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Jet
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Kovu
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Size 64cm H x 50cm W
Kovu
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Pickles
Pastels on Pastelmat Board (Sold)
Pickles
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Pixie
Pastels (Sold)
Size 24cm H x 18cm W
Pixie
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Reef Raider
Pastel on Pastelmat Board ($POA)
Image size 42 cm H x 60 cm W.
Framed 61 cm H x 78 cm WFlat Rock is exactly as it sounds, a large flat rocky outcrop between two beaches in the Ballina Shire. It is a haven for seabirds, both local and migratory, and they know they are safe there. This Pacific Reef Egret (also known as Eastern Reef Egret, and Pacific Reef Heron) was busy fishing in the early morning, wading through one of the many shallow pools.
Having lived in this area since 1982, I often walk these beaches enjoying the beautiful sights here. I just love the drama in this image and hope my artwork has conveyed this.Reef Raider
Pastel on Pastelmat Board ($POA)
Image size 42 cm H x 60 cm W.
Framed 61 cm H x 78 cm WFlat Rock is exactly as it sounds, a large flat rocky outcrop between two beaches in the Ballina Shire. It is a haven for seabirds, both local and migratory, and they know they are safe there. This Pacific Reef Egret (also known as Eastern Reef Egret, and Pacific Reef Heron) was busy fishing in the early morning, wading through one of the many shallow pools.
Having lived in this area since 1982, I often walk these beaches enjoying the beautiful sights here. I just love the drama in this image and hope my artwork has conveyed this.Quick View -
Salt
Pastels on Pastelmat Board (Sold)
Salt
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Scarlet Honeyeater
Pastel on Pastelmat Board ($POA)
Image size 46 cm H x 66 cm W
The tiny Scarlet Honeyeater’s range extends along the east coast of Australia. As with most Australian birds, the male is the showier of the two, with brilliant red coloration on the face and back. The female, in contrast, is pale brown-grey.
This is no doubt to protect her, and her offspring in the nest, by being less obvious for predators. My artwork is aimed to highlight her petite beauty, as she props within a flourish of red grevillea, in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, awaiting a male to enthusiastically call out to her.Scarlet Honeyeater
Pastel on Pastelmat Board ($POA)
Image size 46 cm H x 66 cm W
The tiny Scarlet Honeyeater’s range extends along the east coast of Australia. As with most Australian birds, the male is the showier of the two, with brilliant red coloration on the face and back. The female, in contrast, is pale brown-grey.
This is no doubt to protect her, and her offspring in the nest, by being less obvious for predators. My artwork is aimed to highlight her petite beauty, as she props within a flourish of red grevillea, in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, awaiting a male to enthusiastically call out to her.Quick View -
My Favourite Colour is Blue
Pastels ($POA)
30cm H x 45cm W
The Azure kingfisher is a tiny, colourful and highly elusive aquatic kingfisher, usually found above or around the edges of most waterways that have low, overhanging branches.
It patrols up and down waterways and rivers from perch to perch flying very fast, and only a few meters off the water, typically making a loud high pitched “seeeeeeeep” call.
It has a long black beak and a whitish rear eye spot. This bird gets its name from its beautiful colouring, being dark glossy blue, its underside an orange-rufous; its legs and feet red. Males and females have very similar appearance and juveniles are less vibrant in colour.
These birds are generally sedentary, although they can perform some seasonal migration.
You might see this shy bird skimming along the surface of creeks and billabongs as it hunts for fish before ducking back into the vegetation.My Favourite Colour is Blue
Pastels ($POA)
30cm H x 45cm W
The Azure kingfisher is a tiny, colourful and highly elusive aquatic kingfisher, usually found above or around the edges of most waterways that have low, overhanging branches.
It patrols up and down waterways and rivers from perch to perch flying very fast, and only a few meters off the water, typically making a loud high pitched “seeeeeeeep” call.
