{"title":"Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Lily’s Handmade Art store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily creates each artwork by hand in Australia using soft pastels and traditional art materials. Her paintings are inspired by peaceful landscapes, nature, night skies and meaningful moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn April 2025, Lily experienced a severe brain stroke that dramatically changed her life. Before her stroke, she was right-handed. The stroke significantly affected the right side of her body, and she can no longer use her right hand to draw or paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of her recovery, Niloo began learning to create art using her left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery painting in this store has therefore been drawn, blended and carefully finished with the hand that was once her non-dominant hand. What began as part of her recovery has gradually become a way for her to express herself, develop new skills and regain a sense of independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating a single artwork can require considerable patience and concentration, but Niloo continues to practise and develop her own style with every piece she makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach artwork is individually handmade. These are genuine physical artworks—not digital prints or mass-produced products. Some of Lily’s earlier pieces were created while learning pastel techniques through online tutorials, and these are described transparently where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI (her husband) assist Lily with the administrative side of the store, including listings, customer communication and arranging orders, while the artworks themselves are created by Niloo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing one of her paintings, you are not only receiving a handmade piece of art; you are supporting Lily as she continues rebuilding her creative independence and developing as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for visiting and supporting Australian handmade art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/collections\/lily.oembed","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}