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🖼️ One-of-a-Kind Original
🌈 Handmade in Australia
🪵 38 mm varnished edge
🚚 Free Shipping Australia-wide
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What it holds
A cobalt-blue vase is covered in irregular purple, lilac and peach shapes, inspired by the idea of gemstones embedded in pottery. Mint-green leaves and apricot flowers rise above it, against a striped background and chocolate-brown border.
She's delightfully odd, but she doesn't even realise it. She's not trying to be different or worrying about what anyone thinks. She's just happily doing her own thing, giving hugs and being a delight.
Story & inspiration
This was the very last artwork I made for the Sydney Affordable Art Fair. I had one board left and was determined I could squeeze in just one more!
I'd pulled together my painted paper offcuts and chosen the colours, but this time I did far less planning than usual.
I started thinking about pottery with gemstones or crystals embedded in the glaze, and this unusual, almost terrazzo-style pattern developed as I went.
It's quite different from the patterns I normally create, and I love how the cobalt blue, purple, mint and apricot work together.
A slightly wackadoodle late-night experiment that turned into something I absolutely adore!
Where it lives best
At 20.3 × 25.4 cm, Delightfully Odd would look great on a bookshelf amongst your favourite ceramics, books and collected treasures.
She'd also make a fun addition to a dressing table, home office or gallery wall.
The 38 mm cradled board can stand on a stable shelf or hang straight on the wall, without needing a frame.
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Her unusual gemstone-inspired pattern brings personality to a home that doesn't follow everyone else's rules.
The cobalt blue, mint and apricot colours give your bookshelf or gallery wall an unexpected combination to play with.
Her completely individual personality is a reminder that you don't need to fit someone else's idea of normal.
The painted paper textures and irregular shapes give you details to enjoy whenever you stop for a closer look.
The finished cradled board makes it easy to display original art amongst your favourite belongings or hang it straight on the wall.
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Title: Delightfully Odd
Medium: Original mixed media acrylic paint and paper collage on cradled plywood board
Size: 20.3 × 25.4 × 3.8 cm (W × H × D)
Frame: Unframed | ready to hang | 38 mm board edge is varnished for a clean look
Orientation: Portrait
Finish: Signed, professionally finished for longevity, and ready to hang
One of a kind, original artwork by Australian artist Sandra Gale
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Australia
Free shipping from South Australia. Every artwork is carefully packed with protective materials to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, ready to hang. All original art requires a signature on delivery for security.International
Shipping is calculated at checkout. Most orders arrive within 2–4 weeks of dispatch. Your artwork will be professionally packed to gallery standards. Any taxes, duties, or import fees are the responsibility of the buyer (please check your local rules).Returns & Damage Policy
I don’t accept returns on original artworks for change of mind, but I’m happy to create a free digital mock-up of how the piece could look in your space before you buy. Just email me a photo of your wall.If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact me straight away and I’ll make it right. Every artwork is fully insured during shipping so you can purchase with confidence. To process a claim, I’ll need:
Photos of the damaged packaging before opening
Photos of the artwork inside the packaging, with the damage visible
This helps me lodge a quick claim with the courier so we can resolve it smoothly.
Artist’s Note
I'm so glad I decided to make just one more artwork! This one came together with far less planning than I normally do, and I think that's part of what makes her special. I love that she's a bit unusual, with her strange patterns and unexpected colours. She's perfectly happy being herself, and I rather adore her for it.
Sandra x
