We have had a family of kookaburras in our area these past few weeks. I love hearing the Laughing Kookaburras - Dacelo novaeguineae - with their early morning and late afternoon calls -and often daytime as well! They do literally sound like they are laughing at life. The young kookburras are quite funny as they... Continue Reading →
Out of my studio window – Banksias and Rainbow Lorikeets
I must apologise for the long 'break in transmission' - sometimes it is hard to keep up with everything. I actually have 2 studios - one is my print studio where I sometimes go to do work besides actual printing, as it is quiet and is outside the household so I can 'hide' there!! Well... Continue Reading →
On the carving table…
After a few very busy years with family it has been quite hard to get back to a consistent working day. Here are just a few projects that I have been trying to get to for a while. I have progressed - at least they are to the carving stage!!
Banksia serrata – botanical illustration
I have finally finished a new botanical illustration - with many interruptions and just in time as it was a gift for one of my sons for Christmas. It is made up of a series of very small dots and lines using a very fine nibbed rotring pen. Banksia serrata - Saw Banksia - Botanical... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas!!
Sorry for the gap in the writing...busy with family and life mostly!! Just a quick note today to say Merry Christmas. I hope your day has been one spent with loved ones - family and friends. We have had a lovely day with all my boys and my parents with a lovely meal cooked by... Continue Reading →