It has a long black beak and a whitish rear eye spot. This bird gets its name from its beautiful colouring, being dark glossy blue, its underside an orange-rufous; its legs and feet red. Males and females have very similar appearance and juveniles are less vibrant in colour.
These birds are generally sedentary, although they can perform some seasonal migration.
You might see this shy bird skimming along the surface of creeks and billabongs as it hunts for fish before ducking back into the vegetation.Quick View -
Socrates
Pastels ($POA)
60 cm H x 48 cm W
Barn owls live alone or in pairs and are excellent hunters, catching their prey in complete darkness, using super-sensitive hearing, and silent flight.
Being nocturnal, they roost quietly by day in unseen places like tree hollows, thickly foliaged trees, caves and rock crevices, buildings and even wells. As Australia is one of the world’s worst offenders when it comes to land clearing, with a projected 3 million hectares of untouched forest to be lost by 2030, one of the biggest threats to Australian owls is loss of habitat. Our owls rely on hollow-bearing trees, often hundreds of years old, for breeding.
As owls are natural predators of rodents, Rat Poison is fast becoming the biggest killers of owls, due to secondary killings. Owls also fall victim to vehicle strikes as they disperse in search of food when local prey populations begin to thin out, or drought conditions affect inland Australia.Socrates
Pastels ($POA)
60 cm H x 48 cm W
Barn owls live alone or in pairs and are excellent hunters, catching their prey in complete darkness, using super-sensitive hearing, and silent flight.
Being nocturnal, they roost quietly by day in unseen places like tree hollows, thickly foliaged trees, caves and rock crevices, buildings and even wells. As Australia is one of the world’s worst offenders when it comes to land clearing, with a projected 3 million hectares of untouched forest to be lost by 2030, one of the biggest threats to Australian owls is loss of habitat. Our owls rely on hollow-bearing trees, often hundreds of years old, for breeding.
As owls are natural predators of rodents, Rat Poison is fast becoming the biggest killers of owls, due to secondary killings. Owls also fall victim to vehicle strikes as they disperse in search of food when local prey populations begin to thin out, or drought conditions affect inland Australia.Quick View -
Back Off! She’s Mine!
Acrylic on Canvas (sold)
150 cm W x 180 cm H
Black cockatoos are my absolute favourite birds, and these three “yellow-tails” were a commission for a local family who had a large wall which needed a stunningly large artwork to feature on it.
They also have a beautiful flowering Corymbia Calophylla tree in their yard, which they requested to be incorporated into the composition. As it turns out they have two sons and a daughter, and by mere coincidence, I painted two male cockatoos (they have the pink rimmed eyes) and one female (grey rimmed eyes). My clients now feel the cockatoos represent their own three “golden” children. One could say it was a very successful commission for all involved. Limited Edition Prints are available, and as always a percentage of sales goes to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.Back Off! She’s Mine!
Acrylic on Canvas (sold)
150 cm W x 180 cm H
Black cockatoos are my absolute favourite birds, and these three “yellow-tails” were a commission for a local family who had a large wall which needed a stunningly large artwork to feature on it.
They also have a beautiful flowering Corymbia Calophylla tree in their yard, which they requested to be incorporated into the composition. As it turns out they have two sons and a daughter, and by mere coincidence, I painted two male cockatoos (they have the pink rimmed eyes) and one female (grey rimmed eyes). My clients now feel the cockatoos represent their own three “golden” children. One could say it was a very successful commission for all involved. Limited Edition Prints are available, and as always a percentage of sales goes to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.Quick View -
Back Off! She’s Mine!
750mm W x 900 mm H
Limited Edition PrintBack Off! She’s Mine!
$350.00750mm W x 900 mm H
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Girl Gang
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
89 cm W x 63 cm H
Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) are one of the most abundant and familiar of the Australian parrots, occurring over most of the country, including some offshore islands. Galahs have a bouncing acrobatic flight, but spend much of the day sheltering from heat in the foliage of trees and shrubs. Huge noisy flocks of birds congregate and roost together at night. They are affectionate and friendly birds, with pairs mating for life. Female Galahs have red or pink eyes (the males have brown or black), so these are girls obviously hanging together for a good giggle.
