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Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc

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25.01.2022 Come and join us for a lovely walk through Mary Cairncross Reserve meeting at 10am at the walk entrance.

24.01.2022 *DAY 21* ON THE WALK OF ‘FINALISTS PAST’: 20152019 From the most recent competition 2019. Catherine Carpenter, ‘The Homemaker’... Finalist in The Holmes Art Prize 2019 competition. See more

24.01.2022 Happy World Parrot Day! Australia is truly the ‘land of parrots’ from majestic black-cockatoos to Budgerigar swarms, raucous lorikeets to shy rosellas and eve...rything in between, Australia is home to 56 species of charismatic and colourful parrots. And #WorldParrotDay is a chance to celebrate them all! But while our parrots are some of our most iconic and beloved birds, they are also among our most threatened. Threats like land clearing, de-forestation, logging, bushfires and Beak and Feather disease have seen some devastating population declines and now, parrot species like the Swift Parrot, Orange-bellied Parrot and Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo are facing extinction. Pictured here are a pair of Blue Bonnets, a quietly beautiful parrot found in the drier parts of inland eastern Australia and the Nullarbor Plain. To take action and help protect birds like our parrots, visit: https://www.actforbirds.org/ Blue Bonnets by Jan Wegener

23.01.2022 This work in progress is coming along beautiful from Marion Hughes Posted @withregram @mjmhughes Ok so the birds tell their own story. Now I need to decide on a suitable background. Something that does not detract from my subjects.... Watercolour 56 x 38cm #artbymarionhughes #colour.in.your.life.art #austrailian_artist_magazine #australianbirds #kookaburras

23.01.2022 Looking for that perfect gift? Check out Australian Wildlife Art. A number of our QWASI artists have work on the site, there is sure to be something for even the hardest to buy for. Maybe a Galah cushion from Alan Young, Cassowary tote bag from Sandra Temple or a classic Cockatoo mug from Matteo Grilli. ... https://auswildlifeart.com/

22.01.2022 Some of our artists like Nola Sindel create both wildlife and Botanical works. Take a look at some of her gorgeous work

22.01.2022 Not only making beautiful art but also giving back to the causes that she loves. Well done Carol Elliot Posted @withregram @carolelliott7 I am thrilled to say the sale of Reef Soiree to a loving home has resulted in another donation to Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre ... love the work they do for our beautiful turtles

21.01.2022 At the Harvard University Harvard Art Museums Forbes Pigment Collection, many of the worlds rarest hues are preserved. Just dont ask Narayan Khandekar, director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, what his favorite color is...

20.01.2022 Look at the magnificent colours Marion Hughes has captured on this beautiful macaw Posted @withregram @mjmhughes Macaw. Watercolour. 30 x 40cm #artbymarionhughes #birdsinart #paintingbirds #beautifulart #birdart #avianart #wildlifeart #macaw #redmacaw

20.01.2022 Another gorgeous turtle from Carol Elliott Posted @withregram @carolelliott7 Heres a close-up of the turtle in my latest underwater painting What you cant see in the photo is the glow from the gold and copper on the shell Today Ill be painting coral in-between doing the washing

19.01.2022 A New Year is like a blank book, it has 12 chapters and 365 pages, and you are the author. My wish for you is that this year, you write the most beautiful story possible for yourself. Happy New Year, Proud Happy Mama. The Queensland Wildlife Artists Society would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Looking forward to a new year and exciting adventures ahead of us.

19.01.2022 Queensland researchers have identified a fungal disease that threatens to wipe out common species of lizards across Australia. People are being asked to take a... closer look at any reptiles they see, and report unusual skin lesions. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

19.01.2022 Not only is it important to keep Owls safe, it is important for all our native wildlife.

19.01.2022 All our species are important as each other. Please remember every little act we do will assist their survival.

