Just a quick mention and thankyou to NAMBI - North American Moths Backyard Inventory - where the first new Blog carnival devoted to moths - The Moth and Me - can be found. They have kindly mentioned my posts about the Hercules Moth from a few weeks back and the Hawk Moth found locally. They... Continue Reading →
I have finally finished carving the linoleum blocks for the "Tawny Expressions" linocut print. They are smaller blocks but a lot of smaller complex carving with the No 1 blade so fiddly and time consuming. Carving larger expanses of open "white" space is far quicker and a bit more dramatic really. So here they all... Continue Reading →
On Monday in amongst torrential rain there was an enormous ruckus in the trees in our backyard. Much screeching, peeping and carry on from the local Noisy Miners. At first I thought it must have been the local cat they hate but then spotted this Ringtail Possum - Pseudocheirus peregrinis. It is unusual to see... Continue Reading →
A hawk moth - I am pretty sure it is - Coequosa australasiae - found locally. Unfortunately I think this moth was at the end of its life when found - it can barely stand - but a gorgeous specimen. I am hoping to get a few more photos and maybe complete an illustration. If... Continue Reading →
Last week we were visited by a pair of tawny frogmouths - taking sleepy refuge in the daylight in our poinciana tree. They seemed to appreciate the cool shaded tree safely away from prowling felines that seem to have recently taken to attacking local native birds. We have 2 dogs that quickly skittle any cat... Continue Reading →
A quick update...I have been working...albeit it very slowly...on these small designs but not getting a long way. Sometimes life and circumstances make for slow progress. This is the current state - four small linocut carvings completed and starting on a fifth - only eight to go! I have also had 2 more visits to... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 