Blush and ivory blossoms unfold against a deep, moody background, accented with touches of gold. Theodora brings a graceful balance of softness and depth, making it a beautiful addition to bedrooms, living rooms, entryways, or elegant office spaces that call for warmth and quiet sophistication.
This delicate floral sketch combines expressive ink linework with soft watercolor washes, depicting pink tulips arranged in a blue vase on a simple tabletop. Gentle washes, hand-drawn linework, and a muted, earthy background create a calming still life that feels both modern and timeless. Ideal for tranquil interiors, wellness spaces, bedrooms, and art-filled homes, this original floral artwork evokes simplicity, balance, and everyday beauty.
East Tennessee Autumn Colors on a Country Lane showcases leaves of red, yellow and gold covering the little country lane to historic Allandale in Kingsport, Tennessee. Nothing like the brilliant colors of Fall in the Appalachian Mountains! This artwork is from the Fine Art Gallery of Shelia Hunt.
As twilight falls, Paris and her foal stand watchful and serene—wrapped in the hush of approaching night.
🌌 Night Approaches – Paris and Foal now available as prints, home décor, and gifts.
Night Approaches Paris and Foal by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com
As the light fades, Paris and her foal Cam stand quietly — silhouettes softened by the glow of twilight. Their forms are wrapped in shadows and subtle highlights, set against a dreamy background of green polka dots and layered contours.
RBH Paris is a Warmblood mare bred for show jumping, she resides at RBH Park - Warmblood breeders & producers of horses for the Show jumping market, in the heart of North East Victoria, Australia.
This piece captures her gentle strength and maternal calm as evening settles in. I created it using my Ether Art technique — hand-drawn digitally from a blank canvas, blending traditional drawing methods with modern tools to evoke emotion and atmosphere.
Night Approaches Paris and Foal is perfect for equestrian lovers, animal portrait collectors, and anyone drawn to the quiet beauty of horses at rest. Available across fine art prints, canvases, apparel, and home décor.
Explore more expressive equine portraits in my Horses Gallery;
https://joan-stratton.pixels.com/collections/horses
A moment of stillness—this spring dragonfly rests on a weathered pier, wings shimmering in the coastal light.
🌿 Spring Dragonfly Perched on Weathered Pier Column now available as prints, home décor, and gifts.
Spring Dragonfly Perched On Weathered Pier Column by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com
A dragonfly pauses on a weathered wooden post, wings outstretched, soaking up the spring warmth above tranquil turquoise waters. The sky behind is soft and scattered with clouds, casting gentle shadows across the sea.
I created this piece using a mix of traditional painting and my Ether Art technique — layering hand-drawn digital elements over my original canvas to capture the stillness and subtle movement of coastal life. It’s a quiet moment, full of light, texture, and the kind of peace you find near the water’s edge.
Spring Dragonfly Perched On Weathered Pier Column is perfect for lovers of nature art, coastal décor, and expressive insect illustrations. Whether displayed in a beach house, meditation space, or sunny nook, it brings a breath of spring and a touch of seaside magic.
Available across fine art prints, canvases, apparel, and home décor. Explore more tranquil seascapes and nature-inspired pieces in my gallery at
https://joan-stratton.pixels.com/collections/beach+sea+water
A pastel-toned floral painting with sculpted petals in soft pinks, creams, and hints of sage. Rich texture created with acrylic, oil, cold wax, and sand gives the flowers a dimensional, impasto effect. The 9"x12" canvas features a gentle bloom composition, evoking springtime serenity and tactile elegance.
A flash of feathers and a burst of hibiscus!
I love watching Olive-backed Sunbirds flit through my tropical garden — this piece captures one mid-hover amongst the hibiscus blooms 🌺🕊️
Olive-back Sunbird Amongst Tropical Hibiscus - Bird Art by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com
A dazzling male Olive-backed Sunbird hovers delicately near vibrant hibiscus blooms, his iridescent feathers catching the light in a burst of tropical brilliance. This piece captures the energy and charm of these nectar-loving birds found in Tropical Queensland, Australia. The bold reds and intricate botanical details evoke lush garden life, while the composition offers harmony between movement and stillness.
Perfect for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts, and collectors of Australian wildlife art.
Ether Art – A hand-drawn drawing / painting using the exciting modern art form, where art is created from scratch using a computer in lieu of a real canvas and paint, water colour, pastel, pencil, charcoal etc I create digital art from the ether, exactly the same as if I was starting with a blank canvas.
Kingfisher Enjoying the Warmth of the Sun by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com
has such a gentle, meditative quality—the use of gradient light and silhouette creates a lovely sense of quiet observation.
A solitary kingfisher perches quietly on a leafy branch, silhouetted against the soft gradient of a sunrise sky. Gentle yellows and blues blend into a tranquil morning scene, where grasses and shadows whisper of nature’s calm. This digital mixed media artwork captures the warmth of early light and the stillness of wildlife in its natural rhythm.
Inspired by Far North Queensland’s peaceful mornings, Kingfisher Enjoying the Warmth of the Sun invites viewers to pause, reflect, and breathe in the serenity of the moment.
Perfect for collectors of nature-inspired art, minimalist wildlife scenes, and calming décor.
Male Olive-backed Sunbird Perched on Hibiscus Bush by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com
A delightful site in the lush tropical gardens of Queensland, Australia is the male olive-backed sunbird, enjoying the day as he is perched on red hibiscus bush.
A small honey eater bird with yellow and black plumage perches gracefully on a slender branch. The branch extends towards a vibrant red flower, adding a splash of colour against the stark white background.
I have also loaded this artwork without a background, so you can choose any colour backgrounds for the available products, with exception of the prints.
Ether Art – A hand-drawn drawing / painting using the exciting modern art form, where art is created from scratch using a computer in lieu of a real canvas and paint, water colour, pastel, pencil, charcoal etc I create digital art from the ether, exactly the same as if I was starting with a blank canvas.
This little male Olive-backed Sunbird perched on my hibiscus bush was a joy to draw - his iridescent throat shimmering in the light, framed by tropical blooms. These tiny birds bring so much life to the garden, flitting from flower to flower with cheerful energy. Have a joyful day 🙏😁
A digitally created vintage old steamboat on a peaceful river at foggy sunrise in the Southern Appalachian Mountains landscape. From the Fine Art Gallery of Shelia Hunt.
Took on a last minute ring for a client for some last minute money. Sometimes I feel really hypocritical because I’ll close my custom orders and then can’t resist when I look at my calendar and see my car insurance is due soon. 😅
To show scale and size of the completed Amethyst ring, The artist shows what the ring looks like being worn on the middle finger with the tips of the fingers relaxed pointing down. The lighting is slightly dim in the background. The middle of each of the fingers has an astrology symbol tattooed on them.