Girl Gang
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
89 cm W x 63 cm H
Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) are one of the most abundant and familiar of the Australian parrots, occurring over most of the country, including some offshore islands. Galahs have a bouncing acrobatic flight, but spend much of the day sheltering from heat in the foliage of trees and shrubs. Huge noisy flocks of birds congregate and roost together at night. They are affectionate and friendly birds, with pairs mating for life. Female Galahs have red or pink eyes (the males have brown or black), so these are girls obviously hanging together for a good giggle.
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You’re Such a Show Off
Pastel on Pastelmat Board (sold)
94 cm W x 64 cm H
Black cockatoos are the biggest parrots in Australia, and these Yellow-Tails have been painted life size to illustrate just how large they really are. The male (pink eye rim) is a big show off, usually dancing around during breeding season to impress his mate, bopping his head like a rock star, and fluffing up his crest. But they are also very intelligent and loving, often bringing their mate gifts of food, singing to her and preening her feathers to show his affection. The female is less than impressed, often giving him a sharp peck to bring him into line. Hence my title. They mate for life, which can be over 50 years, but sadly they breed slowly, just two eggs, of which only one survives. The chick will stay with its parents for six months before becoming independent. The adult pair will remain together for life, caring tenderly for one another, even after reproductive age has ceased. Their distinctive screech is old bush lore indicating rain is coming, and I always love seeing their huge flocks fly over our property, screaming raucously. They are one of my favourite birds.You’re Such a Show Off
Pastel on Pastelmat Board (sold)
94 cm W x 64 cm H
Black cockatoos are the biggest parrots in Australia, and these Yellow-Tails have been painted life size to illustrate just how large they really are. The male (pink eye rim) is a big show off, usually dancing around during breeding season to impress his mate, bopping his head like a rock star, and fluffing up his crest. But they are also very intelligent and loving, often bringing their mate gifts of food, singing to her and preening her feathers to show his affection. The female is less than impressed, often giving him a sharp peck to bring him into line. Hence my title. They mate for life, which can be over 50 years, but sadly they breed slowly, just two eggs, of which only one survives. The chick will stay with its parents for six months before becoming independent. The adult pair will remain together for life, caring tenderly for one another, even after reproductive age has ceased. Their distinctive screech is old bush lore indicating rain is coming, and I always love seeing their huge flocks fly over our property, screaming raucously. They are one of my favourite birds.Quick View -
You’re Such a Show Off
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Jabiru Dreaming
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Protecting Her Young
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Rainbows Take Flight
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The Bow Wave
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The Observer
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Wrinkles
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African Animal 5 Art Cards
12 cm x 17 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
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$25.0012 cm x 17 cm
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Australian Animal 5 Art Cards
12 cm x 17 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
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$50.0012 cm x 17 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
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Australian Bird 10 Art Cards
12 cm x 17 cm
10 cards, 10 designs
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$50.0012 cm x 17 cm
10 cards, 10 designs
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Australian Bird 10 Square Art Cards
14.5 cm x 14.5 cm
10 cards, 10 designs
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$50.0014.5 cm x 14.5 cm
10 cards, 10 designs
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Australian Bird 5 Art Cards
12 cm x 17 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
*All come with envelopes and a plastic sleeve coverAustralian Bird 5 Art Cards
$25.0012 cm x 17 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
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Australian Bird 5 Square Art Cards
