expressing my deep love and admiration for him.

Only the Memories | Dennis McCart | $2000 | 61 x 61 cm | Ink, enamel and oil paint on canvas

Erasure of historical buildings is recurrent; attuned to this destructive pattern. Construction sites, emblematic of temporality and transitions, captivate me with their abstract shapes and nuanced tones. My painting delves into archetypal imagery of demolishment, a pervasive symbol in contemporary culture creating scenes of unconventional beauty.

The Warbler’s Shadow | Amanda Ford | $1700 | 120 x 120cm | Acrylic on canvas

I painted this from a photograph a friend of mine took. I thought it was a beautiful picture. Was it because of the colours, or the effect of light on the subject? Or is it the look in maggie’s eyes, or his delicate pose? Or is it simply the moment in time that has been captured so masterfully? If we just observe, beauty really does abound.

The Shapeshifter | Kristie Rowe | $5700 | 120cm x 180cm | Oil on canvas created from live sitting, costumes, backdrop, photo by the artist

An ephemeral moment, sun rays through the window illuminate performance artist, Talitha Maslin. Talitha’s ability to transform into a multitude of characters, encompassing the abilities of the fabrics, completely enthrals me. Imaginations meet without words, exploding around the possibilities of heroines and creatures, beauty and mythology.

Brian | Fiona O’Byrne | $1500 | 25 x 20cm | Oil on linen

This is a painting of my dog Brian. I would definitely describe our relationship as beautiful! We’re always by each others side. Brian lives totally in the moment – never worrying about what the future holds. He is warm and trusting and fun. I think this portrait makes him look like some kind of superhero – which of course, he is!

Doreen and the Dragon | Alix O’Neil | $1250 | 22 x 28 | Watercolour on Arches 300GSM rough paper

This painting of my mother, in a whimsical dragon hat, captures pure joy and laughter. It transcends conventional beauty, highlighting deep human connection and enduring love. Despite dementia, she is vibrant and present. The hat symbolizes innocence and delight. Watercolour captures her spirit, our bond, and precious moments of joy and clarity.

Zucchini Soup | David Bongiorno | $2300 | 30cm x 45cm | oil on board

Zucchini Soup celebrates the beauty of a considered way of life. I wanted to do something personally meaningful with the genre of still life painting. This artwork is from a suite of paintings of food I grow and the recipes I cook with them, elevating everyday practices to an artform through careful and patient observation.

Dr. Santoreneos | Jay Lord | $8000 | 63.7 x 85.6 | Oils on linen

This painting honours Dr. Santoreneos, whose emergency neurosurgery in 2012 saved my life. Through this portrait, I celebrate his unwavering dedication and the profound beauty of his work, which has transformed countless lives. My hope is to have captured his gentle nature and the grace and impact of his extraordinary gift.

The Trees Have The Answers | Hanna Rose | $6000 | 150 x 150cm | Abstract oil painting on canvas, many layers of colour create depth and intrigue

This painting was deeply inspired by beautiful gardens around my studio. We’d emerged from a bitterly cold, wet winter so spring was lush and green. I was immersed in the beauty of plant foliage and textures as I walked to and from my studio every day. I was so affected by the magnificence of creation that I could paint nothing but the colour I saw

Family Silver, reflecting on inheritance | Marisha Matthews | $6500 | 100x150cm | oils on canvas

Marisha examines her family background and the effects of colonialism and displacement as they carried through families. Anglo-Indian families were often displaced more than once, and many settled in Australia where they held tightly to stories and objects of the past. This work combines a silver teapot with Indian block print fabric.

Clementines Play | Isabelle Chouinard | $2500 | 46 x 38 cm | Oil on linen

This work was born out of the shorter days of winter and a need for bright colours and light. Colour design is at the heart of my practice and is what motivated me to paint these chromatic harmonies to bring an atmosphere of warm air and sun into my studio.

The Secret Life of Daydreams | Suzanne Lawson | $1500 | 92x72cm | Oil on Canvas

This painting of Bee was inspired by my love of colour/contrast and the art nouveau movement. Her relaxed posture contrasts with the busyness & boldness of the fabrics. In art nouveau ‘reaction against the academic art, eclecticism and historicism of the 19th century architecture and decoration’ is expressed in sensual ornamentation & beauty.

