Ongerup Malleefowl | Elizabeth Cogley | $8500 | 76 x 76 cm | Oil on Stretched Canvas

Malleefowl are unusual and prehistoric looking birds. The male regulates the temperature of the large nesting mound by moving leaf litter and sandy soil, on or off, to incubate the eggs. Warmth is produced by the heating of the sand by the sun and the decomposition of vegetation. The independent chicks hatch and dig their way out of the mound.

Manifestation of Healing No.18 | Olena Levkivska | $2400 | 50.8 x 121.9cm | oil on canvas, copper leaf, pigments

Inspired by eucalyptus trees shedding bark as part of growth, this work celebrates the quiet beauty of letting go of what no longer serves us and allowing healing to unfold. It’s the quiet courage of transformation.Embrace change, manifest healing, and honour new beginnings—because falling apart may simply mean falling into place, beautifully.

Echoes of Light: Arianne | Catherine McCorkill | $5000 | 46 x 61 | Oil on linen on board, 2025

I entered a room where my daughter happened to be reading, after a long day teaching. It was at that beautiful golden hour, with the sunlight illuminating her hair, creating a halo of light….a scene of beauty which made me want to paint. A side window afforded just enough lighting for the details of her face.

The Jigsaw | Sarah Anthony | $7500 | 62 x 52 | Oil on board

This work depicts my mother Diana doing a jigsaw with my son Sam. The mis-matched pieces show Diana’s father (killed WW2), mother and brother.
Four generations are present. The painting is, in a sense, a family portrait.
As with memories, the jigsaw is incomplete. But as Diana talks with her grandson Sam, there is a beautiful sense of closure

Asylum | Jaq Grantford | $5000 | 86 x 152cm | Oil on Canvas

Born in South Sudan, Jeffah Thabach was separated from his parents at six and spent 22 years in refugee camps. Now a father of six, he helps disadvantaged youth in Melbourne build brighter futures. His story shows the beauty of resilience, and how strength, kindness, and compassion can rise from even the harshest adversity.

Horizon | Rebecca Davis | $12000 | 48.8cm x 48.8 cm includes frame | Oil on canvas

My father Harry—painted on a canvas I inherited when we packed up his studio and he moved into aged care. Primed, with a grid—his marks of intention, potential and incompletion. He’s a thoughtful, remarkable artist who reminds us to be present and find magic in the everyday. Kind, wise, and deeply funny—he is, and always will be, a beautiful soul.

Green Ginger Jar and Pears | Fiona Cotton | $2500 | 32x41xm | Oil on linen

I painted the old Chinese ginger jar and pears on some fabric with a pattern of honesty, blossoms and butterflies, because they are beautiful in my eyes and in the hope they bring delight to those who view them.

The life of a wildlife artist | Jim van Geet | $8000 | 75 x 90cm | oil on linen

Stephen and I are longtime friends from Art School days so it makes the decision for the painting’s concept easier.This painting is a depiction of Stephen’s early stage process of one of his wildlife paintings.
His dedication to his craft has rewarded him with the title of A.R.C. Living Master bestowed on him by the international organisation.

Geraniums | Roland Weight | $1200 | 43x53cm | oil on canvas

For me there is beauty in all of nature, animals, plants, and rocks, all of it. I also find the way light plays on a still life subject attractive and the movement of the paint a joy.

Forest beacon | Peter Yates | $1650 | 20x25cm | Oil on wood

This painting was created in the foothills of Kunanyi, on the traditional lands of the Muwinina and Palawa Peoples. Here, tree ferns are beacons of light on cloudy days. It is a privilege to spend time painting en plein air in this beautiful forest, where I feel my experiences of awe and affection making their way into each brushstroke.

Swell | Vania Lawson | $8500 | 152 x 122 cm | Textured Acrylics with Oil Wash on Canvas

My multi-layered artwork speaks of beauty as something that is not only seen but felt.Evoking the tension between stillness, momentum and shadowed forms.My tones are not loud, for me beauty is not brightness.It is mood, depth, light and shadows which is the cornerstone of my art practice This is my voice, out the beautiful shadows of life.

