{"title":"Nicky Shelton","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicky Shelton is an international award winning Australian birdlife artist whose realistic oil paintings illuminate the spirit, vulnerability, and individuality of native birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from her Margaret River studio, The Aviary, she creates finely detailed portraits that invite viewers to connect with nature’s fragility and the urgent need for its protection. Her practice blends technical precision with emotional depth, capturing the charisma and quiet presence of each species. Many of her subjects are threatened or endangered, reflecting her deep commitment to conservation. In support of this mission, a portion of every original\u003cbr\u003eartwork Nicky sells is donated to BirdLife Australia, helping fund the conservation and rehabilitation of endangered Australian birdlife.\u003cbr\u003eNicky’s work has earned significant international recognition, including multiple Best in Show awards and finalist selections in prestigious wildlife and realistic art prizes. Collectors across\u003cbr\u003eAustralia and overseas are drawn to the authenticity, sensitivity, and craftsmanship that define her paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her art, Nicky Shelton celebrates Australia’s unique birdlife while advocating for its protection, creating powerful visual stories that resonate with nature lovers, conservationists, and art audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"banksia-boy","title":"BANKSIA BOY","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news_txt_page2\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e“Banksia Boy” – Endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicky Shelton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed – 67cm x 98cm (26.3″ x 38.6″)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d;\"\u003eCelebrate the striking beauty of Western Australia’s iconic Carnaby’s Cockatoo with \u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eBanksia Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, an oil painting that captures the quiet character and resilience of this remarkable bird. Perched among the distinctive forms of native Banksia, the Cockatoo’s expressive gaze and soft plumage are brought to life through rich layers of oil paint and careful attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING SIZE- MEDIUM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faso-user-p\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brushstrokes Of the Southwest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67779696066784,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9688\/7008\/files\/Banksia-Boy-Low-Res-scaled.jpg?v=1791345332"},{"product_id":"fergus","title":"FERGUS","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news_txt_page2\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFergus — Tawny Frogmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicky Shelton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed – 103cm x 73cm (41″ x 29″)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFergus is a wonderfully intriguing Tawny Frogmouth, with a cheeky expression that gives him plenty of personality. His sleepy, narrowed eyes are simply preparing him for the evening, when this nocturnal bird comes to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING SIZE- LARGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brushstrokes Of the Southwest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67779820880096,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9688\/7008\/files\/Fergus-60x90cmLoRes.jpg?v=1791346014"},{"product_id":"sitting-pretty","title":"SITTING PRETTY","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news_txt_page2\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e“Sitting Pretty” – Australian Pink \u0026amp; Grey Galah\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicky Shelton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed – 67cmcm x 98cm (26.3″ x 38.6″)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eAn iconic Australian Galah, with its striking pink and grey plumage, is a perfect subject for painting. 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