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Maya Barnstone

@mayaspaintings

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Gadigal land || Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from National Art School
Commissions welcome

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My first International Show - the Process of making, ‘Exploring the Light of Sèrifos: A Grandmother and Granddaughter Exhibition’ come to life.
Showing at @think.of.serifos in Livadi, Sèrifos, Greece. taken in Sérifos, Kikladhes, Greece by @mayaspaintings

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a year ago

Four months of painting in 40 seconds.
Six paintings of a house form my imagination the morning after a house party. Each painting shows a hint of the other rooms so you can piece together a map of the house.
‘The Morning After’ is open for viewing until March.
@thefenwickbalmain

Curated by @kristiamoises by @mayaspaintings

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a year ago

I’m soo thrilled to share with you all… ‘Maya’s Paintings in Action’

Thank you so much to all of my talented friends who contributed to the making of this video ❤️

Cinematography: @jacquisharah
VX Cinematography: @fumbledthebag_
Creative Director/Editor: Me
Models: @isla_sim @claudonacob @myalmartin @jahnavi_renaud @thombohda @dylangardiner66

All the Tee Shirts in this video are available through my website - link in my bio ❤️ taken in Sydney, Australia by @mayaspaintings

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3 years ago

Paint With Me - Kate’s Commission
Acrylic paint on handmade board
65cm x 80cm

#art #painting taken in Sydney, Australia by @mayaspaintings

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15 days ago

The process of making Kate’s commissioned painting of her living room 2026
65cm x 80cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board

#art #painting taken in Sydney, Australia by @mayaspaintings

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a month ago

It’s been a while…! But I am back and painting a lot! and keen to share with you all again

Commissioned painting for Kate of her living room 2026
65cm x 80cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board

Commissions are open for December/Jan 🎨
#painting #art taken in Sydney, Australia by @mayaspaintings

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a month ago

Today I’ve released an 8-piece mini series of original landscape and figure studies on canvas paper.
Each painting is framed and available through my website shop (link is in my bio)
34.6cm x 26cm (with frame)
Acrylic paint on canvas paper by @mayaspaintings

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7 months ago

My Solo Show ‘The Morning After’ at @thefenwickbalmain is closing March 22 👾
This is the final painting of the six work series, titled
The Grand Descent
45cm x 60cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board by @mayaspaintings

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7 months ago

Painting process of making ‘A Grand Descent’ 2025 for my Solo Show that ends in just over a week. If you haven’t had the chance to see it, the show is open for viewing at @thefenwickbalmain until March 6 💃🏻

A Grand Descent is the final painting in my six work series for the show.
45cm x 60cm
Acrylic paint on handmade wood board

Curated by Kristia Moises taken in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia by @mayaspaintings

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8 months ago

Paint Bec’s Commission with me ~ of the Greek island Kastellorizo 2026
Block - Layer - Detail - Refine
60cm x 100cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board

I am currently taking Commissions 🫶
#art #painting by @mayaspaintings

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8 months ago

Commissioned Painting for Bec of the Greek island Kastellorizo 2026
60cm x 100cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board

I am currently taking commissions ✨

#art #painting by @mayaspaintings

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8 months ago

This painting will be in @theunboundartshow this Thursday night at the Garden Gallery in the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Show is open for viewing during the day until the 24th of this month. ✨

The Children’s Table 2026
50cm x 50cm
Acrylic paint on handmade board taken in Botanic Gardens of Sydney by @mayaspaintings

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8 months ago