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25.01.2022 Violet A deep, dark violet pencil, sharpened by the old fashioned technique of using a blade. Love the detail of the colour and the forms. So sculptural and abstract at the same time. Which colour is YOUR favorite, when it comes to pencils? Which ones are your most treasured ones? #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #tamrepost #pinpointartist #nillumbikartist #elthamcreatives #elthamphotographer #elthamartists #nillumbikarts #macroart #macrolife #elthamartists #microscopicart #microphotoart #pencilphotography

25.01.2022 Tiny Droplets Macro photograph of a close up view of a plant in my garden, taken hand held and at a few centimetres from the ground. It was pretty uncomfortable as it was too muddy in that area, to kneel, but I persisted and caught this detail. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #macrophotography #macroplant #tamrepost

25.01.2022 Come and see the wonderful work of TAM aka Thou Art Mum in our online show in the link below. This is my first of two pieces. _____ Eucalyptus Bloom... Limited edition print 1/5 - Giclee print on Canson BFK Rives Examination of the structures of the flowers of the Eucalyptus, which is unique in that there are no visible petals. Hundreds of stamens create the Scarlet flower display. I explore plant structures with my macro lens, emphasising with precise processing. http://thouartmum.com/exhibitions

19.01.2022 Abstract self portrait within another portrait. Can you find me? #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #macrophotography #selfportraitphotography #mybfoplife2020

18.01.2022 We have an abundance of snails in our yard, especially on the passionfruit plant. This one was on the quince and is now on its way to international stardom, right?! Actual size is around 1cm in height (shell). We all like to look after our creatures, although I'm a bit nervous about the veggies we're about to plant, as we're not users of pesticides. Beer + snails = happy drowning, but gets expensive too. Any other ideas? #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #pinpointartist #nillumbikartist #elthamcreatives #elthamphotographer #elthamartists #nillumbikarts #macroart #macrolife #elthamartists

17.01.2022 I'm working on a series of larger sized botanical close ups, showing the structure of each plant. My intention is to bring the wonder of natural forms to the viewer, in an accessible format. Where do you see this piece on display? #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #macroplant #insituartroom

17.01.2022 Artist: Melisa Savickas Artwork Title: Woman with Sky, 2020 Medium: digital photograph How does this artwork speak to your experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic?... I was taking images of people at their homes, behind barriers like windows and doors, during the first lockdown period. ‘Woman with Sky’ is an image of a woman looking out her window at a beautiful sunset, where all is quiet, as nobody is leaving their homes to go out. She sees the quiet views of the street and wonders about the next days ahead." WHEN IN LOCKDOWN is an exhibition Manningham Council organised and is now showing here: https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/woman-with-sky #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #melisasavickas #mavacollective #thouartmum #tamrepost #wheninlockdown #manninghamart #manninghamcouncil #melbournelockdown #melbourneiso

16.01.2022 First photo, done handheld, with my new Laowa 2.5-5.0X Ultra Macro lens. Many many years of joy coming up with this, thanks to the generosity of my parents, for my special lockdown birthday. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #pinpointartist #elthamartists #laowaultramacro

16.01.2022 Macro photography of native flowering Eucalyptus that has been transformed into an image of fire and detail. Hope you enjoy this one. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #tamrepost #pinpointartist #nillumbikartist #elthamcreatives #elthamphotographer #elthamartists #nillumbikarts #macroart #macrolife #elthamartists

15.01.2022 When I first saw the Fuchsia Mallee in bloom, I was impressed by its unusual box shape and stunning, warm tones. After examining the bloom with my macro lens, I embarked on a journey of photographic exploration. Using a macro rail enabled tiny areas of the subject to be captured in sharp focus, ready to be processed, stacked and aligned as a single image, ready to export at maximum size. Once this complex and time consuming process was complete, the image of a single bloom w...as ready. The stage was the construction of 'Fuchsia Mallee Quadrant', which is the first, realistic image presented here. This artwork is currently on show at Bolin Bolin Gallery in Bulleen Art and Garden, if you'd like to view it in person. All of the images in this post have evolved from the first one, and have been created using software. I hope you enjoy them, and if you'd like to speak to me about my work, please come along to see 'Nature's Forms' - a joint exhibition with sculptor Issa Ouattara. We are having a 'Meet The Artist' event on Sunday 11 April, 3.30pm-5.00pm. All welcome. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #thouartmum #tamrepost #mavacollective #socialisolationproject #australianartist #australiannativeplants #nillumbikartist #elthamartist #macroobsession #pinpointartist #macroartwork #digitalphotoart #lifeupclose #macroplant