Dark Bliss | Carla Grace | $12000 | 102cm x 46cm | Realistic oil on linen wildlife painting

Freed from a life in the circus, where his back legs were continually broken to keep him docile for vanity photos and petting, George enjoys a blissful roll in some dung. I photographed him in 2023, and added the dappled sunlight and vibrant colours to create an atmosphere of calm and beauty around the life with a dark history.

Ziggy (After Eviction Notice) | Angus Hamra | $3750 | 50x40cm | oil on polycotton

Sonkë or ‘Ziggy’ as he’s known is a drummer who moved from Germany and had lived out the back alley of our place for the last 35 years. On the day he sat for me, Ziggy received notice to vacate his home. Whilst we had a nice, it was clear in the painting that other things on Ziggy’s mind had surfaced.

Mirror, Mirror | Nicola Hooper | $4800 | 75x57cm | Papercut Watercolour and goauche on paper in ornate gold frame

Its narrative is derived from the fairytale Snow White, used to explore the introduction of the beautiful oleander in Australia. Highlighting the irony of this beautiful yet toxic plant, linked to Greek mythology as a method of suicide and used as rat poison. Questioning; are our native species more beautiful than this alluring yet deadly plant?

Fiona with Walkabout Wickets | Vicki Sullivan | $14000 | 79cm x 63cm | oil on linen

In attempting to capture the beauty & complexity of the human spirit, I have painted artist Fiona Margaret Clarke who created the Walkabout wickets design, worn on Australian Cricket uniforms. Fiona’s design conveys her strong family connection to the First Nations Cricket team and I aim to portray her cultural resilience & connection to Country.

I’m Not a Robot | Elizabeth Barden | $6000 | 94×94 cm | Charcoal and Acrylic on canvas

A celebration of simply being human, a reaction to Ai seeping into images -overwhelmingly unregulated and at times unethical, a fear of technology and the dark presence of not always knowing who or what is lurking behind it.
I embrace the grittiness that charcoal adds to my work, a direct connection and evidence of the artist, I’m not a robot.

Future Gaze | Liz Gray | $6600 | 142 x 146cm | An oil on canvas work, portraying a solitary woman in a field of grass trees.

This work captures the quiet beauty of gazing peacefully into the future – anticipation balanced between uncertainty and calm confidence. The woman appears serene and stands among grass trees, implying a deep connectedness to Australia’s ancient history. True vision for the future can come only when we are steady in the place where we stand.

Lumina | Suzanne Lawson | $900 | 30x40cm | Oil on canvas board

This painting is about beauty in its truest form. It is the quiet strength and lived experience etched into every line and shadow. Her upward gaze speak of resilience, curiosity and a life fully seen. I sought a contrast between precision and dissolution, allowing movement and atmosphere to emerge with an almost ethereal quality.

Beach Days | Ross Harvey | $12500 | 51 x 46 cm | Oil on board

I am a classical realist painter. I work directly from life without the use of any mechanical aids, although I do improvise from imagination as I have done with the setting of this picture. I aim for clarity and precision, delicacy and finesse, and in this case I am having a bit of fun too.

Put the needle on the record | Trish Tait | $3300 | 30cm x 30cm | Oil on board

In Put the Needle on the Record, Huey Blue, a young musician, stands above his turntable, gazing at the freshly minted LP that reflects his image. This moment captures the beauty of his creation, and the delicate balance between his personal connection to the music and the vulnerability of sharing it with the world.

Unravelled | Hannah Aiello | $1100 | 20cm x 30cm x 5cm | Oil and string on wooden panel

‘Unravelled’ is a self-portrait capturing the raw exhaustion of caring for my three sick children. I am pictured mid-unravelling – mentally, emotionally, physically – yet held together by a thread of enduring love. In this silent collapse, a quiet strength and a raw, human beauty emerge: the resilience and unseen labour of motherhood.

We Come Here Every Day | Jo Meredith | $2200 | 71x56cm | Oil on canvas

Freezing salt water, bright sunshine and the happiness of swimming with friends.

