The timed auction ends Thursday April 16th at 8:00pm. Whoever holds the highest bid at the auction closing time wins.
Paula Mackay
Little Boats, 2026
Oil on canvas Framed in matt white solid oak
Height 42 cm x Width 52 cm
Artwork is framed and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $600
Little Boats captures a quiet moment on a lake. Small boats rest on the water, subtle but distinct in colour, one boat drifts away from the shoreline. The lake shimmers in layered hues of green and blue. My intention for this painting was a sense of calmness, where the viewer can let go and settle into the silence and gentle calm. The canvas has been painted with layers of rich oil paints and has been framed in a simple white solid oak frame.
Artist Bio: Paula is a self-taught artist with a BA in Visual Arts from Monash University and a background as a creative in the corporate world. Working from her home studio in Naarm (Melbourne), she paints vibrant still lifes, Australian landscapes, and depictions of native flora and fauna—often drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the red centre. Her bold acrylic and oil works are known for their strong compositions and bright, contrasting palettes. Paula has exhibited widely across Australia through galleries, art shows, and interior retailers. In 2023, she won Best in Show at Kyneton Gallery, and in 2025 was a finalist in both The Next Big Thing at Toowoomba Gallery and the Doyle’s Art Prize.