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What would Tarsila think?
Orderly Fashion
Evening Meditation III
Evening Meditation II
Evening Meditation
Floral Bounty
Golden Wattles
Calm
Freedom
Revival
Golden Flecks Floating
Productivity II

It’s only my second time but I have loved participating in group exhibitions by @brunswickstreetgallery. The team run a slick operation - super easy to deal with - and fantastic engagement with artists! Happy to have some of my little works in this year’s Fifty Squared Art Prize exhibition.

It’s only my second time but I have loved participating in group exhibitions by @brunswickstreetgallery. The team run a slick operation - super easy to deal with - and fantastic engagement with artists! Happy to have some of my little works in this year’s Fifty Squared Art Prize exhibition.

Get your hands on Wattles and support #strokes4stroke. Check it out at: https://app.galabid.com/strokes4stroke2025/items/f901bc5b-c8c2-41c0-b9ac-dc1cf4e9278e?backPath=%2Fstrokes4stroke2025%2Fitems%3Fsearch%3DLauren%2520alcantara&from=f901bc5b-c8c2-41c0-b9ac-dc1cf4e9278e

Get your hands on Wattles and support #strokes4stroke. Check it out at: https://app.galabid.com/strokes4stroke2025/items/f901bc5b-c8c2-41c0-b9ac-dc1cf4e9278e?backPath=%2Fstrokes4stroke2025%2Fitems%3Fsearch%3DLauren%2520alcantara&from=f901bc5b-c8c2-41c0-b9ac-dc1cf4e9278e

This is why I love dot grid notebooks! Teeny tiny experiments and doodles. Who knows where they might end up one day or what they might inspire! #doodling #dotgridjournal #cbrartscene

This is why I love dot grid notebooks! Teeny tiny experiments and doodles. Who knows where they might end up one day or what they might inspire! #doodling #dotgridjournal #cbrartscene

Nature’s canvas has it all… Pattern. Texture. Colour. Line. Simple beauty. When we stop a little, we see it. 🙌 #artinspiration #natureart #eucalyptas #tathra #southcoastnsw

Nature’s canvas has it all… Pattern. Texture. Colour. Line. Simple beauty. When we stop a little, we see it. 🙌 #artinspiration #natureart #eucalyptas #tathra #southcoastnsw

I reckon I’d take my two cents worth of fishing advice. 💙 Alaska @flea6356 #sewardalaska #millerslanding #alaskasummer #alaskafishing #everydayinspiration #travelartinspirations

I reckon I’d take my two cents worth of fishing advice. 💙 Alaska @flea6356 #sewardalaska #millerslanding #alaskasummer #alaskafishing #everydayinspiration #travelartinspirations

Circles reflected. #highline #newyorkinspiration #reflections #textures #pattern #inspiredwalk

Circles reflected. #highline #newyorkinspiration #reflections #textures #pattern #inspiredwalk

Little star ⭐️ #mosaicfloor #star #newyorkcity #everydayinspiration #australianartist

Little star ⭐️ #mosaicfloor #star #newyorkcity #everydayinspiration #australianartist

Okay, okay we’re screeching to the finish line here to finish our works for @strathnairnarts Squares 2025. Kids opted for bluebirds and mountains. I opted for an accidental paint layer reduction experiment 🤷‍♀️. Who doesn’t love a haphazard living room art studio 😂?! #artwithkids #canberrawinter #homeart #homeartstudio #squares2025 #accidentalart

Okay, okay we’re screeching to the finish line here to finish our works for @strathnairnarts Squares 2025. Kids opted for bluebirds and mountains. I opted for an accidental paint layer reduction experiment 🤷‍♀️. Who doesn’t love a haphazard living room art studio 😂?! #artwithkids #canberrawinter #homeart #homeartstudio #squares2025 #accidentalart

A little bit of Freedom, one of mixed media pieces. #linoprint #illustration #lineartwork #austtalianart #closeupshot

A little bit of Freedom, one of mixed media pieces. #linoprint #illustration #lineartwork #austtalianart #closeupshot

Same pose, two drawings. Line. Form. Stillness. #inkdrawing #figurestudy #portraitandlifedrawing #asoc

Same pose, two drawings. Line. Form. Stillness. #inkdrawing #figurestudy #portraitandlifedrawing #asoc

Dreamy jellyfish. @aquariumofwesternaustralia #natureinspired #bioluminescence #glow #simpleinspirations

