Sitting along the rail of the Bagotville Barrage were Welcome Swallows. They allowed me to get reasonably close but then took off in quick dives down to a safe space under the barrage. This must be a regular event 'playing chicken' everytime a car goes across the road. I do love swallows we used to... Continue Reading →
This Cassowary drawing is one I completed as part of my HSC Art Major Works - a long time ago..... I used the fine rotring pen that I have resurrected for my recent illustration course work and used watercolour pencils for the colouring. Cassowary are huge scary birds - they have large, dangerous toed feet... Continue Reading →
An interesting afternoon in my garden - we were visited by a couple of pheasant coucals. The first indications they were there was a loud 'whoop whoop whooping' on the roof of my house. I thought my appearance with a camera resulted in what I think was a 'younger' bird taking off into a my... Continue Reading →
Of all the birds my 'most favourite' is the Tawny Frogmouth. I have been studying the local 'Tawnies' as they are affectionately known for about 3 years now. They visit the tree outside my window in the night calling with their booming oom-oom-oom. I have done a variety of drawings and a couple of small... Continue Reading →
Another of my favourite birds is the Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen. It is a combination of its dramatic black and white plumage, its beautiful voice and often friendly personality. The one exception to this would be at nesting time when signs are erected in most towns warning people of swooping magpies. They see humans as... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 