Been busy with the HSC exam 'taxi-run' for my son and visiting my mother-in-law who is in a nursing home and been very unwell. I have done a little artwork in between but not a great deal but will hopefully show that later in the week. Sometimes it is hard to find the 'headspace' needed... Continue Reading →
These flowers are found on the Little Kurrajong - Brachychiton bidwillii - trees. At this time of year they lose their leaves and these spectacular bunches of flowers appear. A new word I found tonight would describe these flowers - pulchritudinous (beautiful) - now that's spectacular! I took these photos last week - I have... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I photographed these Baldy Pigeons (they are also known as White-Headed pigeons) over on the Clarence River near Grafton in northern NSW. These three had come in close to a birdbath to have their afternoon drink and were lined up on a trellis. They usually are only seen around this area... Continue Reading →
Tucked in behind my front steps I have just found these spectacular Native Rhododendron flowers. These flowers are a deep pinky red and about 10cm in length. Every year I wait for these flowers to bloom and am always impressed when they finally appear! I have previously designed a linocut using native rhododenrons but have... Continue Reading →
Today I am carving a design based around the Native Rhododendron. Currently this species is just starting to bud in my garden - it has gorgeous deep red bell-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. This linocut is part of the Design Art series I am working on. I have highlighted different sections of this linoblock... Continue Reading →
Native Mistletoe Linoblock After a month of running around with end of term activities, dance eisteddfods and a variety of family matters I FINALLY got back to carving some lino! Today I have been working on a block with a design of Native Mistletoe This design is part of the Design Art series I have... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 