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About This Artwork

The Fairy Dunes is part of a diptych (a set of two artworks). It could be purchased separately but would look superb kept as a diptych, with both artworks hanging side by side. The scenes differ, but the subject, dimensions, and techniques used for both artworks are the same.

It's hard to resist photographing and painting Australia's tiny fairy wrens, which flit around in the wild scrublands behind the sand dunes. It makes perfect sense to include them in the Wild Coast series, which highlights the need to protect the disappearing coastal habitats that support Australia's unique and beautiful wildlife.

This piece uses a recycled wooden panel as its substrate, which is layered with hot and cold wax, hardeners, and pigments, which are burned in and then scraped and carved to create form, texture and depth. The velvety finish, which is highly tactile, resembles unglazed porcelain.

The Fairy Dunes

$2,500.00
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Artwork Details

  • Dimensions: 41 × 51 × 3 cm
  • Medium: Encaustic on wood
  • Framing: None needed
  • Hanging: Ready to hang

About This Piece

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This original encaustic painting is created using the ancient Greek technique of burning layers of beeswax and pigments into wood using a live flame. The result is a luminous, archival-quality artwork with incredible depth and texture.

Each piece is completely unique - slight variations in wax texture and color distribution are part of the organic nature of the encaustic process.

Materials & Technique

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Materials:

  • Pure beeswax
  • Damar resin
  • Pigments and oils
  • Cradled wood panel

Process:

Multiple layers of tinted molten wax are applied and fused using heat. Each layer becomes permanently bonded to the one below, creating depth and translucency. The edges are burnished with antique gold, eliminating the need for framing.

Archival Quality: Encaustic is one of the most stable art mediums. The wax is impervious to moisture and doesn't oxidize like oil paint. Colors remain vibrant indefinitely.

Learn about the encaustic process →

No Framing Needed

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This artwork does not require framing. The edges are burnished with antique gold as part of the artistic process, making them beautiful and complete as-is.

Ready to Hang:

  • Picture hanging hardware attached to back
  • Can hang immediately upon arrival
  • Horizontal or vertical orientation as designed

The golden edges catch the light beautifully and give the piece a finished, precious quality without the visual interruption of a frame.

Shipping & Packaging

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Packaging: Your artwork will be carefully wrapped in acid-free paper, protected with bubble wrap, and packed in a sturdy custom box with reinforced corners.

Domestic Shipping (Australia): 3-7 business days, fully insured

International Shipping: 7-21 business days depending on destination, fully insured

Free Shipping: On orders over $2,000 within Australia

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Care & Display

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Encaustic paintings are incredibly easy to care for:

Cleaning:

  • Dust occasionally with soft, lint-free cloth
  • No water or cleaning products needed
  • Wax is self-sealing and naturally repels dust

Display:

  • Normal indoor temperatures are perfect
  • Avoid direct, intense sunlight
  • Can hang in humid rooms (bathrooms, kitchens)
  • Wax is completely moisture-proof

Long-term: No maintenance required. The artwork will look as beautiful in 50 years as it does today.

Complete care guide →

Returns & Satisfaction Guarantee

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I want you to love your artwork!

14-Day Returns: Return within 14 days for a full refund if not completely satisfied.

Lifetime Warranty: All artworks come with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.

Note: Colors may vary slightly from screen images due to monitor settings. Each piece is unique and slight variations in wax texture are normal.

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