Losing My Place
This exhibition was a love letter to Victoria and a small tribute to the huge sacrifices that were made by Melburnians in 2020.
It was held in my studio gallery in January 2021 and was also available online
“Losing My Place is a series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It’s inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.”
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Way Out Past Hepburn was inspired by memories of weekends away with girlfriends, taking the road to Lavandula lavender farm and passing old farms dotted with my favourite poplar trees.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Grand View, Grampians, was inspired by memories of family holidays in the Grampians, taking rambling bush walks, swatting flies and gazing in wonder at those grand views.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Out Back of Arthurs Creek, was inspired by driving through Strathewan and Arthur’s Creek during the magical glow of sunrise when the sky blushes pink and spreads a golden light across the land.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place ‘ exhibition, Hilly Around Here, Cottlesbridge, was inspired by the charming hilly district of Cottlesbridge which is dotted with small farms and boutique wineries, not far from where I live in Wattle Glen but beyond our 5km lockdown radius.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place‘ exhibition, Canola Everywhere, Grampians, was inspired by several trips to the spectacular Grampians National Park driving past dazzling fields of iridescent yellow canola.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Around Halls Gap was inspired by memories of family camping trips in Halls Gap with its wondrous escarpments, abundance of kangaroos and the ‘best vanilla slice’ in Victoria.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, On the Way to the High Country was inspired by memories of winter holiday road trips heading towards the High Country where the air is crisp and countryside is dewy and green.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place ‘ exhibition, Looking Towards Kinglake’was inspired by memories of morning drives, not far from home, along the ridge between Hurstbridge and Yarrambat, looking towards Kinglake shrouded in mist.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, A Picnic Spot Near Macedon, was inspired by a distant memory of a picnic with our scallywag dog who stealthily nicked and took off with another family’s string of sausages and led everyone on a merry dance refusing to be caught.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Swimming Spot Near Mallacoota was inspired by memories of camping with the kids at Mallacoota, hiring a ‘tinny’ to go fishing, with much tangling of rods and lines, and discovering secluded spots for a cooling dip.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place‘ exhibition, Beyond Malmsbury was inspired by memories of my early teenage years, spending weekends at a friend’s farm not far from Malmsbury and riding my palomino pony along deserted back roads without a care in the world.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Second Home, Point Lonsdale, was inspired by the glorious place on the Bellarine Peninsula where we are fortunate to have a holiday home and spend many hours at the foreshore looking across a dangerous stretch of water known as ‘The Rip’.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, By the River, Warburton was inspired by memories of a family cycling trip along the Warburton rail trail with lovely views of the Yarra River and lots of stops for ice-cream so I could catch my breath.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, A Day in the Vines, Yarra Valley was inspired by Sunday drives to the Yarra Valley in autumn, passing endless golden vineyards, stopping for lunch at the Healesville Hotel, taking a walk with Pip and Banjo and a wine tasting at Yering Station.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.
From the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition, Out Woop-Woop, Western District, was inspired by memories of driving to a vast sheep property out the back of beyond in the Western District to collect an enchanting spotted border collie puppy we named Joey, and who stole our hearts for the next 15 years.
'Losing My Place’ is series of small oil paintings that recalls memories of the places I love and longed to visit again while Melbourne was separated from regional Victoria by a ‘Ring of Steel’ in 2020. It is inspired by fleeting moments from picnic outings, country drives, holidays and day trips recalled from a lifetime of experiences in the Victorian countryside. These small works created a tiny lens to explore the spaciousness, glowing light and energetic hum of the Victorian landscape.
An original artwork by Michele Owen. Painted in Melbourne 2020.
Signed on the side.
Oil on almost 2 cm thick Australian hardwood.
Solid timber frame triple coated with Porter’s paint.
Artwork dimensions 11cm wide x 10cm high
Frame dimensions 20cm x 20cm
Shipping
Shipping costs will be charged separately after an order has been placed.
Australia wide by Express Post: $20 shipping & handling
International shipping is available. As a guide tracked express shipping (10-20 business days for delivery) UK $60 AU, USA $55AU shipping and handling. Please email for a quote.
Note: This artwork will be available for collection or shipping from February 1 at the close of the ‘Losing My Place’ exhibition.