Blue Birds on a plate | Tania Mason | $2500 | H 153cm x L132cm | Watercolour, Gouache and Acrylic on Canvas

Blue Birds on a Plate is a work inspired by the study of natural history illustrative archives from the 15th century, spanning all parts of the world. It is captivating to reflect on these insights from our past, reminding us of their beauty and fragility of our past and how we collect art in its many forms.

The Red Boa | Liadaan O | $1800 | 81.28 x 104.14cm | This is a portrait from life using pastel on paper with little or no blending.

This pastel was done from life in my studio with my model Naomi whom I have painted many times. She looked elegant and also vibrant wearing the red boa. We were both happy with the result. I love the vulnerability that Naomi presents, but also her calm inner strength. I felt that the vibrant red along with the black represented her character.

Resilient (Resist & Target) | Sophie Hann | $3500 | 60 x 120cm | Oil on wood

My work is a diptych, of two Australian animals, the sulfur-crested cockatoo and the endangered tree kangaroo. I celebrate the beauty of animals and the natural world with growing concern about habitat destruction and climate change. Animals are voiceless, so I enjoy imagining these animals with a voice, protesting the crap humans do.

Corrugated Echoes | Lyn Bartolo | $3200 | 57x73cm | Watercolour

A love letter to the overlooked. A soft blue shed, its paint peeling, corrugated iron rusting, quietly fading into the unknown. Beauty doesn’t always bloom; sometimes it weathers, sometimes it endures. This piece invites you to pause, to see beauty not just in the expected, but in the forgotten.

Extinction Bouquet 2125 | Eileen Lubiana | $2800 | 90 x 122cm | Oil on canvas

Will this be the beautiful bunch of the future? My daughter made this bunch of Lego flowers durning Covid when a lot of people turned to art hobbies to relieve their boredom. As we see the continual extinction of flora and fauna species, one wonders what we will be left with in our lifetime that we can look to and appreciate for it’s natural beauty

Visual Syntax (Orchids in Bloom) | Reeva Ashton | $8500 | 112 x 85 cms (excluding frame) | Oil on Canvas

‘Visual Syntax (Orchids in Bloom)’ reimagines beauty within a digitally mediated image culture. Orchids overlay a blurred landscape where an interplay exists between visual planes, referencing the constructed nature of visual experience in the post-digital age. It poses the question as to how beauty is constructed and experienced today.

Beauty for Ashes | Lee trewartha | $4950 | 140x104cm | Oil on linen

Beauty for Ashes” explores loss and renewal. In a quiet garden, a sorrowful woman cradles a lifeless sparrow—an image of mourning amidst beauty. This work questions traditional ideals of beauty, suggesting it can also emerge through grief, tenderness, and quiet transformation, that can change ashes into an unexpected experience of beauty.

Wherever I’m going I’m already home | Chilu Krile | $10000 | 90x120cm | Acrylic on Canvas

It can get lonely when you follow your own path. You compromise and wear the expectation like ill-fitting clothes. That security blanket of common connection is fading. You evolve and outgrow. You leave it behind and say goodbye.
That moment, stepping into the unknown, feels vulnerable and uncertain.
But wherever you’re going, you’re already home

Off to a Bright Future | Janelle Hatherly | $5000 | 45x65cm | Oil on Canvas

I find connecting with nature’s beauty a perfect antidote to the impacts of our rapidly evolving dependence on technology. It’s so rewarding to see our four-year-old grandson thrive both physically and mentally when we go bush walking and camping. He’s on his way to a bright future!

The Preponderance of Hope | Sarah Lubcke | $2500 | 40 x 40cm | oil on aluminium composite panel

‘The Preponderance of Hope’ is an exploration of quiet resilience and the often overlooked beauty that emerges in uncertainty. Even in stillness, hope endures, not seeking attention or resolution, but with a focus toward what is unseen, holding fast to something greater than now.