14.5 cm x 14.5 cm
5 cards, 5 designs
*All come with envelopes and a plastic sleeve coverAustralian Bird 5 Square Art Cards
$25.0014.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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Random Mix 10 Cards
10 cards, 10 designs
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Random Mix 10 Cards
$50.0010 cards, 10 designs
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Random Mix 5 Cards
5 cards, 5 designs
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Random Mix 5 Cards
$25.005 cards, 5 designs
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Protecting Her Young
Pastel on Pastelmat (sold)
51 cm W x 71 cm H
An early morning drive on Kangaroo Island revealed Cape Barron Geese (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) grazing in the grassy clearing. A month later half of the island was burning, and I was concerned for this little flock. Cape Barron Geese were almost hunted to extinction in the 1900’s but numbers eventually restored to 20,000 on Australia’s southern islands. They are monogamous, bonding for life, and aggressively defend their clutches of 4-5 eggs. They are one of the world’s rarest geese. In my artwork I highlight their beautiful plumage, the adult’s defensive position over the vulnerable chicks, and hint at the imminent danger of fire.Protecting Her Young
Pastel on Pastelmat (sold)
51 cm W x 71 cm H
An early morning drive on Kangaroo Island revealed Cape Barron Geese (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) grazing in the grassy clearing. A month later half of the island was burning, and I was concerned for this little flock. Cape Barron Geese were almost hunted to extinction in the 1900’s but numbers eventually restored to 20,000 on Australia’s southern islands. They are monogamous, bonding for life, and aggressively defend their clutches of 4-5 eggs. They are one of the world’s rarest geese. In my artwork I highlight their beautiful plumage, the adult’s defensive position over the vulnerable chicks, and hint at the imminent danger of fire.Quick View -
A Keen Eye
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
51 cm W x 67 cm H
The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is arguably the best-known and most loved bird of Australia with its highly distinctive raucous “laugh”. The loud ‘koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa’ is however not really the kookaburra laughing but actually a territorial call to warn other birds to stay away. Laughing Kookaburras feed mostly on insects, worms and crustaceans, although small snakes, mammals, frogs and birds may also be eaten. Prey is espied and then seized by pouncing from a suitable perch, as shown in my artwork. Small prey is eaten whole, but larger prey is killed by bashing it against the ground or tree branch.A Keen Eye
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
51 cm W x 67 cm H
The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is arguably the best-known and most loved bird of Australia with its highly distinctive raucous “laugh”. The loud ‘koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa’ is however not really the kookaburra laughing but actually a territorial call to warn other birds to stay away. Laughing Kookaburras feed mostly on insects, worms and crustaceans, although small snakes, mammals, frogs and birds may also be eaten. Prey is espied and then seized by pouncing from a suitable perch, as shown in my artwork. Small prey is eaten whole, but larger prey is killed by bashing it against the ground or tree branch.Quick View -
The Bow Wave
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
45 cm W x 45 cm H
Sunset on Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head, and this Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) was hunting a final meal for the day. Their diet is mainly vegetarian, supplemented by small molluscs, crustaceans, and insects, not bread, which well-meaning but misinformed people often feed them. Due to their “commonness” ducks are often overlooked as subjects to paint, although they have obvious beauty. They are at risk from habitat loss and despite the strong evidence of the extreme suffering involved, four Australian states still allow recreational duck hunting. My artwork aims to draw attention to these ducks, becoming a conversation starter for their protection.The Bow Wave
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
45 cm W x 45 cm H
