OIL PAINTINGS BY  luna

Luna Vermeulen - local artist / South African decent

"DOUBLE DATE" - $750 Normally I play mix & match to get the perfect scene I have in mind, so I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw this adorable photo that was captured by the photographer J. Robinson. To me it looks like these Double-Barred Finches are out on a double date - no pun intended. All dressed up & ready to go! I imagine them grabbing their seats for a moonlight / openair cinema show. Would you like a medium or large popcorn with that? Original Oil On Canvas Size: 40x50x3

“STALKER “ - $2950 Long before the paparazzi brought us Hollywood behind the scenes, facebook stalking, the hit tv series ‘Stalker’, or even Kasey Chambers song with the same title leopards have been stalking the grasslands of Africa. I’m sure Hollywood’s stars feel the same way about the paparazzi as the African animal kingdom feel about leopards. Affectionately called the prince of stealth they are known to have an abundance of patience while silently stalking their prey and will pounce on it at the last minute and strangle its’ throat with a quick bite... Makes me think of that silly actor in a creepy scary movie, you know the one? The one you are yelling at “Turn around, he’s behind you!” Size: 76x61x3.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas

"LIGHT MY FIRE" oil on canvas. The amazing annual exhibition of the Waterhouse Natural Art Prize contenders is held at the SA Museum. Artists are inspired by the natural environment resulting in some beautiful works of art. “Light My Fire” By South African Artist Luna. Now residing in Adelaide, Luna has been a finalist in our top Art Prizes in her first year. Acclaimed for her amazing realism, Luna paints in oils and writes to match her passion for the subject. “Light My Fire” featured in the Waterhouse natural Science Art Prize 2014 Oil on Belgium Linen, 91cm x 137cm SOLD

LUNA - 2014 Waterhouse Finalist

"Crouching Leopard" Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print $ 790

Convicts On The Run Interesting, quirky, humorous, or more an appreciation of the beauty of all parts of the animal? “Convicts On The Run” is a modern & different interpretation of the symmetry and grace of the Zebra. Size: 25x30x3.5cm, 50x41x3.5cm, 30x30x3.5cm $1,400.00

A fact well known about giraffes is that on any grassland or savannah this guy stands head & shoulders above the rest, but something less known is that the Bushmen of southern Africa have medicine dances named after some animals. The giraffe dance for instance is performed to treat head ailments. And how the giraffe got its height has been the subject of various African folktales, including one from eastern Africa which explains that the giraffe grew tall from eating too many magic herbs. So lesson for the day slooow down on your magic herb intake! :) Size: 51x61x3.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas $2750

Spotted Caviar Fittingly named as a tribute to our very own fleet-footed Caviar, meet “Spotted Caviar”. The exhilarating speed of the fastest land animal in the world is the inspiration behind this stunning portrait. Size: 41x51x3.5cm $2,535

"If Looks Could Kill" Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Maybelline. With lions just lying about for 20 hours of the day it’s no wonder they have plenty of time to look after their appearance, because it’s clear to see that with a mere flutter of this lion’s eyelashes she can easily seduce her prey into submission. Size: 51x61x3.5cm Oil painting by Luna $2,400

"Hunger Games" I would not want to be the subject of this leopard’s deathly stare. As looking into his hungry eyes I can feel a chill run down my spine and almost hear his growling stomach. Size: 41x51x3.5cm $2,775 Painting Oils on canvas by Luna

"Bushfire" Be transported to the wild lands of Africa when you gaze into the eyes of “Bushfire”. With his flaming mane & jaws of death it is easy to see why this King is the pride of Africa. You can almost hear his fearsome roar as the artist has captured in amazing detail the essence of this magnificent beast. Size: 102x76x3.5cm Oil on canvas by Luna $6,000

"Crouching Leopard, Hidden Prey" Oil painting by Luna SOLD -Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print $790

"Draadsitter" Afickaars for fence sitter, these little Zebra Finches really can’t decide who is with whom. This charming study captures the cheeky side of these playful little Australian natives. Size: 31x61x3.5cm $705.00

"Hair Of The Dog" This little guy looks like he has had a really hard night & could do with a little “hair of the dog”. Crazy hair, bloodshot eyes, someone’s had one too many! Size: 41x51x3.5cm Oil painting by Luna $1,950

"Metalhead" Shiny new or weathered with rust this giver of life always gets my head turning whenever I drive-on by one. Standing tall over the field it feeds, like a proud father figure. I’ve always been fascinated by them and can but hope my portrayal of the windmill gives it the respect it deserves. Size: 61x91x3.5cm Adelaide Royal Show – 3rd Place Winner Oil Painting AUD$2,370