Dreamy jellyfish. @aquariumofwesternaustralia #natureinspired #bioluminescence #glow #simpleinspirations

Adventures… Inside the lines, outside the lines, to block in colour or not to block in colour? Grateful that this is the toughest decision I have to make today. 🙏 #workinprogress #abstractart #inthestudiotoday #gratefulforsimplethings #australianart

Adventures… Inside the lines, outside the lines, to block in colour or not to block in colour? Grateful that this is the toughest decision I have to make today. 🙏 #workinprogress #abstractart #inthestudiotoday #gratefulforsimplethings #australianart

Subway tile featuring texture. #subwaytile #pattern #geometricart

Subway tile featuring texture. #subwaytile #pattern #geometricart

This is Molly. She is the ultimate little helper always… especially when I can catch a few minutes in between weekend chores (in the beautiful sun ☀️) to start a new work. I’ve had a few painting fails of late (one day I’ll share them 😝) so I’m starting slow and steady with this one and we’ll see if I can polish it off for @strathnairnarts Squares 2025. Nothing like a deadline to give some extra focus. #workinprogressart #squares2025 #strathnairnarts #canberraarts #natureart #labraforsofinstagram #labrador #doghelper

This is Molly. She is the ultimate little helper always��… especially when I can catch a few minutes in between weekend chores (in the beautiful sun ☀️) to start a new work. I’ve had a few painting fails of late (one day I’ll share them 😝) so I’m starting slow and steady with this one and we’ll see if I can polish it off for @strathnairnarts Squares 2025. Nothing like a deadline to give some extra focus. #workinprogressart #squares2025 #strathnairnarts #canberraarts #natureart #labraforsofinstagram #labrador #doghelper

Loved seeing these! The last time I saw them was in my childhood garden at the farm. #simpleinspirations #natureinspired #nasturtiums #orangesndgreen #dailyinspiration

Loved seeing these! The last time I saw them was in my childhood garden at the farm. #simpleinspirations #natureinspired #nasturtiums #orangesndgreen #dailyinspiration

Seed pod. @nswnationalparks #natureinspired #australiannatives #seedpod #murramarangnationalpark #prettybeach

Seed pod. @nswnationalparks #natureinspired #australiannatives #seedpod #murramarangnationalpark #prettybeach

Watch this space… Proud to support #strokes4stroke this year! Online auction coming soon!
#StrokeAwareness #ArtForACause

Watch this space… Proud to support #strokes4stroke this year! Online auction coming soon!
#StrokeAwareness #ArtForACause

Paper. Scissors. Glue. No plan, no pressure. Just making. Just being. Food for the soul.

#collage #backtobasics #noexpectations #cutandpaste #slowmaking #creativeplay #mindfulart #mixedmedia #visualjournal

Paper. Scissors. Glue. No plan, no pressure. Just making. Just being. Food for the soul.

#collage #backtobasics #noexpectations #cutandpaste #slowmaking #creativeplay #mindfulart #mixedmedia #visualjournal

Lino. @captainsflat.hotel #everydayinspiration #geometricpattern #artdeco

Lino. @captainsflat.hotel #everydayinspiration #geometricpattern #artdeco

Simple things are inspiring things. #nature #inspiredbynature_

Simple things are inspiring things. #nature #inspiredbynature_

Textures as old as time. @kakadutourism

Textures as old as time. @kakadutourism

Work in progress…. Not yet loving this one but that’s OK. Keep cracking on and it will get there. #workinprogress #australianart #art #artstudio #paintinginprogress

Work in progress…. Not yet loving this one but that’s OK. Keep cracking on and it will get there. #workinprogress #australianart #art #artstudio #paintinginprogress

Lino cut shapes. Carved and printed @megaloprintstudio

Lino cut shapes. Carved and printed @megaloprintstudio

Haven’t been in the studio as much lately — and that’s OK. Inspiration is still everywhere. I took a closer look at my big door painting (a painting actually on an old door - no D rings required 😂) and found tiny paintings within it. Love seeing things with fresh eyes. 🙏

#artinspiration #artistlife #lookclosely #creativepause #newperspective

Haven’t been in the studio as much lately — and that’s OK. Inspiration is still everywhere. I took a closer look at my big door painting (a painting actually on an old door - no D rings required 😂) and found tiny paintings within it. Love seeing things with fresh eyes. 🙏

#artinspiration #artistlife #lookclosely #creativepause #newperspective

This painting is inspired by Tarsila do Amaral’s Abaporu (1928), a piece that’s always fascinated me. It’s my imagined take on how she might see today’s world — full of complexity, contradictions, and shifting identities.