Around the Corner | Liz Sullivan | $4500 | 150 x 120 cm | Acrylic, pencil, Oil on Board

Around the Corner – a tale of the future, the past and now, where paint marks and colours transport us to another world. We delight in the magic of our imagination where we step back from the paint work and are reminded of the history of the Australian Impressionists and travel and a journey through to the indigenous paintings of Emily Kngwarre,

Waiting for Phở | Hannah Aiello | $1400 | 41cm x 51cm | Watercolour on archival clay panel

‘Waiting for Phở’ captures the beauty of quiet anticipation at an unassuming pho kitchen in Vietnam. A young expatriate, barely awake, orders her breakfast with bleary eyes and perfect regional dialect. The fluidity of watercolour reflect the transient nature of her young life, where experiences blend into a tapestry of belonging and nostalgia.

Tolerance, love, peace | Sarah Anthony | $3500 | 70cm x 60cm | Oil on board

A photo of Jacinda Ardern hugging a Muslim woman in the aftermath of the Christchurch Mosque massacre radiated around the world in 2019.

Soaring above the street-art and graffiti-laden streets of multi-cultural, inner-city Brunswick, this painted Silo image beams a message of tolerance, love and peace. (Photo: Getty; silo art Loretta Lizzio)

Waitpinga paddocks | Tom O’Callaghan | $12500 | 115 x 122 cm | Oil on canvas

Seeing the landscape from the air, high above familiar territory, a mosaic of summer paddocks is revealed through the coastal atmosphere.
To me, this region of the south coast embodies the beauty of family, pristine beaches and rural living.

Autumn Deck | LISE TEMPLE | $3400 | 100x100cm | oil on canvas

My paintings investigate the temporal experience of viewing place. The designs are constructed in a collage process; Furnishings, architecture and the garden are manipulated within the composition. This painting evokes multiple perspectives viewed from a space of familiarity. It is a celebration of the beauty of contemplation and the peace of home.

Kris Unveiled | Christine Nagle | $2000 | 153x76cm | Oil pain on canvas

Author of Fat Girl Dancing, Kris Kneen’s stance references the Western cannon of art with it’s ideal slender depiction of femininity. My intention was to challenge the notion of beauty in the context of art, and what is typically seen as desirable. Who do we culturally and personally see as beautiful or even as appropriate?

Wilcannia Afternoon | neil tomkins | $6200 | 124cm x 84cm | Painted on board using photographic collage as the base and launching point

This work was painted in Wilcannia while spending time on Luke Scibberras property painting next to the darling barkka. the hot days drifting into the most beautiful sunsets on this ancient land.

Japanese Study | Liadaan O | $2500 | 66.04 cm x 86.36 cm | Pastel from life

I saw these beautiful white iris’s growing wild when I went for a walk. I was excited to set them up with some of my beloved studio props and a photocopy from my beautiful Japanese book of art. Pastel seemed to be the perfect medium for this painting.

Becoming Benita Collings: In Green | Belinda Sims | $900 | 51cm Diameter | Oil on board

Benita Collings is a beloved and accomplished Australian actor, speaker and entertainer. Her face and presence have been staples in loungerooms for generations, and yet as it is with many of those we know so well, we seldom stop to consider her grace and quiet strength. This is a study of beauty in the passage of time in one so loved and precious.

The Visitors | Sarah McGrath | $2800 | 68 x 73cm | Oil on linen

The Visitors celebrates the beauty of nostalgia in everyday objects and the beauty of life hidden in childhood memories.
In this painting the still objects that belonged to my grandmother are carefully composed according to form and colour. The two little sparrows further represent the past to me as you seldom see them in the urban landscape.

Peer Review | Kate Kurucz | $6500 | 157×112 | oil on linen

There is beauty in failure and catharsis in tragedy. I find the story of Icarus to be particularly beautiful, remembering always that he was warned not only to avoid flying too high, but also too low, lest the water drag his wings down. The absurdity and foolishness of human experience does not make it less beautiful, but more so.

