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 →
Thought I'd post some recent photos of the local wildflowers. I have been struggling with RSI/shoulder issues but the carving is coming along all be it slowly. I will post the progress here in a few days. In the meantime... Swamp Bloodwood - pink stars bursting! Golden Penda - Golden stars Chefs Cap Correa -... 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 →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 