Sunset on Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head, and this Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) was hunting a final meal for the day. Their diet is mainly vegetarian, supplemented by small molluscs, crustaceans, and insects, not bread, which well-meaning but misinformed people often feed them. Due to their “commonness” ducks are often overlooked as subjects to paint, although they have obvious beauty. They are at risk from habitat loss and despite the strong evidence of the extreme suffering involved, four Australian states still allow recreational duck hunting. My artwork aims to draw attention to these ducks, becoming a conversation starter for their protection.Quick View -
A Split Second
Pastel on Pastelmat Board (Sold)
48 cm W x 38 cm H
Adult male Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) are among the most brightly coloured of the species, especially during the breeding season. These ‘coloured’ males are often accompanied by a band of brown ‘jenny wrens’, assumed to be a harem of females, but often include immature males which have not yet attained their breeding plumage. Seen in most habitat types where suitable dense cover and low shrubs occur, including urban parks and gardens, they can be seen in small social groups. These groups normally consist of one male and several females and young birds. They feed on insects and other small arthropods, which are caught mostly on the ground, but may also be taken from low bushes. This artwork depicts a male in the waning evening light about to launch on unsuspecting prey.A Split Second
Pastel on Pastelmat Board (Sold)
48 cm W x 38 cm H
Adult male Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) are among the most brightly coloured of the species, especially during the breeding season. These ‘coloured’ males are often accompanied by a band of brown ‘jenny wrens’, assumed to be a harem of females, but often include immature males which have not yet attained their breeding plumage. Seen in most habitat types where suitable dense cover and low shrubs occur, including urban parks and gardens, they can be seen in small social groups. These groups normally consist of one male and several females and young birds. They feed on insects and other small arthropods, which are caught mostly on the ground, but may also be taken from low bushes. This artwork depicts a male in the waning evening light about to launch on unsuspecting prey.Quick View -
Jabiru Dreaming
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex ($POA)
41 cm W x 51 cm H
The Black-necked Stork (formerly referred to as the Jabiru) (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusis) is Australia’s only native stork, with numbers at approximately 10,000 birds. They are threatened by habitat destruction, the draining of shallow wetlands, disturbance at nests, overfishing, pollution, collision with electricity wires and hunting. Several breeding pairs have recently been spotted as far south as the northern river areas of NSW, the Bundjalung area where I live. My father-in-law loves these birds and asked me to paint him one. Their black-neck name is misleading, as although their bodies are black and white, their necks shine a radiant glossy dark green and purple in the sunlight. They have a massive black bill and striking long coral-red legs. The males have black eyes whilst the female’s eye is yellow. This fellow is obviously a male and was hunting in the shallow waters of Chickiba Lake in Ballina, NSW.Jabiru Dreaming
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex ($POA)
41 cm W x 51 cm H
The Black-necked Stork (formerly referred to as the Jabiru) (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusis) is Australia’s only native stork, with numbers at approximately 10,000 birds. They are threatened by habitat destruction, the draining of shallow wetlands, disturbance at nests, overfishing, pollution, collision with electricity wires and hunting. Several breeding pairs have recently been spotted as far south as the northern river areas of NSW, the Bundjalung area where I live. My father-in-law loves these birds and asked me to paint him one. Their black-neck name is misleading, as although their bodies are black and white, their necks shine a radiant glossy dark green and purple in the sunlight. They have a massive black bill and striking long coral-red legs. The males have black eyes whilst the female’s eye is yellow. This fellow is obviously a male and was hunting in the shallow waters of Chickiba Lake in Ballina, NSW.Quick View -
Just a Little to the Left
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex (Sold)
45 cm W x 68 cm H
