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The kookaburra snapped its beak at the swooping noisy minors and I managed to capture the moment.
After not seeing my friend for about 20 years it was more talking than sketching anyway
I remember stamping my Credential (camino passport) under the albergue arches.
Anyway I ran over to the fence and took a photo on my phone of the delightful little tug boat at Hervey Bay.
Last year a vine was growing in the garden and produced an abundance of leaves and flowers which attracted a range of butterflies, bees and wasps
An old Range Rover used for the Miles fire brigade, which will eventually form part of my fire truck collection.
I have always loved birds and I remember buying my first bird guidebook at a very young age. I was so excited,
If you look closely you can see my mother putting on her rain jacket just in front of the windows and my backpack propped up against the wall.
I just love this maker because its and older one and very weathered with bits missing and I feel has more character to it.
The Alto de Perdón (Hill of Forgiveness) is an iconic Camino location, and a tough climb just past Pamplona. A very moving sculpture showing the pilgrims through the ages after a long hike.
I always like painting from my trips overseas especially when they are from my childhood.
Me and my photography getting me into trouble again, I’m sure time works differently once you get your camera out.
The 1/2 size Cobb & Co Coach at Miles Historical Village and Museum is a beautiful little replica of a coach and was a pleasure to sketch.
Two of theses lighthouses were in Australia the other one was from my previous trip to the UK.
Walking along another dry track I came across a Heritage Hut, which is a replica of an early pioneer dwelling and this is my subject for a sketch a few years later.
We camped out in the sand dunes after work one afternoon and listen to the waves crashing on the beach all night and a wonderful view of the Sygna shipwreck.
I had just cleaned up and was wondering what to watch on my iPad when I get a phone call from David the owner of Possum Park. “Do you like fireworks” my response was “yes”. “Bring your camera and a couple of ginger beers”.
As I rode around the corner I saw an orange glow and a tree on fire dropping sparks. David was stood next to his bobcat and pointed to a tree on fire and said “bush Fireworks” which became the name of this painting.
People have approached me over the past few months asking if I was going to teach some art classes, so I thought this might be a good idea
I have been photographing tree and stumps for years and since February I’ve been addicted to sketching them.
I arrived at the show after working on cutting new fire trails at Possum Park in the morning and was ready for something to eat as I’d worked up a good appetite. I was a little apprehensive, was my confidence going to be killed in a few more minutes.
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