The Sulphur crested cockatoo - Cacatua galerita - is one of Australia's iconic bird species. It is quite a large bird - up to 50cm and is often kept in captivity. It is known for it's cheeky disposition and it's fondness around populated areas of taking up 'residence' and often being quite destructive. They have... Continue Reading →
Anzac Day 2010 and An Essay on Anzac Day -1981 Sydney march – HSC Major Work
I was studying for my HSC in 1981 and had taken 3 Unit Art for which I had to complete 2 major works. The first on was a series of drawings and the second was a photo essay. I took many photos including a whole series at the 1981 Anzac Day march in Sydney. I... Continue Reading →
Lifeline Bookfest – Brisbane 16-24 January 2010
The January Lifeline Bookfest is on again this year at the Brisbane Convention Centre - for all thos around Brisbane at this time. An amazing amount of second hand books, cd's etc.
Going a bit ‘cuckoo’ with the local ‘War of the Cuckoos’
Happy New Year! Yes this is finally a new post for 2010! I have been having camera and computer problems which is most annoying however I managed to get some photos of recent 'visitors' to our neighbourhood. Both these birds are cuckoos - a parasitic bird that does not build its own nest or raise... Continue Reading →
Home again and ‘Oh My Stars’
I am home after over a week away helping family - a busy but nice week. Back carving, drawing and designing - oh and re-arranging furniture/workspaces. I enjoyed this on Good News Week last night - great song and great musicians/singers.
Eat Chocolate and Cry – Australian Flute Music – CD Cover
One of my designs - Paperbark - was recently used on the cover for a new CD by musicians Christine Draeger, Lamorna Nightingale and Jocelyn Edey-Fazzone. It is called Eat Chocolate and Cry - Australian Flute Music 199-2009 featuring Australian contemporary composers. As part of the HSC Music course students must study this content and... Continue Reading →
