Fossicking

Something I love to do when I'm out walking. The term (fossicking) is still common  in Cornwall and Australia and was most likely originally a word used when searching for gold and minerals in the early days. Anyway, I love to find different treasures whether they are old bones, shells , feathers or seedpods, keeping them in my studio to sketch when I need inspiration.

IF: toy

Will somebody play with me?

Sunset and Snake

Two great photos taken by my son James, who works in northern Queensland. The photo of the sunset was taken on Groote Eylandt which is a large island in the Gulf of carpentaria owned by the Anindilyakwa people. Not sure what type of snake was in the second photo, but he has a great eye!

IF: Cultivate

We love to cultivate our own vegs but sometimes those pests are a nuisance. This was a quick watercolor sketch  finished in photoshop.

Illustration Friday "Warning"

Warning! Don't tease the Magpies.