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November 2025
Acrylic, Spray Paint, Enamel, Oil Stick and Charcoal on Canvas Framed in Oak
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“Mini Gem #1” celebrates one of my greatest muses—the Australian Kelpie. I’ve always admired these working dogs for their grit, loyalty, and that unmistakable spark in their eyes. In this piece, I wanted to capture a Kelpie’s friendly, open-mouthed expression as it looks into the distance, ready for the next adventure. The background unfolds in earthy greens, soft rosa, warm browns, beige, and touches of orange, layered with my signature organic line work to create movement and energy. Kelpies inspire me because they embody purpose and heart. Painting them reminds me of the bond between humans, animals, and the land we share. Mini Gem 1 is a small but powerful tribute to that connection.
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Acrylic, Spray Paint, Enamel, Oil Stick and Charcoal on Canvas Framed in Oak
“Mini Gem #1” celebrates one of my greatest muses—the Australian Kelpie. I’ve always admired these working dogs for their grit, loyalty, and that unmistakable spark in their eyes. In this piece, I wanted to capture a Kelpie’s friendly, open-mouthed expression as it looks into the distance, ready for the next adventure. The background unfolds in earthy greens, soft rosa, warm browns, beige, and touches of orange, layered with my signature organic line work to create movement and energy. Kelpies inspire me because they embody purpose and heart. Painting them reminds me of the bond between humans, animals, and the land we share. Mini Gem 1 is a small but powerful tribute to that connection.
“Mini Gem #1” celebrates one of my greatest muses—the Australian Kelpie. I’ve always admired these working dogs for their grit, loyalty, and that unmistakable spark in their eyes. In this piece, I wanted to capture a Kelpie’s friendly, open-mouthed expression as it looks into the distance, ready for the next adventure. The background unfolds in earthy greens, soft rosa, warm browns, beige, and touches of orange, layered with my signature organic line work to create movement and energy. Kelpies inspire me because they embody purpose and heart. Painting them reminds me of the bond between humans, animals, and the land we share. Mini Gem 1 is a small but powerful tribute to that connection.
Through the use of mixed media, combining acrylics, spray, enamel and intermittent use of oil paints I let my subject emerge from a rich and deeply layered base. The dimensional texture that masterfully unveils each layer, lets the bright colours play in harmony and contrast with each other.
This artwork is created on 380gsm 100% cotton canvas and finished with a double coat UV resistant, high gloss varnish to protect the integrity and longevity of the painting. Stretched and ready to hang, using gallery-grade hanging wire, this artwork is completed with a custom-crafted floating frame made from Tasmanian oak. I have signed this original painting on the front and back, with its title and date written on the rear of the canvas.
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This is a limited edition print run of the original painting '
Mini Gem No.1
', with each print hand-signed by myself. I work closely with a Gippsland-based boutique printing studio to ensure the highest print quality. This print uses archival inks on 300gsm archival cotton rag paper or canvas, for a rich and textual look.
Price includes shipping Australia wide. Please contact me for international shipping.
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© Copyright Aidan Weichard 2020 Purchase of this artwork does not include reproduction rights. Artwork cannot be copied or used without my express permission.
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