WELCOME to my fusion of Eastern and Western art, as I combine elements of both traditions to portray native Australian birds and animals.

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I was born and raised in Tasmania, Australia, and in recent years I have devoted myself to painting our unique and beautiful wildlife.

Over the years I have studied Western art at The Julian Ashton Art School and The Paddington Art School (in Sydney), and the UTAS School of Fine Art (in Hobart). I first discovered Chinese Brush Painting with Lin Moli in Sydney (1990) and currently study online with several teachers. The name on my seal stamp, 陶雅礼 is the artist name given to me by the revered Chinese brush master Chen Yao-Wen, who restores and makes paint brushes for the National Palace Museum in Taipei.

I use the finest Chinese and Japanese art papers, inks and colours. My style pays respect to the Gongbi (fine-line) and Xiao Xieyi (spontaneous) traditions of Chinese Brush Painting, while inevitably showing the influence of my Western training.

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My work is also for sale at:

The Peppercorn Gallery

58 Bridge St

Richmond

Tasmania, Australia 7025

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and

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Artefacts Gallery

Site 015

77 Salamanca Place

Hobart

Tasmania, Australia 7000

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 ... and you can meet me there ... at Peppercorn often on a Thursday and at Artefacts often on a Monday ... or sometimes on other days :)

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Whether simply browsing, or intending to buy, I hope my work brings you joy.

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ARLO MERCIA