A series of photographs from Instagram of the progression of carving the Grevillea imaginings lincout. It is quite a fine design with small parts so is by it's nature slow & fiddly. I have however been struggling with chronic pain issues & life interfering with art! It is progressing though & I am now in... Continue Reading →
Now & Then – Ballina & Yamba: Wild Surf & Beach Foam
After a couple of difficult weeks again with my shoulder overuse injury I was back at the Physio in Ballina. I will need surgery on the shoulder within the next few weeks - something I am not looking forward to. I am however looking forward to the likelihood that it will greatly improve my pain... Continue Reading →
Currently flowering in my garden….
Isopogan sp. - Drumsticks I took some photos yesterday in my garden - here are a few Australian native wildflowers currently brightening a cold winters day. Yes I know I said it was 'almost' spring but seems as soon as I said that it got cold again...
Strawflowers
I have been growing a favourite Australian wildflower of mine - the strawflower or paper daisies. I buy them in punnets at a local nursery. They provide a bright and impressive display for many months. The flowers have dry, papery petals and can be picked and used as dried flowers. The botanical name was Bracteantha... Continue Reading →