• A textured painting of a rural landscape featuring a tall windmill on a field of dry grass, with rolling green hills and a blue sky filled with flying white birds. A stylized script watermark reading 'Stappas' is visible in the center.
  • A framed landscape artwork depicting a windmill, fields, and birds under a blue sky, displayed on a beige wall above a mustard yellow sofa in a styled living room.
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Shay Pappas Artist

With the Windmill

With the Windmill

Some places stay with us forever.
Not because they were extraordinary, but because they quietly became part of who we are.

This original oil painting is inspired by a photo I took in my early adulthood on my grand parents farm in Nobby, Queensland. 

Artwork Details

Size: 133 x 93 cm

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.

The Story Behind The Painting

With The Windmill is a contemporary original oil painting by Australian artist Shay Pappas, inspired by treasured childhood memories of visiting her grandparents' farm.


Standing proudly amongst a field of ripening wheat, the old windmill rises against a wide Australian sky as white cockatoos drift effortlessly overhead.


It is a scene filled with nostalgia, one that speaks of long afternoons outdoors, fresh country air, and the comforting rhythm of farm life that seems unchanged by time.


Rich layers of expressive texture bring warmth and character to every element, from the weathered windmill to the gentle movement of the grasses and the graceful flight of the birds above.


A harmonious palette of blues, Australian greens, creamy earth tones, soft browns and crisp whites creates a landscape that feels both welcoming and deeply familiar.


More than a country scene, With The Windmill is a celebration of belonging, memory and the places that quietly shape our hearts.
Created for those who feel at home beneath wide skies and open paddocks, this original Australian oil painting offers art collectors and interior designers a timeless statement piece that brings authenticity, warmth and a strong sense of place into contemporary homes.


Whether it reminds you of your own childhood, a family farm or simply the peace of the countryside, With The Windmill invites you to bring a little of Australia's enduring rural spirit into your everyday life.

Living With the Artwork


Created as a larger statement piece, With The Windmill deserves a space where its story can unfold.


Perfect above a fireplace, sofa, dining table or bed, it becomes a calming focal point that fills the room with warmth, nostalgia and the expansive beauty of the Australian countryside.




$2,950.00 AUD
$2,950.00 AUD
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