Loved playing with lines, patterns, and composition to explore these themes.
Great to have it featured in the @brunswickstreetgallery small works exhibition earlier this year.

Image of of Tarsila, source: Wikipedia.
Cover image is snippet of Tarsila’s painting, A Cuca (1924).

#TarsiladoAmaral #Abaporu #BrazilianModernism #ContemporaryArt #ArtInspiredByHistory #BrunswickStreetGallery #IdentityInArt #CultureAndArt #ModernistVibes #VisualExploration

This painting is inspired by Tarsila do Amaral’s Abaporu (1928), a piece that’s always fascinated me. It’s my imagined take on how she might see today’s world — full of complexity, contradictions, and shifting identities.

Loved playing with lines, patterns, and composition to explore these themes.
Great to have it featured in the @brunswickstreetgallery small works exhibition earlier this year.

Image of of Tarsila, source: Wikipedia.
Cover image is snippet of Tarsila’s painting, A Cuca (1924).

#TarsiladoAmaral #Abaporu #BrazilianModernism #ContemporaryArt #ArtInspiredByHistory #BrunswickStreetGallery #IdentityInArt #CultureAndArt #ModernistVibes #VisualExploration

Textured timber railing. @vivonnebaygeneral

Textured timber railing. @vivonnebaygeneral

Shape and Shadow. Remarkable.

Shape and Shadow. Remarkable.

Archway under the bridge.

Archway under the bridge.

Nature’s shapes never disappoint.

Nature’s shapes never disappoint.

Floor tiles. @parwana.kitchen

Floor tiles. @parwana.kitchen

Sometimes things just work. This is Revival, a lino print collage with ink on paper. In amongst the chaos of life it was created one afternoon. I didn’t mull over it, I didn’t second guess what I was doing, it just happened. I loved the process and I love the outcome. I am grateful that someone else loved it too and purchased it at the @artists_society_of_canberra 2024 Spring Exhibition. Save the date - the 2025 Spring Exhibition will be on 16-27 October, it is a must see to check out amazing local, original and affordable art. #localart #cbrartscene #printmaking #collage #mixedmedia

Sometimes things just work. This is Revival, a lino print collage with ink on paper. In amongst the chaos of life it was created one afternoon. I didn’t mull over it, I didn’t second guess what I was doing, it just happened. I loved the process and I love the outcome. I am grateful that someone else loved it too and purchased it at the @artists_society_of_canberra 2024 Spring Exhibition. Save the date - the 2025 Spring Exhibition will be on 16-27 October, it is a must see to check out amazing local, original and affordable art. #localart #cbrartscene #printmaking #collage #mixedmedia

Footpath pattern. @centralparkzoo

Footpath pattern. @centralparkzoo

Go Fish (2025)
Acrylic on canvas
Oak float frame
Ready to hang
33.5cm (W) x 33.5cm (H) x 5cm (D)

Go Fish (2025)
Acrylic on canvas
Oak float frame
Ready to hang
33.5cm (W) x 33.5cm (H) x 5cm (D)

Bit of Barramundi, bit of Groper, bit of Snapper—this one’s a mix of memories and imagination.

I’m not a fishing diehard, but it is an amazing way to make memories, right?!

Here’s to catching a whopper, whatever that looks like for you.

#fishart #gonefishing #australianart #contemporaryartwork #barramundi #snapper #bluegroper

Bit of Barramundi, bit of Groper, bit of Snapper—this one’s a mix of memories and imagination.

I’m not a fishing diehard, but it is an amazing way to make memories, right?!

Here’s to catching a whopper, whatever that looks like for you.

#fishart #gonefishing #australianart #contemporaryartwork #barramundi #snapper #bluegroper

My inspiration comes from noticing the simple stuff. Inspiration + soul food = a magical combination! And so easy for any of us to access!

My inspiration comes from noticing the simple stuff. Inspiration + soul food = a magical combination! And so easy for any of us to access!