15.01.2022 After being nominated by Ophelia Keys, today is Day 4 of showing my art to celebrate and encourage female artists. My fourth image is part of 'The Social Isolation Photography Project' that I begun in April. It's a multi layered photographic image of a Mother and Child stuck at home in lockdown, created in Lightroom and Photoshop. The final effects are from Pixeloop. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist... #mavacollective #thouartmum #pixeloop See more

15.01.2022 BUMP IN DAY! Artwork title ' I'd Bleed Myself Dry' The Be Wise Exhibition opens this week at Montsalvat. It's a fund-raiser for the PCF who work towards ending the existence of the coward punch, which took the life of the Cronins' teenage son, Pat.... My artwork is inspired by Pat's favorite song, which is all about love and devotion - 'Yellow' by Coldplay, which was released in the year 2000. My Artist's Statement will give an insight into why I chose this song as inspiration for my artwork, created specifically for this special event: The inspiration behind the artwork comes from the emotions behind Coldplay's song, 'Yellow', which was Pat Cronin's favorite song. The song was originally written by Chris Martin about the feeling of being devoted to someone so much, that you would do anything for them. Since Pat's tragic death, his parents continue to reflect their deep devotion to him, through their dedicated, continuous work with the Foundation that they created in his memory. As a parent, I strongly relate to their actions and admire their strength and resilience, having such a devastating end to their young son's life. The imagery is a combination of multiple layers of text, over nocturnal images of water with light sparkling and gleaming from the waves. The energy of a person lives on long after they are gone from the world. 'Yellow' Lyrics Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow I came along I wrote a song for you And all the things you do And it was called ‘Yellow’ So then I took my turn Oh, what a thing to have done And it was all yellow Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful You know, you know I love you so You know I love you so I swam across I jumped across for you Oh, what a thing to do 'Cause you were all yellow I drew a line I drew a line for you Oh, what a thing to do And it was all yellow Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know For you, I'd bleed myself dry For you, I'd bleed myself dry It's true, look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And all the things that you do More information about the PCF below. https://patcroninfoundation.org.au/ #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #thouartmum #tamrepost #mavacollective #patcronin #fundraiserart #montsalvat #cowardpunch #BeWise

14.01.2022 'Structure 1' is a macro photographic portrait of a beautiful eucalyptus leaf that has been eaten away by caterpillars has an enhanced, dramatic background to echo its rounded leaf form. The artwork will be professionally printed onto acid free photographic paper, for impact in your room. It's shown at 80cm wide in this space. If you'd like to own this, DM me. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #thouartmum #tamrepost #mavacollective #eucalyptus #macroleaf #macronative #leafbones #nillumbik #nillumbikartist #elthamartist #elthamphotographer #insituartrooms

13.01.2022 The Point A new direction for my obsession with all things plant related. Macro photograph at extreme enlargement. Abstract botanicals. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #coronavirusartperiod #elthamcreatives #mavacollective #nillumbikartist #elthamartists #pinpointartist #elthamphotographer #nillumbikarts #abstractbotanical #macroplant

13.01.2022 I took this shot way back in 2008, at the Taj Mahal, at sunrise. It was great to be able to walk in socklets across the cool tiles and line up the sun with the tower, which you may recognise from popular Taj Mahal photos that show the layout. Did you know there's a river below the position, where it stands? Posting this to the Bright Festival of Photography competition page for 'Take Me Away' travel photography, to hopefully win a camera equipment voucher. #BFOPtraveldiary #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum

12.01.2022 SOLD! 'Twisting' has gone to a new home!

10.01.2022 If you're looking for something special, handmade, one off and interesting, why not visit the Eaglemont Artisans Hub this week? It's full of artworks, artisan items and unique things to wear, hang and have in your home. My jewellery, photo cards and framed artworks are there now, with more stock coming this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/eaglemontartisanshub #melisasavickasartist #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #tamrepost #eaglemontartisanshub

