Such a delightful subject to paint. A magnificent combination of colours set in a beautiful native gum tree. So many colours and shades to capture. To say nothing of the bird's own cheeky personality. Linda Finch
This wonderful Galah was eating nuts and the 'spiky bomb' seed pods in a Liquid Amber tree. He cracked open the nuts and dropped the casings on the ground. Linda Finch
On the pier at Lakes Entrance. I love this fellow's form. His beautiful round body and big beak. He had lots of friends but there was something special about him. Perhaps it was the fact he was so well fed. Linda Finch This image does not reproduce to a standard framing dimension. It…
There is something about old working boats that always manages to capture my interest and attention. A pelican was all that was needed to complete the painting I had in mind. Emily Holsman
A delightful scene at the Hastings Jetty. This has always been one of my favourite paintings. I think it is the unique combination of boats, colours, water and of course the beautiful pelican. Emily Holsman
For such a small bird this little fellow had a big song. I found him in country Victoria and sold the original painting to a very nice home almost immediately. Linda Finch
While walking past a tall dead tree, I noticed a mass of sticks and twigs on the path beneath my feet. I looked up to see a nest had been recently formed, just as a magnificent Wedge Tail Eagle swooped over my head. Three weeks later I returned and strolled…
Hastings Jetty. I love this old boat with its weathered, rustic character and what better way to complement it than with the wonderful pelicans that very kindly flew in, landed and brought a whole new dimension to the painting. Emily Holsman
A beautiful Kookaburra in Montelvat. He was all fluffed up and sitting on wooden railing. There is something I really enjoy about fluffy, plump birds. Linda Finch
No bird is more synonymous with Australia than the Kookaburra. I was lucky to capture a glimpse of this handsome fellow when strolling the bush. Linda Finch
So the song goes - 'King of the Bush.' This fellow seemed to embraced that notion as he perched proudly in a gum tree, casting his eye over all the surrounded him. Linda Finch