Floral Bounty (2025)
Acrylic on canvas
Victorian Ash float frame, ready to hang
54cm (H) x 28.5cm (W) x 5.5cm (D)

Floral Bounty (2025)
Acrylic on canvas
Victorian Ash float frame, ready to hang
54cm (H) x 28.5cm (W) x 5.5cm (D)

Taking a minute to look up can give so much inspiration. I could spend all day looking up at the light, shapes and lines at the @amnh Richard Glider Centre.

Taking a minute to look up can give so much inspiration. I could spend all day looking up at the light, shapes and lines at the @amnh Richard Glider Centre.

Starting Monday enjoying the simple things! (And kind of fitting after a weekend that was a little nuts, right?!)

Starting Monday enjoying the simple things! (And kind of fitting after a weekend that was a little nuts, right?!)

Orderly Fashion 2025
Acrylic on canvas Victorian Ash float frame | Ready to hang 48.5cm (W) x 63.5cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)

Orderly Fashion 2025
Acrylic on canvas Victorian Ash float frame | Ready to hang 48.5cm (W) x 63.5cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)

There’s something satisfying about bringing a bit of order to life — laundry folded, travel plans sorted, fresh tomatoes from the garden.

Orderly Fashion brings together the best bits that give me that sense of order - colour, texture, line, pattern, shape.

Orderly Fashion 2025
Acrylic on canvas Victorian Ash float frame | Ready to hang 48.5cm (W) x 63.5cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)

#orderlyfashion #contemporaryart #acryliconcanvas #intuitivepainting #australianartist #artforinteriors #modernart #framedart #artinspo #textureandcolour #creativeprocess #artworkforsale #artoftheday #aussieart #artcollectors #supportlocalartists #artisticexpression #australianartists #artcommunity #australianartists #artforyourhome

There’s something satisfying about bringing a bit of order to life — laundry folded, travel plans sorted, fresh tomatoes from the garden.

Orderly Fashion brings together the best bits that give me that sense of order - colour, texture, line, pattern, shape.

Orderly Fashion 2025
Acrylic on canvas Victorian Ash float frame | Ready to hang 48.5cm (W) x 63.5cm (H) x 5.5cm (D)

#orderlyfashion #contemporaryart #acryliconcanvas #intuitivepainting #australianartist #artforinteriors #modernart #framedart #artinspo #textureandcolour #creativeprocess #artworkforsale #artoftheday #aussieart #artcollectors #supportlocalartists #artisticexpression #australianartists #artcommunity #australianartists #artforyourhome

Three of my beautiful Evening Meditation etching prints are now available on my website - all limited edition in small batches. Etching on paper, unframed. 🙏

Three of my beautiful Evening Meditation etching prints are now available on my website - all limited edition in small batches. Etching on paper, unframed. 🙏

Evening Meditation Etchings. These little etching prints are a reflection on the habits and rituals we keep to shed the conscious and unconscious tensions of the day and rebalance and ground ourselves. A nice reflective piece before ANZAC Day here tomorrow.

I had lots of fun working on these at @megaloprintstudio late last year and was thrilled that one of the blue prints sold at the @brunswickstreetgallery small works exhibition earlier this year. DM for details.

#reflection #meditation #etching #intaglio #printmaking #bsg #artlovers #ArtOfTheDay #ContemporaryArt #AussieArt#ArtCollectors #SupportLocalArtists #ArtisticExpression #lineart #AustralianArtists #intaglioprint #ArtCommunity #PrintOfTheDay #meditationinspiration #CBRartscene #Australianartists #artforyourhome #anzacday

Evening Meditation Etchings. These little etching prints are a reflection on the habits and rituals we keep to shed the conscious and unconscious tensions of the day and rebalance and ground ourselves. A nice reflective piece before ANZAC Day here tomorrow.

I had lots of fun working on these at @megaloprintstudio late last year and was thrilled that one of the blue prints sold at the @brunswickstreetgallery small works exhibition earlier this year. DM for details.

#reflection #meditation #etching #intaglio #printmaking #bsg #artlovers #ArtOfTheDay #ContemporaryArt #AussieArt#ArtCollectors #SupportLocalArtists #ArtisticExpression #lineart #AustralianArtists #intaglioprint #ArtCommunity #PrintOfTheDay #meditationinspiration #CBRartscene #Australianartists #artforyourhome #anzacday

Happy Friday and Easter. This is Floral Bounty. I love the colours and lines of this work - simple and light to put a smile on your face.

