Morning Light

Pastel on Canson paper ($POA)

71 cm W x 91 cm H
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo, (Macropus giganteus), is one of 73 species of macropods. (The Greek words makros meaning large and poús or pod meaning foot) The key distinguishing features of all macropods are their triangular body shapes, large hind legs and feet, and disproportionately small front limbs. All have forward-facing pouches, and most use hopping as their primary mode of locomotion. The Eastern Grey is found in the eastern third of Australia, with a population of several million. They live in groups called Mobs and are highly sociable. Joeys usually stay in the pouch for 11 months and then continue to feed from their mother for an additional 9 months. This doe and joey were basking in the morning sunlight at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.