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 have devoted myself to painting our unique and beautiful wildlife.

To develop expertise in Western art I studied at The Julian Ashton Art School and The Paddington Art School (in Sydney), and the UTAS School of Fine Art (in Hobart).

 

Oriental Brush Painting requires quite different materials and tecniques. I first discovered  these with Master Lin Moli in Sydney (1990), and currently study online with several teachers.

 

The name on my seal stamp, 陶雅礼 (Tao Ya Li) 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.

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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 in private collections around the world: Australia, USA, Europe, Great Britain, China, Hong Kong, Bhutan.

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My work is for sale at:

The Peppercorn Gallery

58 Bridge St

Richmond

Tasmania, Australia 7025​

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Artefacts Gallery

Salamanca Arts Centre

77 Salamanca Place

Hobart

Tasmania, Australia 7000

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My cards are for sale at:

Omeo Post Office

155 Day Ave

Omeo 

Victoria, Australia 3898

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I am often at Artefacts Gallery on a Friday, where you can ask about my work and watch me paint ...

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My work is also available online at:

SINGULART Online Gallery

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And featured on the website of Kobaien Inks here and here

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

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ARLO MERCIA