Margaret Olley (1923–2011) was one of Australia’s most cherished painters. Famous for her luminous still lifes, she turned her home into a living studio, crowded with flowers, ceramics, books, and souvenirs from her travels. Every canvas reflected the richness of her surroundings and the intimacy of her daily life. Beyond her own art, Olley became a muse for some of Australia’s greatest painters: William Dobell, Jeffrey Smart, Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, Judy Cassab, Ben Quilty, Danelle Ber