Creative Artist - AU (2020-02)

“I recently completed a series of 12 line drawings

for the Myer family who own Yulgilbar Station in

northern NSW. These works were developed from

my own photographs of wildlife species found on

Yulgilbar Station. The project was to highlight the

work being done to protect threatened wildlife

species at Yulgilbar with the Australian Wildlife

Conservancy.

“I’ve written about and illustrated aspects of the

Australian environment since childhood and have

worked to enhance appreciation and enthusiasm in

others for wildlife, natural environments and cultural

heritage.”

From photograph to painting...

“I found it easy to use a photograph to aid my

artwork, as often the light or subject was not

available for the length of time I needed it, or the

weather didn’t favour my work. Going back to the

days of film cameras it was a bit hit and miss as to

whether I captured the image I really wanted, but I

could always adapt it from my memory or notes.

I still use some of those early printed photographs.”

Working as a journalist added to her skills

in photography, improving her eye for detail,

composition, and lighting. It also provided added

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