Favorite game | Anna Speirs | $1700 | 30.5×40.5cm | oil on canvas

The painting shows a lovely moment with my daughter, where I can’t wait to see her happy face. Her joyful expression is hidden, just like in the game itself, where the fun is in the mystery and the search. Through this artwork, I explore the beauty of these fleeting moments, when a child’s laughter is waiting to be found.

Alana | Sara Azevedo | $650 | 28×33.4cm | Oil on linen. I use underpainting technique to build up structure and tone.

I never thought I could paint a portrait. Felt I could never be confident with a brush. The thoughts always running through my mind.
Thankfully my daughter as young as she is encouraged me to pick up my brush and paint her. To me that is beauty. Her gentle kindness and care. Now I continue to paint and create because of Alana.

Sublime Sunlight | Sarah Abbott | $3700 | 80cm x 80cm | Acrylic on Canvas, framed in Tassie Oak float frame.

I find sublime beauty everywhere where nature and light coalesce. When the light hits just right, the toils of the everyday give way to a higher feeling. Gratitude, joy, connection, reverence, these touch the edges of a whole that is hard to describe. Here is a small moment of transcendence amid the messy chaos of every day life.

Lilli Pilli | Paula Jenkins | $6500 | 160x140cm | Oil on canvas melding between figurative and abstract using gestural marks.

Lilli Pilli is near my grandparents’ home above Wimbie Beach. Last summer I walked along the cliff edge from Wimbie Beach to Lilli Pilli. This other-worldly painting captures how the landscape sung to me, showcasing its beauty and its relationship to the human condition. It could be above the water or below, depending on how it is perceived.

Rise | Nadine Hobson | $1100 | 79 x 63.5cm | Textured mixed media on canvas, raw oak float frame

Created during a period of grief, Rise represents the duality of feeling deep love and loss simultaneously. It serves as a reminder to find beauty in the everyday and know the sun will always reappear through the clouds. The ability to see beauty whilst in the midst of turmoil can be a superpower.

Adagio | Ignacio Rojas | $1000 | 13 x 18 | oil on canvas board

’Adagio’ is an alla prima portrait of my oldest son. I worked on this painting last summer when we lost our dog Turbo, as we were navigating my children’s first encounter with grief.

‘Stood Up!’. | Elizabeth Moore Golding | $1200 | 43x53cm | Oil on linen on board. Painted from life and finished in my studio.

She’s waiting for her online blind date. But that pout and irritated look in her eyes maybe she’s thinking that for the effort she’d taken to make herself attractive, the angrier she’d got that he hadn’t turned up. I hope he didn’t take a quick look then run away. Maybe he’ll have to learn that beauty also comes from within.

Abandoned | Lyn Bartolo | $1600 | 55x75cm | Watercolour

Through this artwork, I explore the beauty found in neglect, capturing the enduring spirit of forgotten spaces. Each brushstroke tells a story of resilience and the passage of time, inviting viewers to contemplate the secrets held within abandoned walls.

Liberation | Chris Summer | $4000 | 60cm x 70cm | Acrylic painting on canvas

Capturing the essence of nature’s elegance, this painting focuses on the downy tuft of a feather. It’s intricate, soft fibres embody fragility and beauty, inviting viewers to appreciate the subtleties of texture and form in the natural world. The element of water brings life to the work and helps describe the weightlessness of the form.

Beauty is in the commitment of beliefs. | Joe Felber | $14000 | 180 x 180cm | Oil acrylic charcoal pencil on Marine Plywood

My relationship to architecture and beauty comes with my first
profession and the Eiffel Tower is one of the most identifiable structures in the entire
world.

Ghost at Dusk | Jordan Andreotta | $1500 | 30 x 42cm | Oil Paint on Board

My artwork is a meditation on the deep, often spiritual connection that we share with the land in Australia. The Australian outback, with its raw beauty and stark, rugged terrain, evokes a sense of awe and reflection, reminding us of the powerful influence nature has on our lives and identities.

Near Hope St | Mia Schoen | $3600 | 30 x 40 cm | oil on board

My work is inspired through my investigation into qualities of light and atmosphere and how these elements are communicated through painting to reveal a beauty discoverable in the un-noticed and fleeting. I am also activated by colour, concerned with their ‘powers’ and effect in their nuanced combinations and placement.

