Golden Guardian

$495.00

The surprise visit of a mother and adolescent baby koala to our coastal rental backyard was a delight. The mother’s rare blonde fur was stunning, and she exuded grace and beauty as she rested on a branch. The baby koala, perched on the mother’s back, was more curious than sleepy and enjoyed exploring its surroundings. The mother koala was fiercely protective of her baby, yet gentle as she allowed it to explore. Their visit left a lasting impression on the hearts of all who were lucky enough to have witnessed the golden charm of the mother and baby koala.

Artwork Info

Artist Name

Medium

Oil

Size

48cm x 38cm

Artwork Date

2023

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Artist Bio

Deborah Ladd is an accomplished visual artist and graphic designer based in Melbourne. With over a decade of experience working in the art departments of major record companies locally and abroad, she went on to establish her own successful boutique design studio while pursuing her passion for fine art.

Deborah’s work is driven by a deep fascination with the individual stories of creatures both great and small. Her art invites viewers to enter the worlds of these creatures through simple scenes that depict them in their environments, be they natural or urban. Through her work, Deborah seeks to evoke a sense of the creatures’ experiences in our world, a world even we humans struggle to fully understand.

Deborah’s artworks demonstrate a keen attention to detail, with her painting, mixed media and print making which regularly incorporates digital techniques. Her background in graphic design enables cross-disciplinary experimentation, introducing a contemporary edge to her work.