Unguarded | Josh Miels | $5500 | 100cm x 100cm | Oil on Canvas

This painting portrays a woman’s face—still, emotionless, and unguarded. In her silence, a deeper truth emerges. Through a monochromatic palette, Joshua captures the emotions we often hide and a presence that feels from another time. Here, vulnerability is not weakness, but strength—revealing a quiet, enduring vision of true beauty.

landscape conversation | rod bax | $5000 | 103cmx113cm | oil on canvas framed in oak

Engagement with the landscape takes many forms, including cartography, photography, and artistic sketches. Seeking beauty within these landscape interactions leads to the documentation and illustration of specific locations. Each approach provides a unique perspective on the environment and allows for a distinct interpretation of place.

Watching the Clouds | Louise Anders | $3500 | 40 x 50cm | Oil on canvas board

‘Watching the Clouds’ shows the simple life of my kids at the beach in our sleepy shack town on the York Peninsula. Digging in the sand, splashing in the shallows, collecting rocks and watching the clouds. Pretty simple stuff really, but endlessly entertaining for them, and I find that beautiful to watch.

Silver Lining | Evie LI | $800 | 40*50CM | Acrylic painting

A twelve-year-old girl captured a side profile of her newly arrived friend, just as she set foot in Adelaide. With gentle brushstrokes and vibrant acrylics, she turned that fleeting moment into a painting — a quiet portrait of new beginnings.
In this unfamiliar city, a new chapter of life is about to unfold.

Disintegration | Jess Hayton | $1500 | 101x76cms | Oil on Canvas

As I stand on the empty beach on a winter’s evening, I feel like I am disintegrating. My eyes surrender to the vast and limitless sky. My chest feels the heartbeat of the ocean as it crashes at my feet. My feet feel the pull of the earth. The beauty of nature breaking me down and reminding me that I am a part of something far bigger than myself.

WA Flowering gum | Karena Dalla Rosa | $7600 | 146 x 146 | oil on canvas

A magnified point of view positioned immediately under the tree canopy creates the experience of being enveloped by the characteristic burst of fiery bloom and large woody gumnuts synonymous with this iconic tree. The tangle of foliage framing glimpses of sky adds a perspective that provides a sense of immersion into nature’s chaos and beauty.

They/them | Yvonne East | $12000 | 67 x 51 cm | Oil on Belgian Linen

Beauty does not belong to a gender. I am the mother of a 19-year-old trans person. The world can be a frightening place for people who don’t adhere to those who want to control gender stereotypes. I painted this portrait to show my adult child how I see them, a beautiful person with a gentle soul, worthy of love, with the right to live peacefully.

Red Couch | Khashayar Salmanzadeh | $4500 | 120x90cm | Oil and acrylic on canvas

Red Couch portrays Emma Dehghani, a Bahá’í woman of Chinese heritage raised by Persian and Italian adoptive parents. Her story reflects the beauty of Australia’s rich multiculturalism. Through abstracted Persian calligraphy, I explore the interplay between her home environment and inner world.

Tell me what you think | Libby Moore | $4500 | 91x91cm | Acrylic on canvas

Imbued with personal significance, sculptural objects and coloured glassware achieve consecration status in this multitiered still-life symbolising femininity, motherhood and the circuitousness of human existence. As mother to four children and two stepchildren, it’s a multifaceted role of holding, supporting, balancing, withholding and releasing.

Scar | JAIME PROSSER | $3300 | 59x66cm | mixed media – acrylic and graphite on paper

In my teenage daughters world the phone is her world, her connection. In this piece I find beauty in the quiet comfort that exists, in the still moment at home with her wrapped in a blanket. Concepts of youth and beauty often go together. Seeing Scar on her phone I wonder what ideas of beauty she is perceiving through augmented social filters.

Ephemeral dwellers of the native blooms | Natasha Junmanee | $5500 | 61x76cm | Oil on canvas

This still life painting celebrates the rich biodiversity of Australia’s native flora and fauna. Through detailed realism, the work captures a fleeting moment of harmony and interdependence. It is both a tribute to nature’s quiet beauty and a reminder of its fragility, inviting the viewer to pause, observe, and appreciate the often overlooked.