#orignalart #australianart #beachflowers #floralbounty #floralart #brightcolours #artforhome

Happy Friday and Easter. This is Floral Bounty. I love the colours and lines of this work - simple and light to put a smile on your face.

#orignalart #australianart #beachflowers #floralbounty #floralart #brightcolours #artforhome

Work in progress… this little baby is of The High Line underpass in NYC — so good to see how it has evolved since I was first there many years ago. So much beautiful energy. Not sure where this one’s heading yet, but that’s part of the fun!

#workinprogress #highlineart #nycart #australianartist #contemporarypainting #artprocess #urbaninspiration #industrialstructures #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

Work in progress… this little baby is of The High Line underpass in NYC — so good to see how it has evolved since I was first there many years ago. So much beautiful energy. Not sure where this one’s heading yet, but that’s part of the fun!

#workinprogress #highlineart #nycart #australianartist #contemporarypainting #artprocess #urbaninspiration #industrialstructures #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

Neon Monstera. This little painting is a nod to my favourite plant in our house, the Monstera, with a bit of fun giving it a neon vibe in homage to how the humble house plant can brighten things up! DM for details.

#houseplant #monstera #plantart #mosteradeliciosa #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene #neonvibes

Neon Monstera. This little painting is a nod to my favourite plant in our house, the Monstera, with a bit of fun giving it a neon vibe in homage to how the humble house plant can brighten things up! DM for details.

#houseplant #monstera #plantart #mosteradeliciosa #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene #neonvibes

What happens when you paint a barramundi with a whiting and a groper? You get lots of juicy texture. Well at least that’s what’s happening with this little work in progress.

#workinprogress #workinprogressart #barramundi #whiting #groper #fishpainting #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #fishart #oceanart #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

What happens when you paint a barramundi with a whiting and a groper? You get lots of juicy texture. Well at least that’s what’s happening with this little work in progress.

#workinprogress #workinprogressart #barramundi #whiting #groper #fishpainting #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #fishart #oceanart #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

Work in progress… this one is inspired by my @artists_society_of_canberra peers experimenting with more people and their faces. I normally use ink but this piece is all acrylic on canvas… watch this space!

#portrait #workinprogress #wippainting #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #australianartisit #laurenalcantaraart #stephstrings #lineart #contour

Work in progress… this one is inspired by my @artists_society_of_canberra peers experimenting with more people and their faces. I normally use ink but this piece is all acrylic on canvas… watch this space!

#portrait #workinprogress #wippainting #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #australianartisit #laurenalcantaraart #stephstrings #lineart #contour

We’re on the holidays here so sharing some works in progress this week. More floral shapes with this one. We’ll see how it turns out in a few weeks… it’s all an adventure!

#workinprogress #workinprogressart #floralart #floral #australianfloral #australiannative #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #fishart #oceanart #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

We’re on the holidays here so sharing some works in progress this week. More floral shapes with this one. We’ll see how it turns out in a few weeks… it’s all an adventure!

#workinprogress #workinprogressart #floralart #floral #australianfloral #australiannative #australianart #australianartists #arttexture #contemporaryaustralianart #artisticprocess #artevolving #modernexpression #cbrartscene #fishart #oceanart #paintinginprogress #wipart #laurenalcantaraart #cbrartscene

Golden Wattles (2025). Acrylic on canvas. Victorian Ash float frame, ready to hang. 33cm (W) x 43cm (H). DM me for further details / visit www.laurenalcantara.com.
#goldenwattles #newart #brightvibes #australiannature #artlovers #artoftheday #contemporaryart #aussieart #NatureInspired #floralart #wattlelove #artcollectors #supportlocalart #artisticexpression #natureinart #brightandbold #australianartists #wattleflowers #artcommunity #paintingofthedày #floralinspiration #cbrartscene #australianartists #artforyourwalls

Golden Wattles (2025). Acrylic on canvas. Victorian Ash float frame, ready to hang. 33cm (W) x 43cm (H). DM me for further details / visit www.laurenalcantara.com.
#goldenwattles #newart #brightvibes #australiannature #artlovers #artoftheday #contemporaryart #aussieart #NatureInspired #floralart #wattlelove #artcollectors #supportlocalart #artisticexpression #natureinart #brightandbold #australianartists #wattleflowers #artcommunity #paintingofthedày #floralinspiration #cbrartscene #australianartists #artforyourwalls

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