Over Long Afternoons

Size: 28 x 28cm

Medium: Oil on Board

Framing: Framed in a beautiful hand made Tasmanian oak floating / gallery frame.

Shipping: From my studio to your home. Each painting is carefully wrapped and securely packaged to protect it on its journey, then safely sent anywhere in Australia, ready to hang and enjoy.

Over Long Afternoons is a contemporary original oil painting by Australian artist Shay Pappas, inspired by the simple pleasure of watching a lone white cockatoo glide effortlessly above the treetops on a warm country afternoon.

Set against an expansive blue sky, the bird sweeps gracefully over the rich green canopy below, capturing a fleeting moment that feels both joyful and wonderfully unhurried.

Expressive texture and lively painterly detail bring energy to every brushstroke, while a harmonious palette of fresh greens, crisp whites, soft yellows and vibrant blues evokes sunshine, open air and the unmistakable beauty of the Australian landscape.

There is a quiet optimism in the painting, a reminder that some of life's richest moments are found not in grand occasions, but in the gentle rhythm of nature unfolding around us.

Created for lovers of cockatoos, native Australian birdlife and contemporary landscape art, this original oil painting offers art collectors and interior designers a timeless piece of original Australian art that brings warmth, movement and a sense of everyday wonder into the home.

Whether beginning a collection or adding to one already loved, Over Long Afternoons is ready to bring its light-filled story into your space.

Living With the Artwork

Perfectly sized to bring character to almost any room, Over Long Afternoons sits beautifully on a gallery wall, a bookshelf display or as a small feature artwork.

Its fresh colours and uplifting spirit add a gentle sense of light, movement and connection to nature wherever it is placed.