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanusis) is found in a wide range of treed habitats including rainforest and woodlands. It has also acclimatised well to urbanisation and is commonly encountered in well-treed suburbs. They are nectar and pollen feeders and if you look inside a lorikeet’s mouth, you’ll notice that their tongues have uniquely adapted “brushes” on the tips to help them harvest these foods from the plants in their environment. The Rainbow Lorikeet also eats fruits, seeds and some insects. Plant grevilleas and other native flowering bushes in your backyard to attract them, rather than offering honey-coated bread which is extremely unhealthy for them. They are colourful, noisy and cheeky by nature so it’s rare to see them in a quiet grooming pose such as this one.Just a Little to the Left
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex (Sold)
45 cm W x 68 cm H
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanusis) is found in a wide range of treed habitats including rainforest and woodlands. It has also acclimatised well to urbanisation and is commonly encountered in well-treed suburbs. They are nectar and pollen feeders and if you look inside a lorikeet’s mouth, you’ll notice that their tongues have uniquely adapted “brushes” on the tips to help them harvest these foods from the plants in their environment. The Rainbow Lorikeet also eats fruits, seeds and some insects. Plant grevilleas and other native flowering bushes in your backyard to attract them, rather than offering honey-coated bread which is extremely unhealthy for them. They are colourful, noisy and cheeky by nature so it’s rare to see them in a quiet grooming pose such as this one.Quick View -
Little Boy Blue
Watercolour on board (Sold)
35 cm W x 30 cm H
Another Superb Fairy-Wren (Malurus cyaneus) this time outside of breeding season. It’s their sky blue-coloured caps, which become iridescent during breeding season. Much loved among Australians, the fairy-wren can be found all across south-east Australia and enjoys a shrubby understorey where they move about in small groups. New research has revealed that male fairy-wrens sing to their eggs and their chicks come out recognising their parent’s unique song. This small study made good use of a vibrant yellow background to really highlight the wren’s colouration.Little Boy Blue
Watercolour on board (Sold)
35 cm W x 30 cm H
Another Superb Fairy-Wren (Malurus cyaneus) this time outside of breeding season. It’s their sky blue-coloured caps, which become iridescent during breeding season. Much loved among Australians, the fairy-wren can be found all across south-east Australia and enjoys a shrubby understorey where they move about in small groups. New research has revealed that male fairy-wrens sing to their eggs and their chicks come out recognising their parent’s unique song. This small study made good use of a vibrant yellow background to really highlight the wren’s colouration.Quick View -
Jonathan Soaring
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex ($POA)
68 cm W x 88 cm H
I was obsessed with the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull during my youth and even named our son Fletcher after one of the characters in Richard Bach’s fable novella. The common Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) is easily the most recognisable of all seagulls, although sadly it is also widely castigated as a voracious and persistent scavenger. The saying “Like a seagull on a hot chip” speaks of this characteristic. Their kleptoparasitic behaviour, and explosion in numbers since the 1950’s is due to the large quantities of food waste that Australians now produce. Their “natural diet” includes worms, fish, insects, and crustaceans. They are a clean and attractive bird and to see them soaring on the coastal breezes, like this one is doing, reminds us of how stunning they really are.Jonathan Soaring
Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex ($POA)
68 cm W x 88 cm H
I was obsessed with the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull during my youth and even named our son Fletcher after one of the characters in Richard Bach’s fable novella. The common Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) is easily the most recognisable of all seagulls, although sadly it is also widely castigated as a voracious and persistent scavenger. The saying “Like a seagull on a hot chip” speaks of this characteristic. Their kleptoparasitic behaviour, and explosion in numbers since the 1950’s is due to the large quantities of food waste that Australians now produce. Their “natural diet” includes worms, fish, insects, and crustaceans. They are a clean and attractive bird and to see them soaring on the coastal breezes, like this one is doing, reminds us of how stunning they really are.Quick View -
Ponderings
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
63 cm W x 83 cm H