Adelaide Royal Show – 3rd Place Winner Oils 2013

"Laughing Stock" No trip to the Aussie Outback is complete without the gently mocking song of the Kookaburra as accompaniment. Particularly at sunset & sunrise you regularly get to hear his laughter echo hauntingly through the gum trees. Size: 51x61x3.5cm Oil painting by Luna $1,500

'End Of The Road" Oil painting by Luna. "We found this character filled old truck “retired” deep in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Having seen better days this old work horse is sharing his twilight years with many a fine vintage. The artist has realistically captured all the details of the subject while the gentle late afternoon lighting adds to the symbolism. Size: 91x61x3.5cm Original Oil Painting AUD$2,700,00 +pst

"All Cooped Up" Still locked up in the hen house – Don’t they know the early bird captures the worm? Beautifully highlighted by the morning sun, this hen is eager to greet the new day & see all it has to offer. Size: 51x41x3.5cm $660.00

Some paintings are SOLD AS A PAIR.The price shown is for two pieces, original work, ready to hang Oil on Canvas. Only Add to Cart ONCE for the two pieces.

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!

THESE TWO ROOSTERS ARE HAVING A SHOWDOWN TO SEE WHO CAN CROW THE LOUDEST.
 SIZE: 30cm x 30cm x 3.5cm each AUD$SOLD

"Cock-A-Doodle-Do White" Sold as a Pair with "Cock-A-Doodle-Do Grey"

"Cock-A-Doodle-Do Grey" Sold as a Pair with "Cock-A-Doodle-Do White"

Fairy wrens - iconic australian natural bush birds

"Fairy Floss Female" Oil by Luna Size :20cm x 25cm. Part of the evolving small bird series by Luna This set, Titled "Fairy Floss Female" and "Fairy Floss Male" is AUD$750 + postage

Fairy Floss Male Superb Fairy-Wrens have been labelled as 'the least faithful birds in the world'. Females may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76% of young are sired by males from outside the social group. So who’s your daddy? Size: 20x25x1.5cm (Each) Original Oil Painting On Canvas Pair $750

"Hot Like A Sunrise,  Rhonda & Katut" 

Hot Like A Sunrise - Rhonda & Katut
First there was Romeo & Juliet then came Rhett & Scarlett, nowadays we have Brad & Angelina and Rhonda & Katut! Will the greatest romance of the 21 century survive the
arrival of Rhonda’s old high school crush Trent Toogood? Stay tuned for more.
Size: 20x25x1.5cm & 25x30x1.5cm
Original Oil Painting On Canvas

 our visitors, there birds are called Magpies and are well known and often loved across Australia

"Hot Like A Sunrise, Rhonda & Katut" Size 20x25cm & 25x30cm This is "Rhonda" Oil on canvas. AUD$730.00 THE SET

"Hot Like A Sunrise, Katut" Size 20x25cm & 25x30cm This is "Katut" Oil on canvas $730 THE SET

"Shackled " 

"Shackled 1" Chains & Locks hold a significant place in our unique Australian culture with many of our early settlers having a close and somewhat unwanted relationship with them. In a tribute to our early history the artist has stunningly captured in fine detail this rustic moody set. . Size: 30cmx30cmx3.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas SOLD

"Shackled 2" Chains & Locks hold a significant place in our unique Australian culture with many of our early settlers having a close and somewhat unwanted relationship with them. In a tribute to our early history the artist has stunningly captured in fine detail this rustic moody set. Size: 30cmx30cmx3.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas SOLD

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an ideal iconic painting for someone with a shack or who is living overseas

"TruBlu" Brighton’s 82 bathing boxes have minor structural, artistic and colour variations but when viewed together they turn the beachscape into a collective work of art that can change by the hour according to season, light and colours. Size: 61x91x3.5cm Original Oil painting by Luna AUD$670

My painting has been selected as a finalist in this year's "2014 Heysen Prize for Interpretation of Place "

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My grandad had a shed just like this one and gazing at this painting takes me back to my early years. I remember, like it was yesterday, standing in the middle of the darkened shed staring in awe at the huge workbench and all the tools hanging silently like my grandad's sentinels from the wall. If I close my eyes I can still see the shafts of gentle afternoon sun coming through the cracks and holes in the walls and roof and smell the unique mix of old sawdust and oil. It takes me back... Size: 46x60x3.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas $1870

She’s Aflame Referred to as the 'Flower of Blood' by some Koori groups. This name comes from a legend which tells of a young woman who escaped marriage to an elderly man by eloping with her young lover. The shunned man with some of his friends tracked the couple down and killed them both, as well as the relatives with whom they had lived. Sometime later, the old man returned to the place where he had slain the lovers and found the ground covered with the scarlet flowers that we know as the Sturt's Desert pea. Size: 25x30x1.5cm Original Oil Painting On Canvas $540