A recent visit to the local botanical gardens on Mount Tamborine revealed an abundance of kookaburras, many perched quietly among the trees, observing the world around them. While these iconic Australian birds are often celebrated for their distinctive laughter-like call, it was their quieter moments that captured my attention.
For this artwork, I wanted to focus on a fleeting moment of stillness—a pause between movement and sound. The close composition allowed me to highlight the kookaburra’s alert gaze, intricate feather patterns, and calm presence. Rather than depicting action, I wanted to celebrate observation and create a sense of connection with the subtle beauty that exists all around us.
Through layered colour, delicate detail, and a softly understated background, my aim was to allow the bird’s expression to become the focal point of the piece.
This artwork is an invitation to slow down, look a little closer, and appreciate the quiet moments in nature that so often pass unnoticed. It reflects my ongoing fascination with the beauty, grace, and presence found within Australia’s native wildlife.
Available as a museum-grade giclée fine art print on archival cotton rag paper or fine art canvas, created using archival pigment inks to preserve the richness, atmosphere, and integrity of the original artwork for years to come.
Canvas Options
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — supplied rolled for framing to your preference
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — Stretched — ready to hang
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — Stretched and framed (enquire for pricing)
Paper Options | ILFORD Galerie Prestige Cotton
• Cotton Artist Textured 310gsm — subtle tooth for a traditional fine art look
Available Sizes
• Small — 250×300mm
• Medium — 350×420 mm
• Large — 420×500 mm
Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity verifying it as an authorised Amanda Stacey Art reproduction. Carefully produced to honour the integrity of the original artwork, these fine art prints are created to be enjoyed, displayed, and treasured for years to come.
Select your size and print material below — the price will update automatically at the top of the page.
A recent visit to the local botanical gardens on Mount Tamborine revealed an abundance of kookaburras, many perched quietly among the trees, observing the world around them. While these iconic Australian birds are often celebrated for their distinctive laughter-like call, it was their quieter moments that captured my attention.
For this artwork, I wanted to focus on a fleeting moment of stillness—a pause between movement and sound. The close composition allowed me to highlight the kookaburra’s alert gaze, intricate feather patterns, and calm presence. Rather than depicting action, I wanted to celebrate observation and create a sense of connection with the subtle beauty that exists all around us.
Through layered colour, delicate detail, and a softly understated background, my aim was to allow the bird’s expression to become the focal point of the piece.
This artwork is an invitation to slow down, look a little closer, and appreciate the quiet moments in nature that so often pass unnoticed. It reflects my ongoing fascination with the beauty, grace, and presence found within Australia’s native wildlife.
Available as a museum-grade giclée fine art print on archival cotton rag paper or fine art canvas, created using archival pigment inks to preserve the richness, atmosphere, and integrity of the original artwork for years to come.
Canvas Options
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — supplied rolled for framing to your preference
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — Stretched — ready to hang
• Fine Art Canvas 450gsm — Stretched and framed (enquire for pricing)
Paper Options | ILFORD Galerie Prestige Cotton
• Cotton Artist Textured 310gsm — subtle tooth for a traditional fine art look
Available Sizes
• Small — 250×300mm
• Medium — 350×420 mm
• Large — 420×500 mm
Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity verifying it as an authorised Amanda Stacey Art reproduction. Carefully produced to honour the integrity of the original artwork, these fine art prints are created to be enjoyed, displayed, and treasured for years to come.
Select your size and print material below — the price will update automatically at the top of the page.