Hampden Road
Oil on stretched canvas, 56 × 76 cm, 2026
Over 119 hours of painting. Inspired by a morning walk through Battery Point, Hobart, this piece captures one of Tasmania’s most historic neighbourhoods. In the distance, kunanyi / Mount Wellington is partially veiled by cloud, while a classic Porsche rests along the roadside. As the town begins to wake, the morning sun gently illuminates the streets, bringing warmth and life to the timeless scene.
Mock-up room images are for visual inspiration only.Award-Winning Artwork
City of Hobart Prize · 2026
People's Choice 3rd Place · 2026“Hampden Road” received the City of Hobart Award (sponsored by GDA) and the People’s Choice Award 3rd Place (sponsored by Artery) at the 2026 Rotary Club of Hobart Art Show.
The original painting was sold at the exhibition. Fine art prints of this award-winning piece are available.
Oil on stretched canvas, painting size 56 × 76 cm.
The original piece sold at the 2026 Rotary Club of Hobart Art Show. Fine art prints of this piece are available.
Professionally reproduced on your choice of premium canvas or museum-grade 100% cotton rag paper, selected for their exceptional detail, texture and archival quality.
Created to bring the character and atmosphere of the original artwork into your space, each print is perfect for framing or displaying as part of your own art collection.
Available in A3, A2 and A1 sizes. For other sizes or custom requirements, please contact michelle@quietedgeart.com.
behind-the-scene
Why my products
Created with Heart
Every artwork begins with a meaningful moment and is brought to life with care. Designed to become a treasured presence in the spaces where life unfolds.
Crafted to Endure
Premium materials chosen for their logevity and richness, e.g. fine art professionally printed on premium canvas or museum-grade 100% cotton rag paper.For Everyday Beauty
Designed to bring calm, warmth and inspiration into daily life. A piece that transforms your walls into a space that feels truly yours.
Thoughfully Presented
Carefully prepared so it feels special from the moment it arrives. Every original artwork includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity, sealed by hand with a traditional wax stamp.About the Artist
Michelle Ye is a Tasmanian artist inspired by quiet places - coastlines, hills, open skies, and trees - and the stillness they hold. Working with oil, gouache, markers, and other evolving media, she paints with a sensitivity to light, form, and space, capturing the gentle presence of the natural world.
Living in Tasmania since 2009, Michelle is drawn to the island’s rugged edges and calm inland spaces - places where light shifts slowly and silence feels full. Her work often leans toward a minimal palette and organic forms, shaped by a thoughtful, unhurried process that defines Quiet Edge Art.
Each piece invites a pause - to notice the curve of a shoreline, the silhouette of trees at dusk, or the hush of morning light. Through her art, Michelle creates space to slow down, reflect, and simply see.
Alongside her practice, Michelle is a mum of two and enjoys a happy family life in Hobart. She holds a PhD (2016) in technology and human relations and works as a data analyst in government - yet art has been her enduring passion since childhood. She studied still life sketching and gouache under her master, Shizhong Wu, from Year 7 to 12, and continues to explore and refine her craft on the island she now calls home.
