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Acrylic on canvas
95cm x 95cm x 5.5cm
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A vibrant, expressive take on the iconic Volkswagen Kombi, this piece captures more than just a vehicle — it captures a feeling: the essence of Australian nostalgia and the timeless adventure of road trips. Sweet Escape 1 features a classic Volkswagen Kombi bus, affectionately named after the iconic Australian sweet.
Perfect for those who cherish a touch of whimsy and a dash of Aussie nostalgia.
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Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 121cm x 4cm
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A vibrant, expressive take on the iconic Volkswagen Kombi, this piece captures more than just a vehicle — it captures a feeling: the essence of Australian nostalgia and the timeless adventure of road trips, Sweet Escape 2 features a classic Volkswagen Kombi bus, affectionately named after the iconic Australian sweet.
Perfect for those who cherish a touch of whimsy and a dash of Aussie nostalgia.
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Acrylic on canvas
70cm x 70cm x 4cm
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An explosive clash of elements—where cool ocean waves meet a searing red sky.
This original acrylic painting brings tropical chaos to life, with powerful, swirling blue waves crashing against a fiery landscape. Palm silhouettes sway against the heat-soaked backdrop, capturing the energy of a coastline in upheaval.Painted in an expressive, impasto style with bold palette knife textures and sweeping brushwork, ‘Heatwave Breaker’ fuses abstract expressionism with vibrant contemporary art.
DETAILS:
*Technique: Bold brushstrokes and impasto layering, palette knife in wave crests, expressive, sweeping motion lines.
*Style: Abstract expressionism / surf art fusion.
*Inspiration: The raw, untamed energy of the ocean just before a storm — not serene, but alive and unpredictable.
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Pastel on paper
42cm x 60cm x 0.1cm
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A solitary lighthouse stands beneath a wash of open sky. Bold lines and soft pastel textures reduce the form to its essentials — structure, light and space. The red roof punctuates the calm, grounding the tower in quiet clarity.
DETAILS:
Soft pastel on textured paper.
Sealed with spray sealer.
Unframed.
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Acrylic on canvas
63cm x 63cm x 3cm
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‘Night Over Uluru’ captures the majestic beauty of Ayers Rock (Uluru) beneath a Milky Way sky. This painting brings together the vivid reds and oranges of the iconic Australian landmark, with the deep blues and purples of the night sky.
Framed in a black oak timber floating frame.
DETAILS:
*Medium: Acrylic on canvas.
*Technique: Drip and splatter effects to simulate stars; bold, loose brushwork in both sky and land.
*Style: Contemporary landscape / expressionist realism with elements of abstract impressionism.
*Inspiration: How the land holds stillness while the universe dances above it.
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Acrylic on canvas
120cm x 40cm x 3cm
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An abandoned packet of iconic fries. Two gulls. Zero chill.
Capturing the high-stakes drama of seagulls in hot pursuit of that delicious salty prize. A splash of humour and colour for your wall!
Unframed, ready to hang.
DETAILS:
*Technique: Loose layering and dry-brush texture add movement and spontaneity.Style: Contemporary figurative, with a focus on gesture and character.
Inspiration: This work channels the chaos and comedy of seagulls mid-heist. A tribute to Aussie summers.
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Acrylic on canvas
80cm x 80cm x 4cm
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A chorus line of seaside sass, these eight seagulls perch along a salt-worn railing like they’re waiting for their cue. Painted in lush layers of ocean blues, the scene shimmers with beach-day energy—bright, breezy, and just a little cheeky. It’s a moment of calm on the coast, where the sky stretches wide and the feathery locals gather for a casual chat above the waves.
Highly textured artwork.
Unframed.
Sides painted to match.
DETAILS:
*Medium: Acrylic on canvas with layered texture.*Technique: Layered acrylics with loose, textured brushwork and palette-knife marks; detailed figurative rendering over an abstract, scraped background.
*Style: Modern coastal impressionism with clean, simplified forms.
*Inspiration: The character of seagulls at rest, contrasted against the bold colours and weathered textures of the seaside environment.
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Acrylic on canvas
30cm x 60cm x 3cm
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Beneath a white sky, five birds perch upon a weathered steel rail that cuts across a stark, concrete façade — four white birds, one black. In their stillness, a quiet story unfolds: the strength of being different, the beauty of standing apart without defiance.
DETAILS:
*Technique: Layered acrylic washes and fine brushwork.
*Style: Modern minimalism with stylised urban realism.
*Inspiration: The quiet poetry found in softness against the starkness of the city.
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Acrylic on canvas
30cm x 60cm x 3cm
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Beneath a white sky, five birds perch upon a weathered steel rail that cuts across a stark, concrete façade — four white birds, one black. In their stillness, a quiet story unfolds: the strength of being different, the beauty of standing apart without defiance.
