#9 By Tanya McKallan - Banksia Cone - Acrylic Paint on Canvas

By Tanya McKallan, 'Banksia Cone', Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 29.5 x 36.5 cm (Framed). 

Tanya's a Sydney-based environmental artist rotating between still-life paintings of snippets of the local Australian blossoms, sweeping country landscapes to the brilliant tones of her much beloved local seascapes. Living in Freshwater and volunteering for Bushcare on the local headland means that inspiration is part of the everyday. With a love of the earth her 'tread lightly,' ethos involves sourcing her art surfaces, venetian blinds for framing and as many art materials as possible from local verge cleanups. She uses a loose method of combining colour and bold brush strokes to delicately capture the places she loves. Not trying to replicate what's in front of her, Tanya suggests its beauty with as few brush strokes as possible, treading as lightly on the canvas as she does on the planet. 

A Note from WJN:

The artist has generously donated to the Art4Healing Fundraiser, a hybrid event aimed to support women and girls to live their best lives. Funds raised will support the Healing From Within Program and the My Way Youth Mentoring Program.

Please place your bids generously, and we wish you the best of luck! Bidding end on the 24^th of November at 11:59 pm. Raffle winners will be announced at our Art 4 Healing Fundraising Event, featuring guest speakers, entertainment, and loads of great prizes to win in our raffle draw!

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