Australian Art

Simply Complicated: Discoveries While Walking

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Impressionism, Originals For Sale, Realistic

Simply Complicated

Life seems so simple

Yet the juggle is so complicated

But what matters is so simple?

I was painting this while juggling all that life’s throws at me and was struck by art imitating life. I thought when I started this painting, at first glance it was much simpler than my usual flower and yet the more I painted the more complexity I discovered!! What beauty in the simplest things we find.

How amazing is this little discovery? But the more you look at it the more you discover it’s extraordinary complexity.

61 x 61cm

Signed on the front.

$1150

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Abstract Self

Abstract, Acrylic Painting, Floral, Mixed Media, Originals For Sale, Splatter

I occasionally need to throw paint on the canvas to deal with the highs and lows of life and being an artist.  
It is so interesting how one day, as an artist, I can feel on top of the world: the world is my oyster, then on other days, I can be crippled with not feeling good enough. 
It is such a dangerous game, when you rely on people liking and buying your art to survive, but I have realised if I focus on that: on trying to please others, trying to get it right all the time, trying to be what others want or need me to be, then the highs and the lows are far greater. Where as if I focus on creating what is in me to create, if I just tell me story through art it is much better for me and I create better art in the end, even if it is a super wacky mix. 
So this is me at the moment…splattered, all over the place, messy; full of highs and lows, full of blessings and speed humps, feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all, but always trying to look towards faith and hope. 
A colourful, messy, mixed up, abstract me. 
This painting is on a flat piece of canvas and will require stretching. 
The image size is approximately 1 x 1.6m 
Canvas size is approximately 1.175 x 179 metres

For sale through Bluethumb

https://bluethumb.com.au/kim-neil/Artwork/abstract-self

Discoveries While Walking: Crabapple

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Impressionism, Originals For Sale, Realistic

On the way up the hill, the council planted the most beautiful crabapple trees. When they loose their leaves, they aren’t much to look at, but in spring, there is nothing like them, they are absolutely packed with the most stunning flowers. The colour is so vibrant that no matter what I do, I cant seem to match the intensity of the pink! What a wonder the crabapple is, and such a gift to all who take the time to look at it.

61 x 61cm

Signed on the front.

$1150

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Discoveries While Walking: Flannel Flower

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Impressionism, Originals For Sale, Realistic

I love the Australian bush. I am aware of what a privilege it is to be surrounded by the bush where we live. What it does for me is that it grounds me, when I am anxious or feeling hopeless, it reminds me of God, it reminds me that there are bigger things than the things I am going through. 
One of my favourite things to do in the bush is find wildflowers. I am so fascinated by the contrast between the dry bushland and these beautiful random flowers that come up everywhere. Randomly these shockingly beautiful, intricate and unique flowers spring up.  
How easy is it for us to walk through life with our mind elsewhere and not notice the beauty and the gifts we are surrounded by. 
These visually rich flowers are such a good reminder to me, to get out of my head, all the things that need to be done, the worries that come over and to pause, to appreciate the little things that give life unexpected pleasure

61 x 61cm

Signed on the front.

$1150

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Beeautiful Bee

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Originals For Sale, Realistic

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang.

76 x 76cm

Signed on the front.

$1300

Purchase through Bluethumb

https://bluethumb.com.au/kim-neil/Artwork/beeautiful-bee

Busy Bee 4

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Originals For Sale, Realistic

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

$560

Busy Bee 3

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Realistic, Sold

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

$560

SOLD

Busy Bee 2

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Realistic, Sold

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

$560

SOLD

Busy Bee 1

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Realistic, Sold

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

NFS

Miss Magnolia – Limited Edition Print

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Limited Edition Print, Realistic

M’s art teacher has a daily habit of walking and posting photos of beautiful flowers along the way.
What a great reminder of God’s goodness in the beauty around us! Whenever I see them I am struck by the diversity and abundance, and I cant help but be drawn to them.
This is one of a series of magnolia flowers that she photographed and posted to her story.
Photo credit to Cathie Hall. Painted with permission.

310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 
Requires framing
Other sizes available on request.

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

Once-ler Wattle Limited Edition Print

Abstract, Limited Edition Print, Realistic, Splatter

Print on paper

Signed and numbered on the front.

I have always loved Dr Seuss, but only as an adult have I really appreciated the depth and profound nature of his writings.
As I was painting the beautiful wattle, I was reminded of The Lorax, and the beautiful truffler trees (before they were cut down).
How lucky are we to be surrounded by such beauty. It is breathtaking to see the diversity around us; even amongst such an unforgiving environment in Australia.


310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 
Requires framing

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

 

Miss Magnolia

Acrylic Painting, Floral, Originals For Sale, Realistic

M’s art teacher has a daily habit of walking and posting photos of beautiful flowers along the way.
What a great reminder of God’s goodness in the beauty around us! Whenever I see them I am struck by the diversity and abundance, and I cant help but be drawn to them.
This is one of a series of magnolia flowers that she photographed and posted to her story.
Photo credit to Cathie Hall. Painted with permission.

76 x 76cm painting size
79 x 79cm frame size

This painting is framed with a painted Tasmanian oak, white frame. Due to the use of real wood, the frame will have small imperfections.

$1500