Ideals Of Beauty | Mahdhav Sarna | $17500 | 101x152cm | Oil painting on Canvas

Venus is the personification of love and beauty. Her voluptuous physique and alluring presence have served as the benchmark for desire.
In nature too, beauty is wielded with intention by those that exude attraction and elegance. Through this piece, Venus’s divine femininity overlaps with her iconic counterparts found in nature.

Ghost Gums | Sophie Hann | $2800 | 91x153cm | oil on canvas

I painted my garden in the Adelaide Hills with my neighbour’s shed and majestic ghost gums. There’s so much life in this garden and in these trees. Cockatoos, galahs and possums next in these trees. I attempted to capture the light, colour and beauty of my garden.

Midway in Clay | Hayley Anne Carpenter | $7200.00 | 84.1×59.4cm | Watercolour, smear dark stoneware clay

This work is admitting that the human experience is beautiful because of the hard not in spite of it. Real, sometimes gritty, always with duality. Exploring how to measure a life; ups vs downs, denial vs embrace, ignorance of feelings vs allowing them all to co-exist. Sometimes you’ve just got to go through the mud. How beautifully human.

Still I Nourish | Zac Kurien | $400 | 40×50 | Mixed Media on Canvas

Still I Nourish captures a raw, rarely seen beauty, motherhood shaped by illness, not perfection. Inspired by a woman with breast cancer breastfeeding her baby, this piece honours strength, sacrifice, and love. It’s a reminder that beauty isn’t always soft, it’s survival, defiance, and the will to give.

Lost in The Dream | Tim O’Shea | $2200 | 100 x 75cm | Oil on Canvas

“Lost in The Dream” is an oil on canvas that captures the vibrant essence of Australian coastal life, portraying dozens of sunbathers basking beside a Sydney Sea pool in a bright, rhythmic composition that celebrates the beauty, order, and unique spirit of summer by the sea.

Why can’t I see it | Jenna Pickering | $25000 | 25 x 25 | Self Portrait – Oil painting on used paint palette.

I’m not beautiful. I dont feel it. Not to say I dont believe in beauty. Its everywhere age, scars, greying hairs. Sticks, leaves, rubbish. My dirty palette. But like most. I can’t see it in me. I use art to show myself, my worth. But lifes too short not to see ourselves. Perfect as we are. If I can see it in others, there Ill learn to see it in me.

Watery creek | Kim Allen | $850 | 118 x 80 cm | Oil paint on canvas using pallet knife painted in studio

Beauty is found in nature. By connecting to nature we feel rejuvenated so this painting has healing colours with water reflecting a bright sky and green landscape. I enjoy creating the sense of movement with thick paint on a pallet knife and this painting is of our local creek in the Adelaide Hills.

Judy: Musician, composer, activist | Elizabeth Moore Golding | $1800 | 60cmx60cm | Oil on linen

Judy lives nearby. I used to see her walking past wearing her activist scarf. An older woman, I admired her for her strength (even though she often uses a walker) and obvious commitment and passion to do what she believed in. She was going out to protest. I also found out when painting her that she is a commissioned composer as well as a musician.

Grandpa | Anthony Conen | $1250 | 61cm x 46cm | acrylic paint on a stretched canvas.

This painting is a copy of a photograph I took of my father. He was sitting in a bunker shed on the sideline of a soccer game his grandson was playing in . He was eating lunch that he had brought to the game in his travel bag .I think it captured my dad in a natural unplanned moment in time. He was my sons number one fan until his health declined.

love form afar | dawei zhang | $1500 | 45cm*45cm | oil

My parents still live in China, and I’ve been in Adelaide for 3 years. This portrait expresses my longing and their quiet love for me. Their subtle expressions—calm, gentle, and full of meaning—are like my own Mona Lisa. It holds a love that cannot be spoken

Mates fo life | paul whitehead | $5600 | 130x90cm | Watercolour on board, primed with absorbent ground … Wet on wet and dry brush.

Mates for life captures a fleeting moment of shared joy … raw, unfiltered and deeply human. A reminder that true beauty often hides in the everyday bonds between us. In an ever changing world, the steady connection of a good mate offers comfort, laughter and a sense of being.