Tag: wildlife

Nature Inspiration for Pattern Design

I often like to reflect on my art style and my source of inspiration for pattern design. Most of the time this inspiration is nature – especially anything to do with the beach and ocean or the tropics. The motifs I always seems to be drawn to are shells, palms,

Flamingo Fantasy Pattern Design

One day I had the sudden urge to draw flamingos. Not entirely sure why, probably because I had been reading about where to see flamingos in the wild. I have been lucky enough to see them in the Camargue in France and also across great salt lakes of the Atacama

Incognito Art Show

The Incognito Art Show is an amazing concept where artists submit 3 A5-size artworks but only sign the back of the artwork. Artworks then go on sale anonymously for $100 each – with all funds raised to support artists with intellectual disabilities. Some very famous artists take part and the

Minjerribah Photo Diary

Minjerribah (also known as North Stradbroke Island) is one of my favourite holiday destinations ever – it is so close to Brisbane city and I just love spending time on this magical island! I spent a few glorious summer days here last summer, and as you can see in this

Tropical North Queensland Photo Diary

An escape to tropical North Queensland was just what we needed after what felt like a very long and cold winter here in Brisbane. I have been to North Queensland a few times, but this was the first time staying mostly in Cairns and exploring the area without a car.

Tangalooma Photo Diary

Just a short ferry ride from Brisbane, you can be transported to an island paradise complete with white sand, swaying palm trees, and lots of wildlife. Tangalooma is a resort on Moreton Island, and was one of the destinations we took my Italian in-laws to visit when they came to

Norfolk Island photo diary

Peregian Photo Diary Part 2

More images from my early morning wanderings at Peregian Beach – you can see Part 1 here 🙂

Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park is such a stunning place to visit – there are amazing ocean vistas and interesting natural features like the coastal vegetation. I always jump at the chance for a walk around the park – these photos were from my last visit a couple of months ago –

photography portfolio

Hi everyone! I have updated my photography portfolio – the categories are Abstract, Beachscapes, Tropico, Waves, and Wildlife – I’d love you to have a look and let me know what you think 🙂