Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.

Motherhood | Original Painting

$250.00
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Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Motherhood | Original Painting
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Original Painting by Shelley Bailey of a kangaroo in a garden with flowers and trees. Joey bounds into mother's pouch.
  • Motherhood | Original Painting
Motherhood | Original Painting

Motherhood | Original Painting

$250.00

This painting has a whimsical, storybook quality with a distinctly Australian heart.

 

At the centre is a kangaroo with a rambunctious joey launching himself into her pouch. She braces for the impact beneath a flowering tree. The scene feels like a relatable moment captured in a hidden sanctuary of the natural world, with soft pink blossoms framing the composition and creating a canopy overhead. The background dissolves into gentle washes of pink and green, giving the work a dreamy, almost enchanted atmosphere.

 

The palette is warm and inviting. The earthy browns and creams of the kangaroo contrast beautifully against the cool greens of the grass and foliage, while the pink blossoms add a sense of romance and tenderness. The loose, expressive brushwork throughout the flowers and vegetation creates movement and texture, making the garden feel alive and vibrant.

 

What stands out most is the emotional tone. The joey scrambling into the pouch immediately evokes themes of motherhood, mischief, protection, nurturing, and family. Combined with the blooming garden setting, the painting conveys a sense of growth, safety, and the quiet beauty of nature.

 

Overall, it feels like a celebration of Australian wildlife through a gentle, fairy-tale lens—warm, nostalgic, and full of affection. It has the kind of charm that would work particularly well in a nursery, family home, or as a gift celebrating motherhood, new beginnings, or a love of Australian nature.

 

One-of-a-kind original artwork. 

 

Ready to hang. Floating frame options available from additional $100. Worldwide shipping available. 

 

If you love this theme, this colour palette, but need a different size, you're warmly invited to get in touch via our contact page and start the conversation about commissioning a piece made just for you. 

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