My hometown has an abundance of Australian pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), and in fact the Australia Seabird Rescue was founded and based here through the conservation work of a wonderful man Lance Ferris, whom locals affectionately knew as “The Pelican Man”. Lance’s work started in 1992 after he noticed many pelicans injured by fishing line and hooks. Pelicans were rescued, rehabilitated, and released. His work soon extended from pelicans to other coastal birds as well as marine turtles. As I was involved in Bird Rehabilitation myself at the time, I often crossed paths with Lance. He was passionate about educating the community, especially school children and fisher-folk, to preserve and protect the coastal environment and all marine wildlife. Australian Seabird Rescue (one of my chosen charities) now works around Australia to protect and rescue seabirds and shorebirds. Seeing pelicans serenely gliding along our waterways, still gives me great delight.Ponderings
Pastel on Pastelmat (Sold)
63 cm W x 83 cm H
My hometown has an abundance of Australian pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), and in fact the Australia Seabird Rescue was founded and based here through the conservation work of a wonderful man Lance Ferris, whom locals affectionately knew as “The Pelican Man”. Lance’s work started in 1992 after he noticed many pelicans injured by fishing line and hooks. Pelicans were rescued, rehabilitated, and released. His work soon extended from pelicans to other coastal birds as well as marine turtles. As I was involved in Bird Rehabilitation myself at the time, I often crossed paths with Lance. He was passionate about educating the community, especially school children and fisher-folk, to preserve and protect the coastal environment and all marine wildlife. Australian Seabird Rescue (one of my chosen charities) now works around Australia to protect and rescue seabirds and shorebirds. Seeing pelicans serenely gliding along our waterways, still gives me great delight.Quick View -
Rainbows Take Flight
Pastel on Pastelmat board ($POA)
94 cm W x 54 cm H
Loud, belligerent colonies of rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) are the soundtrack of urban Australia. They are often seen in fast-moving screeching flocks or gathering in huge, noisy numbers inhabiting large blossoming trees in local parks or backyards. The noise can be deafening. In many places, including campsites and suburban gardens, wild lorikeets are so used to humans that they can be hand-fed, although many people, ignorant of their dietary requirements, feed them bread or bread coated with honey. This is an inadequate source of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that the rainbow lorikeet requires and can lead to health and feather formation issues in young lorikeets. Sadly, this is just another example of how human interaction can negatively affect our precious wildlife. I have created this artwork from a compilation of images, intending to show the rainbow lorikeets’ unmistakable patchwork of colours in a variety of flight positions and focus.Rainbows Take Flight
Pastel on Pastelmat board ($POA)
94 cm W x 54 cm H
Loud, belligerent colonies of rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) are the soundtrack of urban Australia. They are often seen in fast-moving screeching flocks or gathering in huge, noisy numbers inhabiting large blossoming trees in local parks or backyards. The noise can be deafening. In many places, including campsites and suburban gardens, wild lorikeets are so used to humans that they can be hand-fed, although many people, ignorant of their dietary requirements, feed them bread or bread coated with honey. This is an inadequate source of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that the rainbow lorikeet requires and can lead to health and feather formation issues in young lorikeets. Sadly, this is just another example of how human interaction can negatively affect our precious wildlife. I have created this artwork from a compilation of images, intending to show the rainbow lorikeets’ unmistakable patchwork of colours in a variety of flight positions and focus.Quick View -
Is This My Best Side?
Pastel on Pastelmat board ($POA)
55 cm W x 46 cm H
The green rosella or Tasmanian rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is a species of parrot native to Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. Found in a wide range of habitats with some form of tree cover, the green rosella is predominantly herbivorous, consuming seeds, berries, nuts and fruit, as well as flowers, but may also eat insect larvae and insects such as psyllids. Their nesting site is usually a hollow over 1 m deep in a tree trunk anywhere up to 30 m above the ground. Chimneys, holes in walls and even the vertical pipes of tennis court fences have been used. Green rosellas nested in a wall cavity at Port Arthur convict prison site in 1958 and 2009, which is where this bird was spotted.Is This My Best Side?
