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Sharyn Bursic

A thirty-year practice capturing the spirited essence of the Bay of Fires through color and character.

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Reading With Cats — framed, leaning against the wall

Reading With Cats

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Pet Pizza Party — framed, leaning against the wall

Pet Pizza Party

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Pets Pizza Party — framed, leaning against the wall

Pets Pizza Party

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Cool Cat Thumbs Up — framed, leaning against the wall

Cool Cat Thumbs Up

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Expressive Orange Tabby — framed, leaning against the wall

Expressive Orange Tabby

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Calm Woman Holding Dove — framed, leaning against the wall

Calm Woman Holding Dove

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79
Cozy Night With Cat — framed, leaning against the wall

Cozy Night With Cat

Sharyn Bursic

£28.79

Featured Set

Includes works by Sharyn

Feline Friends Feast — gallery wall

Feline Friends Feast

3 Prints · Ready to Frame

These works share a whimsical subject of cats, often in playful or cozy domestic settings, with a consistent warm color palette. — ‘Pet Pizza Party’, ‘Pets Pizza Party’ and ‘Cozy Night With Cat’.

$244.77$81.59 per piece
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About Sharyn

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Based in the remote Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Sharyn Bursic is a self-taught Australian artist with a career spanning more than three decades. Her practice is deeply rooted in her surroundings, where she translates the local wildlife and quiet moments of daily life into expressive works on paper and canvas. As a foundational figure in a creative family, she has influenced a new generation of artists while maintaining a prolific output from her coastal studio. Working across watercolor, acrylic, and oil, Bursic focuses on the character of her subjects through a naive figurative lens. Her paintings have found homes in private collections throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, marking her as a notable voice in independent Australian art. Each piece reflects a dedicated exploration of form and personality, captured with a lighthearted and sincere touch.

Visual voice

Bursic employs a whimsical, naive style to depict recurring subjects such as expressive women, domestic cats, and Tasmanian wildlife. Her aesthetic is defined by a fluid use of watercolor and oil, prioritizing character and charm over strict realism.
Naive Figurative StyleTasmanian WildlifeWhimsical PortraitureMixed Media PracticeExpressive Animals

Good to Know

Where is Sharyn Bursic based?

Sharyn Bursic lives and works in the Bay of Fires, a coastal region in Tasmania, Australia.

What mediums does the artist use?

Bursic works with a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints.

How would you describe her artistic style?

Her work is characterized by a naive figurative style that is both whimsical and expressive.

Are her works collected internationally?

Yes, her paintings are held in private collections across the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany.

What are the most common subjects in her paintings?

She frequently paints women, cats, and the local wildlife found near her Tasmanian home.

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