From My Easel
There are times when I find myself drawn to arranging just a few simple things and allowing them plenty of room to breathe.
For Held in Stillness, I brought together two vessels whose shapes and colours I loved - the softness of the handmade jug against the rich, reflective blue - and added just a small sprig of foliage. The fallen leaves in front seemed to complete the arrangement without needing anything more.
I loved the restraint of this composition. The quiet space surrounding the objects became just as important as the objects themselves, while the subtle light, reflections and textures gave me plenty to explore with paint.
For me, it is a painting about noticing what is already there: simple things, gently gathered, beautiful enough when we become still enough to see them.
About This Composition
An intimate still life in a soft, earthy palette, Held in Stillness pairs handmade vessels with delicate native foliage. Rich navy, dusty pink and muted greens sit against a warm neutral background, creating a calm and timeless piece suited to both contemporary and traditional interiors.
Artwork Details
Original Medium and Size
Oil on canvas, 30 × 25 cm
Available As
Fine Art Paper Print | Canvas Print
Featuring
Ceramic vessels, Westringia, Eucalyptus
Archival Quality
Museum-quality inks and premium paper or canvas.
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Canvas prints are available rolled or professionally stretched and finished in a timber float frame, ready to hang.
A beautiful choice for larger statement pieces, canvas offers a subtle textured finish while faithfully reproducing the colour and character of the original painting.
Stretched canvas without a float frame is also available on request. Please contact Heidi for pricing.
Paper Prints
Printed on premium archival fine art paper, these prints beautifully reproduce the colour, detail and texture of the original painting.
Paper prints are supplied unframed and carefully rolled for delivery, giving you the freedom to choose a frame to suit your own space and style.
Canvas Frame Size
Float frames add approximately 2.7 cm to both the height and width of the selected print size and are approximately 5.5 cm deep.
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Every Heidi Emma print is accompanied by a personally signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Where a print is part of a Limited Edition, the certificate will also include its individual edition number (for example, 1 of 30).
Each print is personally signed by Heidi Emma. Paper prints are signed on the front in the lower corner, while canvas prints are signed on the back.
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Every print is professionally produced to order in Australia using archival-quality materials.
Rolled paper and canvas prints are carefully protected and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes for safe delivery.
Framed canvas prints are professionally packed and boxed for secure delivery, ready to hang on arrival.
Please provide a delivery address where someone is available during business hours, along with a valid mobile number, as the courier may need to contact you regarding delivery.
Please allow time for your print to be professionally produced before dispatch. As each print is made to order, production and delivery times may vary depending on your order and location.
International orders are very welcome. Rolled prints can be shipped internationally, with shipping calculated at checkout. For framed canvas orders outside Australia, please contact Heidi before purchasing for a shipping quote.
Ordering more than one print? Where prints can be safely packaged together, any excess shipping charged at checkout will be refunded once your order is confirmed.
If you have any questions about delivery or would like a shipping quote, please get in touch.
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To ensure your print lasts for generations, display it away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity. Handle the paper with clean, dry hands or have it framed soon after arrival for the best protection.
Stretched canvases come sealed for protection. If wiping to dust, please do gently with a clean microfibre cloth. -
Every print is made to order especially for you. If your order arrives damaged or there is a problem with your print, please contact me within 7 days of delivery with photographs of the damage so I can arrange a replacement or suitable solution.
If you have any questions before ordering, I'm always happy to help.