Australian Flora and Fauna

This curated selection of artworks showcases an array of pieces that capture the essence of native Australian flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in a world where vivid paintings, intricate drawings, vibrant photographs, and sculptures celebrate the rich biodiversity found in this country.

Curated by Christina McDonald

{Press and Media Coverage:}
1.A Lifetime Sunshine - Corymbia Ficifolia is featured in Maroondah News, Issue Autumn 2024 By Maroondah City Council. *Comes with a copy of the magazine*
2.Jan 2024–Artist Hsin Lin’s solo exhibition ‘Blossoms of Life' is featured on Victorian Artists Society News.
3.Jan 2024–Director Lu Visits VAS to attend the Exhibition ' Blossoms of Life' by Renowned Australian artist Lin Hsin. Published by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Melbourne, Australia.
4.This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone.
Location : Ringwood Lake Playground, Ringwood Lake Park
172 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood VIC 3134
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Overall Size – Standard A1 large print – 59.4 x 84.1 x 0.1 cm ( border included)

Also in a standard A1 size, should be able to fit in any A1 size frame you have easily.
LIMITED EDITION Giclée print on 310gsm textured paper. Unframed . All prints are individually signed , numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Original artwork info:
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A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia
By HSIN LIN
01/09/2022
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Sealed with clear varnish.
76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D)
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Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day.
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I started this artwork around Dec 2021. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. Long working hours required determination and faith to be achieved. The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I enjoyed, and I am happy to say I finally have it completed around September 2022.
By the time I have this artwork completed, I decided to name this artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine, which is an extension of my previous artworks – A Life Time Journey, A Life Time blessing, A Life Time Commitment, A Life Time Love, A Life Time Story and A Life Time Grit.
I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers.
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To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Flowering Gum tree- Corymbia Ficifolia (Baby Orange) in bloom in the flowering season, one of the main reasons that I always come back to the Royal Botanic Garden.
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In this particular artwork, there are flowers in full bloom gloriously under the sunlight, flowers in the blooming stage, as well as with closed buds most rounded and showing colour and buds with caps lifting on ready to bloom. Those are metaphor for all the precious moments in lifespan development. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
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Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Spring, 2022. -HSIN LIN
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Corymbia ficifolia
A Western Australian native tree with several small outlying populations further to the East, grows on sandy soils in low-lying areas of woodland.
Corymbia Ficifolia -Baby Orange, belongs to the family- MYRTACEAE. A small Australian flowering gum growing to around 3-4m tall. One of the most outstanding flowering trees in Australia with conspicuous flowers in vermillion-orange that cover the canopy in summer, followed by large woody fruits known as honkey nuts. The brilliant orange flowers in summer bring the birds into the garden. A gum tree for every garden, the eucalyptus flowers for everyone.
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-Bloom like flowers -
Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
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Solo Exhibitions :
- 11 - 22 Jan 2024 - HSIN LIN Solo Exhibition- Blossoms of Life at VAS McCubbin Gallery. Invited by The Victorian Artists Society.

18 Oct - 19 Dec2023 - HSIN LIN solo exhibition- Blossoms of Life –Invited by Wyreena Arts Centre ／Maroondah City Council.
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[Exhibitions]
-12 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023 VAS Award Winners showcase Exhibition at The Victorian Artists Society, Cato Gallery
-23th June to 2nd July 2023 Camberwell Art Show
-11-28th Nov 2022 VAS Mavis Little Artist of the Year 2022 Award Exhibition atThe Victorian Artists Society.
- 9 - 26 Sep 2022 VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society.
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Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w
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{Press Update}
This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone.
A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia.
Blossoms of Life -The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone is supported by Maroondah City Council.
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Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone
© 2022 Lauren M. Hancock
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Inspire grow bloom empower
we look to Nature and see her
unfold beautifully hour by hour,
orange blossoms unfurl and dance
vitality within, creation
what a trance.
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Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar
anonymously visiting
collecting for themselves and others,
the artist and the poet observe from away
smiling at each other and the precious scene
they have to appreciate this fine day.
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Upon her canvas the artist dabs a
spot of white against green as contrast
the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully,
a phrase emerges from her mind
she scrawls it down quickly.
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Together they’ll create a scene of
sumptuous colours and phrases
which capture a moment flowingly,
their duet of vivid blossoms
the artist and the poet
friends creating so joyously.

A Lifetime Sunshine - Corymbia Ficifolia - Featured in Melbourne Public Art - LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT on Paper - 84.1 x 59.4 cm Ed. 24 of 250

ByHSIN LIN

59.4cm (W) x 84.1cm (H)

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Reproduction Print

A$500

original oil painting framed with australian flora banksia and australian bird

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Banksia with thornbill (framed original)

ByKirsty McIntyre

53cm (W) x 53cm (H)

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Oil

A$1,190

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Eucalyptus pleucarpa

ByEmma Nancarrow

102cm (W) x 76cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$1,870

Boab trees in front of a red mountain range against a blue sky.

Cockburn Ranges 4

ByJos Coufreur

90cm (W) x 56cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$2,250

The Gums of Paroo River

ByDario Zanesco

81cm (W) x 66cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$1,890

Portrait of a Red Tailed Black preening on a white background.

Australian Red Tailed Black Cockatoo

ByPaul Margocsy

102cm (W) x 102cm (H)

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Mixed Media

A$5,750

Red Rocks

ByGeorge Arnold

55cm (W) x 45cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$350

Murray Cod Part 6

BySharon Atkinson

51cm (W) x 41cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$670

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Tangerine Dingo

ByStefan Mager

23cm (W) x 16cm (H)

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Ceramic

A$330

Portrait of an emu in vibrant colours. Bird is looking towards viewer.

Emu 119

ByJos Coufreur

70cm (W) x 70cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$2,090

Pink Birds in a Summer day

ByBruno Mota

79cm (W) x 79cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$2,760

Multi coloured fairywren bird in flight with tree leaves

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TrueMotion Fairywren Red ( Framed )

ByChris Cox

43cm (W) x 53cm (H)

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Acrylic

A$390

About the Curator

Christina McDonald

Christina is Bluethumb's Social Media & Content Coordinator, here to keep you up to date with all things Bluethumb. Having previously worked as a Visual Artist, Christina has a deep and long-standing passion for the Arts. Christina's goal at Bluethumb is to help all of our artists achieve their full potential, and to help you find the perfect piece for your space.