Large nightshift | Peter Tankey | $8000.00 | 140 x 146cm | Oil on canvas

There is a special kind of beauty in the city at night.
The serene nocturnal landscape allows me to capture moments of quiet reflection and solitude, offering a glimpse into a side of urban life that is often overlooked.
Occasionally, I will capture people working through the night – like islands of light in the darkness.

Bed | Christopher Kerley | $3550 | 69×93 cm | Oil on canvas

What attracted me to this scene was the beauty of light within the room. Strong diagonals form a pleasing composition which contributes to balance within the picture. The motif of an empty bed reminds me immediately of the achingly beautiful works by American photographer and queer icon, Felix Gonzales-Torres.

Self Portrait in the Bath | Kate Hendry | $3000 | 91 x 121 cm | Oil Painting, Portrait, Figurative

This painted self portrait depicts me clothed in the bath. I am clothed to disrupt typical expectations around viewing a painting of a bathing woman and thus the consumption of beauty in art. The work is about seeing and being seen and the “gaze” in art. I look at me, whilst you (the viewer) look at me and I look back at you.

Solomon Kammer: Never Enough | Alanah Brand | $6000 | 100x150cm | Oil on canvas.

Brand’s portrait is of contemporary painter Solomon Kammer. Despite living with 5 diagnosed conditions, Kammer is often told that she is “not disabled enough”. Brand wants Kammer to be recognised for her significant contribution to the arts, particularly how they impart that beauty is not only reserved for abled-bodied people.

Offspring | Yvonne East | $12000 | 101 x 122 cm | Oil on canvas

I wanted to capture these siblings aged 14 and 13 with their arms around each other and their unique and beautiful bond. It echoes universal yet personal memories of sibling relationships. When I asked them to hold each other they moved in the same way – genetics is a funny thing! The background represents family connection and individuality.

The Beauty of Now | Amaya Iturri | $5970 | 170×151 cm | Acrilic on duck cotton

“The Beauty of Now” celebrates aging, highlighting wisdom and beauty that come with age. It challenges negative stereotypes, portraying old age as vibrant and enriching. The painting emphasizes the value of this life stage and encourages embracing the present, honoring the past, and looking forward with optimism, against ageism.Enjoy life is short!

Life ritual | Crispin Akerman | $8500 | 71x102cm | Oil on linen

The painting is a meditation on life, ritual and nature, the beauty of nature’s bounty and our dependence on nature for our nourishment. The table becomes a stage for the beauty of ritual, rendering gratitude and meaning in our lives.

The Emu and The Kangaroo | Rachel Scholich | $8000 | 180x90cm | Oil paint on linen canvas, a contemporary impressionistic portrait

Inspired by Uncle Mickey O’Brien, a Senior Kaurna man, I learned how the city of Adelaide is built on the Kaurna people’s map of emus and kangaroos embedded into the landscape, reflecting their deep connection to the land. This beautiful heritage influenced my decision to paint his portrait, capturing the wisdom and cultural richness he embodies.

Proxemic | Melanie Brown | $7000 | 124cm x121cm | Oil on canvas. Figurative painting

I seek to resonate those moments in time that require care, attention and immediacy, to foster and regulate positions of understanding. Proxemic speaks to that beauty, the precious space that encloses to nurture or draws us to expand, in order that we hold ourselves in accord through the complexities or how we are in the world and with each other.

Happy Hour | Ying Chen | $4500 | 50 x 63cm | Watercolor on paper

The beauty of life is made of all kinds of happy moments – having a drink and spend the Sunday afternoon with friends is the most common but fun one. Looking at the smiles on their faces I was touched by the true happiness. For this highlight of the day we all say cheers!

Tramore 2 | Maureen Harley | $2800 | 90cm x 65cm | Water Colour

“Tramore 2” speaks of a by-gone era through its purposeful architecture and robust lines, it draws me in to continue its narrative. The muted tones and beauty of aged Australian hardwood are indicative of our harsh climate and reflective of the character and strength of the subject matter.