DETAILS:
*Technique: Layered acrylic washes and fine brushwork.
*Style: Modern minimalism with stylised urban realism.
*Inspiration: The quiet poetry found in softness against the starkness of the city.
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Acrylic on canvas
76cm x 61cm x 4cm
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‘Abundance’ is a vibrant celebration of nature's bounty. This original acrylic still life features a lush array of pomegranates, lemons and figs, bursting with rich colours and textures.
Blending classical elegance with a modern twist and inspired by the works of Paul Cézanne, this piece blends traditional still life with a fresh, contemporary approach, transforming everyday objects into something extraordinary.
Sides painted dark grey.
DETAILS:
*Technique: Layered brushwork with both soft blends and impasto accents.
*Style: Contemporary still life / classical revival with a modern twist.
*Inspiration: The textured backdrop, soft light and varied produce pay homage to the masters, while the brushwork and colour choices bring a fresh, modern vitality to a timeless genre.
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Acrylic on canvas
48cm x 88cm x 4cm
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‘Tranquility’ captures the harmony of nature through a serene stack of stones, delicately balanced against a calm blue sky and reflected in still waters.
At the top, a small round pebble—seemingly minor yet essential—holds the entire structure together, symbolising how even the smallest elements play a vital role in maintaining harmony.
Sides painted dark grey.DETAILS:
*Technique: Layered brushwork with dry blending.
*Style: Contemporary minimalist / symbolic realism.
*Inspiration: This painting explores the metaphor of balance, between elements, emotions and moments.
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Acrylic on canvas
76cm x 76cm x 4cm
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Slip straight into an endless summer with ‘Tropical Tilt’.
From a playful, top‑down angle, waves arc across the canvas in thick swells, tumbling onto a sun‑baked shore. Leaning, wind‑tossed palms echo the diagonal sweep, giving the scene its signature “tilt” and a dynamic sense of movement.
Sides painted to match.
DETAILS:
*Medium: Acrylic on canvas.*Technique: Palette knife for water texture; layered brushwork for foliage.
*Style: Contemporary impressionism / minimalist tropical realism.
*Inspiration: Inspired by the quiet simplicity of a morning beach walk, looking down from a cliff or balcony toward a gently sloping shoreline.
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Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 81cm x 4cm
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A bright trio of white umbrellas stands neatly along the shoreline, their shadows stretching across a sun-drenched sweep of sand. Behind them, the ocean sways in layered blues, meeting a sky alive with expressive texture and drifting white cloud. Painted with bold, palette-knife strokes, this piece captures that perfect moment of beachside calm—an untouched stretch of summer waiting for someone to step in and claim a spot.
Unframed.
Sides painted to match.DETAILS:
*Medium: Acrylic on canvas with layered texture.*Technique: Palette-knife application with thick, textured layers and expressive, impasto strokes.
*Style: Contemporary impressionism with a bright, abstracted beach aesthetic.
*Inspiration: Inspired by the simplicity of seaside moments—sun, sand, and open space—captured in bold colour and carefree summer light.
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Acrylic on canvas
120cm x 90cm x 0.1cm
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Executed in a loose, gestural style, this large original coastal artwork captures an aerial view of colourful beach umbrellas scattered across the shoreline like confetti on the sand.
Please note: This artwork is shipped rolled in a protective tube and is not supplied stretched. The canvas edges are pre-folded, allowing it to be easily stretched onto stretcher bars by a local framer.
DETAILS:
Technique: Palette knife and brush, layered paint for textural sand and water effects.
Style: Naïve modernism / contemporary coastal impressionism.
Inspiration: Inspired by the view one might see from a clifftop lookout or drone over an Australian beach.
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Acrylic on canvas
90cm x 120cm x 0.1cm
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Large original coastal artwork capturing an aerial view of blue beach umbrellas scattered across the shoreline like confetti on the sand.
Expressive strokes of turquoise, cobalt and white evoke the motion of sea and surf.Please note: This artwork is shipped rolled in a protective tube and is not supplied stretched. The canvas edges are pre-folded, allowing it to be easily stretched onto stretcher bars by a local framer.
DETAILS:
Technique: Palette knife and brush, layered paint for textural sand and water effects.
Style: Naïve modernism / contemporary coastal impressionism.
Inspiration: Inspired by the view one might see from a clifftop lookout or drone over an Australian beach.
Purchasing from Mark Rein:
I offer free shipping within Australian and charge approximately AUD$80 to ship internationally. Works are shipped out on Thursdays via Auspost.
If you would like an artwork framed, I can offer framing, and currently deal with a framer in NSW, whom I order frames directly through. Be aware that framing will add up to 14 days to the shipping time, as I only order frames as needed. Depending on the size, the cost of framing will incur an additional AUD$150 to AUD$350.