Past The Edge Of The Day

Size: 113 x 53cm

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.

As the golden warmth of autumn settles across the treetops, a flock of white cockatoos glides effortlessly through an endless blue sky, their graceful flight carrying the eye beyond the horizon and into a place of calm possibility.

Past the Edge of the Day is a contemporary original oil painting by Australian artist Shay Pappas that celebrates movement, freedom and the quiet harmony found in nature's changing seasons.
Rich autumn oranges and earthy browns create a tapestry of textured foliage beneath the brilliant blue sky, while the luminous white birds bring light, rhythm and life to the composition.

Inspired by the Australian landscape, this artwork invites collectors to pause, breathe deeply and feel the gentle promise that every ending gives way to another beginning.

Perfect for lovers of expansive skies, native trees and the peaceful beauty of birds in flight, this original oil painting brings warmth, depth and elegant movement into a home.

Created with expressive texture and contemporary impressionist styling, it is an ideal choice for art collectors and interior designers seeking original Australian art that tells a story and creates a lasting emotional connection.

If this piece speaks to your own love of open spaces and quiet freedom, it is ready to find its place in your collection.

Living With the Artwork

Designed in a long horizontal format, Past the Edge of the Day creates a beautiful sense of openness above a bed, lounge or large feature wall.

Its warm autumn palette balanced with expansive blues brings both energy and serenity, making the room feel larger, lighter and beautifully connected to nature.