Explore my painted garden

Explore my painted garden

These days, you can find me in my art studio pursuing my passion for painting floral studies of oversized blooms, each canvas an unfolding adventure of colour, depth and form.


I love to recall childhood memories of a scented garden teeming with roses and blooms of all colours. 


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'Delights of Anticipation' Oil on Canvas 26cm x 31cm (10"  x 12")


I grew up in a household of creatives - a family of musicians and artists. There was always a project on the go and my inspiration being the natural world. We always had roses in the garden which may explain the deep connection and enjoyment I have of roses of all colours and varieties, from deep velvety reds, to pale and dreamy cream roses. 


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'Blushing Beauty' Acrylic on Canvas 46cm x 46cm (18" x 18") SOLD


Expression through art

From an early age I immersed myself in art where I expressed my feelings, explored colour, and delighted in the simple pleasure of creation.


As a busy adult with a family of my own, I have realised the importance of painting and that it is a significant part of who I am, so I learnerd to make the time and space for my art no matter what.


Love that never ends


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'Forever Peace' Acrylic on Canvas 101cm x 101cm (40" x 30")



The love of nature continues as a theme in my work with paintings of hydrangeas, tulips, irises, magnolias, pears, lotus flowers, gumnuts, dahlias and more.

If you have any questions about my paintings, please don't hesitate to email me at vanessaosborneart@gmail.com or visit my website www.vanessaosborneart.com to see my online Gallery.


     


  
 




Location: Adelaide SA, Australia

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