10.01.2022 This is a macro image of a caterpillar eaten eucalyptus leaf. The internal structure is revealed as the top layers are eaten away. There are endless possibilities for processing this image. I'm keeping it simple. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #elthamcreatives #elthamartists #nillumbikartist #elthamphotographer #mavacollective #tamrepost #thouartmum #pinpointartist

09.01.2022 After being nominated by Ophelia Keys, today is Day 3 of showing my art to celebrate and encourage female artists. Today I nominate Arrayah Loynd to show her art for 5 days and nominate a female artist each day. (Should she wish to!). My third image is inspired by BOOK WEEK and is called 'The Magic of Books'. The book photograph that was taken with a Sony 50mm macro lens, then the bokeh photo from Xmas lights was added. The image was processed with Lightroom, with motion add...ed via Pixeloop. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #mavacollective #thouartmum #bookweek2020 #readmore #pixeloop

08.01.2022 Sri Lankan Elephants, at the river near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. They walked down to the river twice a day to have a swim, play and wash. Gentle, smart creatures. This is the third photo, and final one for today. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #srilankanelephant #pinnawala #mavacollective #thouartmum #AnimalOrphanage #gentlegiants #babyelephant #awubowan

07.01.2022 Quince Leaf Two juvenile snails enjoying a soft quince leaf from the garden. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #pinpointartist #nillumbikartist #elthamcreatives #elthamphotographer #elthamartists #nillumbikarts #macroart #macrolife #elthamartists

06.01.2022 Spiral 1 Macro photograph of the first of a series of botanical spirals. If you have a passionfruit growing, check the detail between the leaves, to find these beautiful forms. Actual size - around 2cm in height, with spirals around 2mm thickness. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #macrophotography #macroplant #tamrepost

03.01.2022 Pencil An artist's best friend, and a handy tool for so many people in many jobs. Where do YOU use your pencil, and what's your favorite 'strength'? I love all the Bs I have to say. Probably because they are so dramatic and soft at the same time. Yet another new direction for my artworks and photography. Stay tuned for more images very soon.... #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #mavacollective #thouartmum #tamrepost #pinpointartist #nillumbikartist #elthamcreatives #elthamphotographer #elthamartists #nillumbikarts #macroart #macrolife #elthamartists #microscopicart #microphotoart

03.01.2022 Elephant Trunk 12"x12" Metallic Photograph is number 1/10 of limited edition prints, framed in black timber at 16"x16". Delivering to my client today, to be go to someone special this Christmas.... The elephants are bathing in the Maha Oya River, in Sri Lanka. They live at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where orphaned, injured and rescued elephants live in a caring environment. I lived in Sri Lanka from 2005-8 and was lucky to meet some elephants close up, including a few babies, that were very cuddly! #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #eaglemontartisanshub #mavacollective #tamrepost #thouartmum #pinnawala #elephantsbathing

02.01.2022 This is an enlarged version of my A4 artwork for the show 'The Escapism of Creativity', with http://thouartmum.com/a4-exhibition I took the image in an outdoor studio, using the sun and a flash to achieve a strong shadow. The macro photographic portrait of a beautiful eucalyptus branch, has an enhanced, dramatic shadow to echo its rounded leaf forms. The artwork will be professionally printed onto acid free photographic paper at A4 size, as part of a limited edition of 3 pr...ints, or you can have a special edition print at a larger size, for impact in your room. It's shown at 80cm wide in this space. If you'd like to own this, DM me or check further details at the online show. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasphotographer #melisasavickasartist #thouartmum #escapismofcreativity #a4show #tamrepost #tamA4 #mavacollective #eucalyptus #macroeucalyptus #macronative #shadowphoto #nillumbik #nillumbikartist #elthamartist #elthamphotographer #insituartrooms

01.01.2022 Brief Interruption (detail) 2019 Acrylic on Canvas Approx 80cm x 100cm... The deepest, darkest storm at sea is punctuated by shards of moonlight, providing a brief interruption. The tumultuous emotions in our lives are like dark, dramatic storms at times. When light appears, like rays of hope and happiness, respite reappears. Does this resonate with you at this challenging time? Posting once more to inspire, give hope and remind us that one day, things will be better. Stay strong, everyone. #melisasavickas #melisasavickasartist #mavacollective #thouartmum #seascape #stormatsea #rayofhope