'Precious', the Brush-tailed Possum Original Artwork by Shannon Dwyer
The irresistible Brush-tailed Possum has been on Shannon’s ‘to paint’ list for SO long that this artwork practically painted itself!
Part of a series of sleeping Australian animals, this adorable little fluffball flowed from Shannon’s brush thanks to its perfect pink nose, delicate little ‘hands’ and squishy widdle footsies!
Shannon purposefully chose to have ‘Precious’ sleeping on its back to best-capture these simply gorgeous features of a common visitor to her backyard each night!
Price is for artwork only. Framed example image is for illustrative purposes only.
Australian Brush-tailed Possums are arboreal marsupials native to Australia, known for their distinctive bushy tails which they use for balance as they navigate through trees and urban areas alike. Brush-tailed Possums are nocturnal, spending their nights foraging for leaves, fruits, flowers and insects. Their adaptable nature has led them to thrive in various habitats, from dense forests to urban gardens. They also change in colour and size depending on where they live: in cold, wet areas in Tasmania they’re dark, large and very fluffy, whilst in the tropical Northern Territory they are light grey-fawn and quite small. Playing an essential role in ecosystems, they disperse seeds and control insect populations. As their natural habitats diminish, due to deforestation and land clearing for agriculture, possums are forced into urban areas, leading to conflicts with humans and increased risks from traffic and domestic pets. Their adaptability and resilience make them a symbol of Australia’s diverse wildlife and the challenges of coexisting with nature in urban environments. Conservation Status: Least Concern
Australian Brush-tailed Possums are arboreal marsupials native to Australia, known for their distinctive bushy tails which they use for balance as they navigate through trees and urban areas alike. Brush-tailed Possums are nocturnal, spending their nights foraging for leaves, fruits, flowers and insects. Their adaptable nature has led them to thrive in various habitats, from dense forests to urban gardens. They also change in colour and size depending on where they live: in cold, wet areas in Tasmania they’re dark, large and very fluffy, whilst in the tropical Northern Territory they are light grey-fawn and quite small. Playing an essential role in ecosystems, they disperse seeds and control insect populations. As their natural habitats diminish, due to deforestation and land clearing for agriculture, possums are forced into urban areas, leading to conflicts with humans and increased risks from traffic and domestic pets. Their adaptability and resilience make them a symbol of Australia’s diverse wildlife and the challenges of coexisting with nature in urban environments. Conservation Status: Least Concern
Specifications
‘Precious’ was created with watercolour paint and detailed with a traditional nib and highly concentrated ink on 425gsm 100% cotton watercolour paper.
Artwork Size: 570mm × 380mm
This original artwork is embossed with the ‘Shannon Dwyer Original’ authenticity seal and hand-penned signature validating it as an original artwork of Shannon Dwyer.
Artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
‘Precious’ was created with watercolour paint and detailed with a traditional nib and highly concentrated ink on 425gsm 100% cotton watercolour paper.
Artwork Size: 570mm × 380mm
This original artwork is embossed with the ‘Shannon Dwyer Original’ authenticity seal and hand-penned signature validating it as an original artwork of Shannon Dwyer.
Artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
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