Golden Moon, Quiet Town - Kangaroo Island at First Sight
Alcohol markers on paper, 20.3 x 14.9 cm, 2025
Β© Reference photo by Yongbei Tang.
A serene morning unfolds over Kangaroo Island, where the moon lingers softly above the stillness of dawn. The quiet town below begins to stir under the first glow of light, bathed in golden tones that shimmer across sea and sky.
This piece captures that fleeting balance between night and day - the calm before life fully awakens. The subtle interplay of moonlight and early morning hues evokes a sense of wonder, stillness, and gentle connection to natureβs rhythm.
Inspired by a stunning photograph by Yongbei Tang, this work is a heartfelt interpretation of that tranquil moment - Kangaroo Island at first sight.
The original piece (professionally framed) has found its new home through the 2025 Kingborough Art Prize. Only limited edition prints remain for collectors. Limited edition prints (size A5+) come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Mock-up room images are for visual inspiration only.
Alcohol markers on paper, 20.3 x 14.9cm (8 x 6 inches), professionally custom framed for a polished, gallery-style presentation.
Professionally printed on 310gsm museum-grade 100% cotton rag with a textured finish - perfect for framing or displaying in your creative space. A5+ limited edition prints come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, sealed by hand with a traditional wax stamp.
Folded blank card (11.7 x 18.2 cm) featuring my artwork printed on the front, with artwork details on the back. Printed on sturdy 350-400 gsm cardstock with a premium matte or glossy finish. Each card comes with a white blank envelope.
An A6-size postcard (approx. 10.5 Γ 14.8 cm) printed on sturdy 350 gsm cardstock with a smooth matte finish. The back features a classic postcard layout, ready for your message, address, and a stamp.
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. premium fine art professionally printed on 310gsm museum-grade textured 100% cotton rag.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.behind-the-scene
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 islandβs 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.