Pastel on Pastelmat board ($POA)
55 cm W x 46 cm H
The green rosella or Tasmanian rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is a species of parrot native to Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. Found in a wide range of habitats with some form of tree cover, the green rosella is predominantly herbivorous, consuming seeds, berries, nuts and fruit, as well as flowers, but may also eat insect larvae and insects such as psyllids. Their nesting site is usually a hollow over 1 m deep in a tree trunk anywhere up to 30 m above the ground. Chimneys, holes in walls and even the vertical pipes of tennis court fences have been used. Green rosellas nested in a wall cavity at Port Arthur convict prison site in 1958 and 2009, which is where this bird was spotted.Quick View -
A Bunch of Wags
Acrylic on canvas (Sold)
122 cm W x 122 cm H
Willy Wagtails (Rhipidura leucophrys) belong to the group of birds affectionately known in birding circles as the ‘Black and Whites’, our common backyard birds. They are small and engaging with their constant sideways wagging of their fantail which earned them the name wagtail. Willie Wagtails feature prominently in indigenous mythology and were disliked by Indigenous people in some areas, as they were thought to loiter at the edge of camps, listening to conversations then telling the secrets elsewhere. The Willie Wagtail was also seen as an ill omen, and they would abandon an expedition if a Willie Wagtail was seen on the morning of departure. This artwork depicts their chattering nature almost as though they are telling each other off, or perhaps sharing THAT secret!A Bunch of Wags
Acrylic on canvas (Sold)
122 cm W x 122 cm H
Willy Wagtails (Rhipidura leucophrys) belong to the group of birds affectionately known in birding circles as the ‘Black and Whites’, our common backyard birds. They are small and engaging with their constant sideways wagging of their fantail which earned them the name wagtail. Willie Wagtails feature prominently in indigenous mythology and were disliked by Indigenous people in some areas, as they were thought to loiter at the edge of camps, listening to conversations then telling the secrets elsewhere. The Willie Wagtail was also seen as an ill omen, and they would abandon an expedition if a Willie Wagtail was seen on the morning of departure. This artwork depicts their chattering nature almost as though they are telling each other off, or perhaps sharing THAT secret!Quick View -
Wrinkles
Pastel on Canson paper (Sold)
47 cm W x 66 cm H
“Wrinkles” lives in the Daintree in far north Queensland, along with other Southern Cassowaries, (Casuarius casuarius). They are an icon of tourism in this area, but sadly are now endangered due to habitat loss, and threats from motor vehicles, dog packs, feral pigs and disease. Cassowaries are integral for the health of our Tropical rainforests due to seed dispersal of between 70 to 100 plant species. It is vital that this bird’s unique future is secured. Cassowaries have striking colours and “helmets” known as casques and I hoped to give homage to this in my pastel rendition.Wrinkles
Pastel on Canson paper (Sold)
47 cm W x 66 cm H
“Wrinkles” lives in the Daintree in far north Queensland, along with other Southern Cassowaries, (Casuarius casuarius). They are an icon of tourism in this area, but sadly are now endangered due to habitat loss, and threats from motor vehicles, dog packs, feral pigs and disease. Cassowaries are integral for the health of our Tropical rainforests due to seed dispersal of between 70 to 100 plant species. It is vital that this bird’s unique future is secured. Cassowaries have striking colours and “helmets” known as casques and I hoped to give homage to this in my pastel rendition.Quick View -
A Breezy Perch
Pastel on Canson paper (Sold)
86 cm W x 60 cm H
The galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), also known as the pink and grey cockatoo or rose-breasted cockatoo, is among the most common of the cockatoos. With its distinctive pink and grey plumage and its bold and loud behaviour, it is a familiar sight in the wild and increasingly in urban areas. Like other cockatoos, the Galah is an excellent mimic of voices and sounds. Add this to their bright colour and hilarious personalities, as they are often seen hanging upside-down on a telegraph line, bobbing their heads in a dance, or playing soccer with pebbles on the ground, you will understand why ‘galah’ is Aussie slang for a silly person. The galah is often found in flocks of 10 to 1,000 individuals, and rarely is it seen on its own like this one enjoying the country breeze on a typical outback fence.A Breezy Perch
Pastel on Canson paper (Sold)
86 cm W x 60 cm H
The galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), also known as the pink and grey cockatoo or rose-breasted cockatoo, is among the most common of the cockatoos. With its distinctive pink and grey plumage and its bold and loud behaviour, it is a familiar sight in the wild and increasingly in urban areas. Like other cockatoos, the Galah is an excellent mimic of voices and sounds. Add this to their bright colour and hilarious personalities, as they are often seen hanging upside-down on a telegraph line, bobbing their heads in a dance, or playing soccer with pebbles on the ground, you will understand why ‘galah’ is Aussie slang for a silly person. The galah is often found in flocks of 10 to 1,000 individuals, and rarely is it seen on its own like this one enjoying the country breeze on a typical outback fence.Quick View