In my journey of exploring different mediums I discovered my love for watercolours. Tricky after starting out in oils then acrylics, watercolours need to be handled very differently and there was a lot of trial and error for sure.
My main focus is wildlife. I always love watching wildlife documentaries and we can thank David Attenborough, the father of wildlife documentaries and many others for bring the abundant variety of creatures and their quirky facts and habits into our lounge rooms. It is always sad of course to learn about the rate of extinction and the massive destruction and devastation to their habitat. So here I pay homage to all the wonderous and fabulous diversity of life out there that we share our planet with. Prints are available for most of these, so please get in touch if you would like one, or if you would like a commissioned work.
Black Bear Quizzical
.This is one of a very few works created in pastels. The beautiful Black Bear which I had hoped to see during my time in Canada. Alas didn’t get to see one in the wilds during that trip.
Upon Waking
On my bucket list of things is to experience a safari trip in one of the big parks in Africa. Would love to see these majestic creatures doing their thing in their natural habitat.
According to the WWF, chimpanzee’s are on the endangered list and nearing extinction in many countries due to loss of habitat and commercial hunting for bushmeat. Loved painting this, and will be doing more..
Koala in the Crest
Living very close to a state forest, I come across the odd Koala and always feel so privileged to have the encounter. As their numbers are dwindling due to loss of habitat and horrendous bushfires, anything we can do to assist these unique and beautiful creatures is incredibly important. Whether it’s supporting conservation efforts, preserving their natural habitat, planting eucalyptus trees, or alerting resue organisations of an animal with an injury, every small action helps ensure their survival for future generations.
Snuffling through the scrub
There are only three monotremes (egg laying mammals) left on this planet, which are the platypus and two species of echidna. The adult female usually lays a single egg once a year. The leathery egg is about the size of a grape. The female rolls the newly laid egg into a pouch, on her underside and only 10 days later a puggle, (baby echidna) emerges. Her milk is pink and rich in iron.
Feathers and Waterdrops
It’s so amazing to think that their gorgeous bright colours derives from carotenoids, pigments found in high amounts within the algae, brine fly larvae, and brine shrimp that flamingos eat in their environment.
Guinea Fowl
I have kept guinea fowl on my property for a number of years now to help reduce the tick problem. They are a great little characters and very inquisitive. The are constantly chattering and twittering to each other and always stay together in their flock and alert you to anything unusual.
Call of the Seagull
A mainstay of popular beachside destinations, they are great little opportunists and survivors. I lived for a while in North Wales and have very fond memories of the gulls calling and shrieking throughout the day. They still remain a comforting and familiar call