animal paintings
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People’s Choice in Goulburn
Just wandering down Memory Lane when I came across this one. These two kookaburras often visit my garden. In 2023, the painting took out the People’s Choice award at the major exhibition in the Goulburn Workers Club. Apparently, it was streets ahead in the voting. I must admit that I was so very pleased with…
Read MoreElsa in Italy
I do enjoy the challenge of capturing the essence of loved pets. There should be another word for pets which are loved family members. This portrait of Elsa, a Miniature Schnauzer, was interesting, demanding and exciting. The clients are wonderful people. Their Italian souls are full and out there. We have become good friends through…
Read MoreSuccess at Art Unlimited Dunedoo
I received a wonderful call from Norma at the Art Unlimited exhibition – “Dawn Guardian” had sold. On top of that it was awarded the ‘Janace Holmes Memorial Award’. This is the second time my work has received the award. I feel very blessed.
Read MoreNew Addition to my Dawn Series of Kookaburra Art
One of the fascinating things I see in the material I select for my art, is the variations of colour depending on time of day, how the light falls and what moisture is about. The gum trees in my garden are a constant source of delight. I photograph and sketch them regularly and every day…
Read MoreGotta Love Tawney Frogmouths.
Tawney Frogmouths, for me, are some of the loveliest, most inquisitive and quirky birds. As my followers know, I paint a lot of them in so many ways. They are enchanting. Lately I have found that the birds I love look awesome on black gessoed canvas and lend themselves well to be portrayed as miniatures. …
Read MoreArt Sales – Kingfisher Miniatures off to their new Home.
Miniature Art. Kingfishers – Jewels of the Forest.
Recently I have been trying my hand at painting miniature artworks using some of my favourite subjects. Australian kingfishers are some of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. The bright metallic flashes in the sunlight and their acrobatic flight, is incredible. I love the way they pose, ever watchful. These particular works have…
Read MoreSurvivor
“Survivor” – Acrylic on stretched canvas. I am thrilled that this work will soon be heading to its new home in Nth Sydney. The client has been back a number of times, and while purchasing other works, decided it was to go home with her. She and her partner are both survivors, and it connected…
Read MoreThe Magic of Kingfishers
“Whispers” – painted in acrylic. I am thrilled with the framing by “Southern Framing” in Kirrawee. This artwork is off to its new home on the South Coast of NSW. I do love kingfishers. They are extraordinarily beautiful birds. I have spent many hours watching the many Australian varieties in their natural habitats. These ever…
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