Wattle Grove Art

Check out all 40 artworks on the link and vote for your favourite! 😍

Here is the link to all 40 finalists:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZklMdxoSC4miTmPAA4B7GytgS2ZhyUJq?usp=sharing

Check out The Holmes Prize For Realistic Australian Bird Art catalogue for 2023! So honoured my painting "Basking in the Banksia" was selected for the front cover. I love how the graphic designer chose to use the eye for the 'o'.

The other spectacular artworks on the catalogue include Edwin Butlers "Koel Kid" and Natalie Jane Parker's "Patiently Waiting".

The Holmes Art Prize 2023 Exhibition is hosted by Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery from October 27th to November 24th.
3 Longwood Street, Minyama, Queensland, Australia.

🔴 SOLD

I had an absolutely incredible time at the Holmes Prize for Realistic Australian Bird Art opening yesterday. The atmosphere was electric as artists and art enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the beauty and intricacy of avian artistry.

Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Steve Morvell, had the unenviable task of selecting the winner and awards of excellence. Congratulations to Elizabeth Cogley who was awarded Best in Show with her emotive piece “Stop the Antics and Pay Attention”. Congratulations also to Frances McMahon, Peta Boyce, Catherine Lidden and Linda Lunnon who all received well deserved awards of excellence.

A special thank you to Dr Gary Holmes, Dr Margaret Anderson, Sharon Rothsay, Marie Pigott and the Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery for organising such a successful event.

The highlights of my night were having my artwork feature on the cover of the official Holmes Prize booklet and marketing posters. I was also fortunate enough to sell my entry, ‘Basking in the Banksia’ and meet the new owners within moments of the opening of the event!

Congratulations also to all the exhibiting artists for presenting such a stunning exhibition! If you are able to visit, it is well worth coming to check it out. It is hosted by Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery until 24th November at 3 Longwood Street, Minyama, Queensland.

So excited to announce I am a finalist in the Holmes Prize for Excellent in Realistic Australian Bird Art for 2023!

My artwork ‘Basking in the Banksia’ will be on display between 27 October- 24 November at the Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery alongside 39 other amazing artworks by Australia’s finest realistic bird artists. I’m so honoured to be included in this exhibition for another exciting year! 🥰🎉

“FEATHERS, FUR AND FLOWERS”

This beautiful exhibition is presented by members of the Queensland Wildlife Artists’ Society and opens today in the town of Boonah.

As the title suggests, it showcases many beautiful artworks featuring all types of flora and fauna. You can also see my painting “Gangis the Gang-gang” which appears on the brochure below. If you are in Boonah or surrounds and fancy a drive, it is well worth checking out. Artworks will be available to purchase. See the brochure below to find out more details. Hope you can make it!

I’m finally sharing a photo of my
“Basking in the Banksia”
I’m super proud of this one! 💛🖤💛

If you missed out on my first round of prints, I now have a few more available on my website. If you pre-ordered one, they will be in the mail tomorrow.

Check out my website now before they all disappear 👇🏼
www.kyliesheahon.com/product-page/basking-in-the-banksia-print

Photo Reference: Louise Bryant

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to capture a beautiful photo of a Red-Backed Fairy Wren! It always amazes me how small fairy wrens are in the flesh. This little fellow posed beautifully for me and today I’ve finally had a chance to paint him!

‘Red’
29.7 x 21cm
Watercolour on Arches CP

🔴 SOLD

Unfortunately no reproductions will be made - this piece is a one off. ❤️🖤

I had a few hours to paint today and I challenged myself to start and finish a painting. Here is the result… 😊

‘The Hunter’
29.7 x 21cm
Watercolour on Arches CP
Photo reference: Tahlia Doyle

This piece is now sold. 💙

I’ve finally remembered to post a photo of her! Here is the painting of Maggie I completed as a commission last year. I just love cocker spaniels 😍 Not my usual content but she was too pretty not to share. I hope you love her too! 💛

"Maggie"
36× 48cm
Watercolour painting on Arches cold press

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According to my last poll 54% of you have seen a black cockatoo in the wild. I’m super jealous! It’s still on my bucket list to see one of these beauties in the wild. Until then, this painting will have to do!

I made some good progress today. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing this one finished.

This is at an unusual stage because I have first layers of paint down as well as some final layers. It goes to show how magical the layering technique really is and that the detail and realism is in the layers!

I’m super grateful Louise allowed me to paint her stunning photo 🙏🏼

I just finished this piece this afternoon and now these beautiful wrens will be flying off to their new owner in the US tomorrow. It’s always a thrill when a piece gets snapped up so fast.

“Twin Wrens”
21 x 29.7cm
Watercolour on 300gsm Arches CP

Beautiful reference photo by Sharon Walter