Soft and Bare

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A paper print of Soft and Bare with a white border and oak frame hanging above a country style wooden buffet.
full image of soft and bare that features peonies on bare wood panels.
Close up of Raw Tasmanian oak frame used to frame canvas prints by Heidi Emma (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Soft and Bare framed in oak on a neutral wall.
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A paper print of Soft and Bare with a white border and oak frame hanging above a country style wooden buffet.webp

Soft and Bare

from $85.00

Soft and Bare is a gentle celebration of simplicity and restraint. Featuring delicate peonies painted onto a natural timber panel, this archival fine art print captures soft light, subtle colour and the quiet beauty found when we allow natural materials to become part of the artwork itself.

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From My Easel

Sometimes, knowing when not to paint is just as important as knowing when to.

With Soft and Bare, I chose to leave parts of the timber panel untouched, allowing the natural wood grain to remain visible beneath the delicate peonies. Rather than competing with the flowers, the timber became part of the story, bringing warmth, texture and a quiet honesty to the painting.

I've always been captivated by the way beautiful light transforms even the simplest of subjects. As the light moved gently across the timber and petals, it revealed subtle variations that couldn't have been created with paint alone. The natural grain became another brushstroke—one that only nature could provide.

This painting is a reminder that beauty doesn't always come from adding more. Sometimes it comes from embracing simplicity and allowing the character of natural materials to shine.

About This Composition

Soft and Bare features delicate peonies painted onto a natural timber panel in Heidi Emma's signature tonal impressionist style. By intentionally leaving areas of the wood exposed, the artwork celebrates the beauty of natural grain alongside soft floral forms, creating a timeless still life filled with warmth, texture and beautiful natural light.

Artwork Details

Original Medium and Size
Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm

Available As
Fine Art Paper Print | Canvas Print

Featuring
Peonies, Glass, Wood

Archival Quality
Museum-quality inks and premium paper or canvas.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.