Winter in Norway | Elizabeth Moore Golding | $1250 | 67x53cm | Pens and watercolour on paper.

Does white snow always look white? After seeing the shadows thrown by the winter sun in this Norwegian forest, I decided there were deep and soft blues and even pinks. Having grown up in snowless Adelaide this fascinated me. And the quiet beauty of this snow scene sent me off to paint it.

Chateau Chair | Tania Small | $2200 | 79x69cm | Oil painting on stretched canvas

Wandering through a French Chateau finds beauty at every turn. Images of a glamorous bourgeois lifestyle. Yet upon closer inspection, these pompous grand old ladies reveal themselves to be in fact world weary old dames. Welcoming guests as if they were family and inviting one to be seated. To reflect on the beauty of nostalgia and of a home.

THE WHOLE HEARTED | Jimmi Buscombe | $4000 | 105CM X 85CM | ACRYLIC PAINT ON BELGIAN LINEN framed in oak

Painting The Whole Hearted gave me a deeper understanding of why I paint and what I want to achieve in my work. The Whole Hearted explores our connection to nature and to each other. With this painting I wanted to convey the FEELING of witnessing these birds in the wild. Softness. Calm. Connection. Warmth. And of course, Beauty.

My Personal Dorian Gray | Jaq Grantford | $5000 | 61 x 107cm | Oil on Canvas

In 2022, I completed treatment for breast cancer. Painting this portrait helped expel demons, transferring the journey to the canvas.
I wanted to show that beauty goes beyond the external; my friend’s mother died after refusing treatment for cancer because she didn’t want to go bald.
Also, people made me hats – people can be kind and beautiful.

all in time | Marisa Purcell | $16000 | 183 x 168cm | acrylic on italian linen

‘all in time’ is a painting that attempts to capture the nature of ephemera. shadows on a wall- by definition- are not static, rather they are reflections of nature, the affect of wind- things that cannot be captured. a painting can be a container of time- a record of movement through fine layering of transparent paint.

Just One Day | Pat Hall | $10500 | 137x91cm | Watercolour on Arches paper stretched over frame. Sealed 2 pac polyurethane

The exquisite Daylily’s beauty is magnificent both in structure and colour – but oh so fleeting in that each flower lasts for just one day. However, as one statuesque flower fades, another dazzling bud is already opening to take its place. The Watercolour pigments are translucent, allowing the Daylily’s glory to shine through.

Opalescent Embrace | Sarah Park | $1400 | 50x40cm | Oil on Linen Board

As a continuation of my fascination with light and shadow, ‘Opalescent Embrace’ is part of my series of paintings involving the collaboration of figurative and a handheld fan. I aim to focus on the beauty by appreciating the intricate details through the use of a carefully composed scene that captures patterns of light and shadow play.

Black Cockatoo | Robrig Rezinart | $3500 | 180x 120cm | Impressionistic realism Acrylic on canvas

Beauty is in all around us. I have painted The striking Black Cockatoo to represent a powerful spiritual symbol in Australian Dreaming often associated with emotional freedom and joy. The Black Cockatoo is a liberating energy promoting purity in expression and creativity. The eucalyptus spirit helps us strip away our fears and embrace our truth.

The Nurturer | Rochelle Maree (I sign the name ‘Rochelle Maree’ on my artwork) ‘Caligiuri’ is my surname | $13000 | 113cm H x 93 cm W | Oil painting on Belgian linen. 4 sittings with Joost. Plants painted from life.

‘The Nurturer’ Is a portrait of Joost Bakker, an artist, designer, innovator and zero waste advocate. From a family of flower growers in the Dandenong Ranges, Joost formed an early, strong appreciation of nature’s beauty and design. He nurtures our earth to celebrate and preserve its’ beauty and to sustainably harness what it provides.

The Blue Gum Flower | JAIME PROSSER | $6400 | 100cm x 80cm | oil on wood panel

The painting I made to connect with a local flower that exists naturally in my home region.The gum flower is everywhere here, not particularly noticed or highlighted as a typical beautiful bloom like ones to buy in a shop.But quietly existing, waiting to be noticed. I’ve noticed this gum flower, with its resilience & yet delicate beauty.