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From My Easel
Sometimes a painting begins with colour.
On this occasion, it was the beautiful blue-grey tones of the aged metal vessels that first caught my attention. Their weathered surfaces, softened by years of use, provided the perfect contrast to the delicate blooms they held.
As the light moved gently across the metal, every dent, reflection and subtle texture seemed to come alive. It's moments like these that continually inspire me. Light has a remarkable way of revealing beauty in both the ordinary and the extraordinary, inviting us to pause long enough to truly see it.
I hope Steely Blues encourages that same sense of quiet observation—a reminder that beauty often lives in the things we might otherwise overlook.
About This Composition
Steely Blues features Australian native flowers arranged in a collection of aged metal vessels, painted in Heidi Emma's signature tonal impressionist style. Rich textures, muted blue-grey tones and beautiful natural light combine to create a timeless still life celebrating Australian botanicals and the character of well-loved everyday objects.
Artwork Details
Original Medium and Size
Oil on canvas, 40 x 30 cm
Available As
Fine Art Paper Print | Canvas Print
Featuring
Flowers, Vase
Archival Quality
Museum-quality inks and premium paper or canvas.
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Canvas Prints
Canvas prints are available as canvas only, stretched canvas, or framed canvas.
A wonderful choice if you're looking for a larger statement piece with a beautifully textured finish.
Paper Prints
Paper prints are available as print only or professionally framed under glass in your choice of a beautiful raw oak or white frame.
Printed on premium archival fine art paper, these prints faithfully reproduce the colour, detail and texture of the original painting.
Frame Sizes
Canvas frames: Add approximately 2.7 cm to both the height and width of the selected print size. Frames are 5.5 cm deep.
Paper print frames: Add approximately 6 cm to both the height and width of the selected print size. Frames are 4 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.
Small unframed paper prints are carefully packaged in rigid protective mailers to keep them flat during transit.
Larger unframed paper prints and canvas prints are rolled and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes for safe delivery.
Framed prints and stretched canvas prints require specialised packaging and are shipped via trusted art couriers or professional carriers to ensure they arrive safely.
Please allow approximately 7–10 business days for production before dispatch. Delivery times will vary depending on your location.
If you have any questions about shipping or require a quote for a framed artwork, I'd be delighted to help.
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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.