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Fiona Thorning
The Girl and an Owl ride a Leopard., 2026
Acrylic paint, gold ink on canvas. Oak frame.
Height 28 cm x Width 28 cm
Artwork is framed and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $450
Myths give endless subject matter which can be whimsical and visually beautiful. In this painting, the girl represents youth, potential. The owl symbolises wisdom and transformation. The leopard is primal instinct, stepping into one's power.
Artist Bio: Fiona trained at Queensland College of Art, majoring in Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics and Photography. She went on to obtain Secondary School Teaching certification and taught at several Brisbane High Schools.
Fiona has always loved painting and has produced a few each year since her teens. She started painting full time in 2022.
Fiona enjoys the challenge of Realism Painting to explore an authentic portrayal of her everyday life. Her work encompasses detailed portraits, landscapes, still life, and everyday scenes. Perspective tends to be traditional.
Fiona doesn't strive for photorealism, but she definitely employs a degree of realistic accuracy.
"I don’t strictly stay in this lane, but I always go back to it. It’s what I relate to."
Dimensions:
28 cm x 28 cm