19.01.2022 Some lovely details in Ronelle Reids latest work Look her us and follow her @ronellereidart Posted @withregram @ronellereidart Working today on a drawing Keep your friends close for my solo exhibition. Our red-necked wallaby is having to endure the cheeky antics of this rainbow lorikeet whether she likes it or not.... I think all Australians or anyone who has travelled to our shores will recognise the loud and bright Rainbow Lorikeet. These important pollinators are often fiercely defending their food from other birds with brass screams that can be quite deafening if you are near a flock. They are as my mum would say common as muck and are classed as least concern on the IUCN Redlist. As are our red-necked wallaby. I am having to bust out some colours that I dont normally use for this one. This drawing will be on display at my solo exhibition Urban Menagerie at the Logan Art Gallery January 22nd-February 27th. I would like to thank the assistance of the Logan Art Gallery and The RADF for making this exhibition possible. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

18.01.2022 A beautiful work in progress piece from Eva Richards Look her up and follow to see the journey of this artwork. @evarichards.art Posted @withregram @evarichards.art Little Kookaburra and gum leaf stippled commission piece Ive been working on. After all my large pieces its nice to work on something small again!

18.01.2022 Absolutely magical work from Daryl Dickson Posted @withregram @daryldicksonartist Inspirational Australian Wildlife - Threatened Species Day September 2020 - we share our home with mahogany glider, cassowary and spectacled flying fox they all need our assistance #threatenedspecies #mahoganyglider #australianwildlife #daryldicksonartist #wildlifeart #wildlifeartexhibition #realism #Australianwildlifeart #queenslandwildlifeartistssociety #fineart #wildlifepaintings #artforsale #artcollector #hangthisonyourwall #delicate #australianwildlife #animalartists #wildart #natureart #australianartist #queenslandwildlife #queenslandartists

18.01.2022 Blue-tongue lizards are out and about at this time of year. They are commonly seen in suburban areas around pools and ponds or basking in patches of sunlight as... the warmth helps them digest their food. WIRES is often called to rescue and care for lizards that have been injured by lawnmowers or whipper snippers. Please remember to check the yard before you mow in case you have a resident lizard.

16.01.2022 If you are a bird lover you need to go and check out @rek_artist he has some fantastic contemporary avian art. Posted @withregram @rek_artist These are just a handful of original REKs in their new homes. It always brings me a smile when new owners share these with me

15.01.2022 FrogID Week starts tomorrow! Help us record calling frogs every day of #FrogID Week (6-15 November) and contribute to frog research and conservation. Remember, every call counts!

15.01.2022 Brilliant work from Louise Saunders. Follow her work @drawingonnature Another painting inspired by the wildlife of Lady Elliott Island. Noddy Terns had just arrived from the north when l was there last year. They were sunning themselves on the roads with wings and tails fanned out. I was told they were trying to rid themselves of mites by sunbathing. So quiet, beautiful birds, beautiful Island, fabulous holiday. Pastel with a watercolour background.

15.01.2022 *DAY 24* ON THE WALK OF ‘FINALISTS PAST’: 20152019 Looking at 2017. Annelise Howes, ‘Desert Suitor’... Finalist in The Holmes Art Prize 2017 competition. See more

15.01.2022 Some gorgeous work from Marion Hughes. Good luck with the CQU awards Posted @withregram @mjmhughes Contemplation. Finalist in CQU CREATES 2020 online art awards

14.01.2022 Always interesting finds at Mary Cairncross Reserve even before you go for a walk.

14.01.2022 Look at that beautiful colour! Another stunning parrot friend of @rek_artist #wildlifeart #wildlifeartexhibition #realism #Australianwildlifeart #queenslandwildlifeartistssociety #artexhibitionbrisbane #fineart #wildlifepaintings #watercolour #gouache #artforsale #artbuyerswelcome #brisbaneartscene #artcollector #hangthisonyourwall #artforinteriordesigners #delicate #australianwildlife #animalartists #wildart #natureart #australianartist #whatsoninbrisbane #brisbaneartists #queenslandwildlife #queenslandartists #brisbaneanyday #brisbaneartforsale #brisbaneinteriordesigners

13.01.2022 Some exquisite pointalist detail in this study by Nicole Crosswell @nicole.crosswell Drawing with the Fish in Schools Project. A program that engages students in the husbandry and breeding of local species that are in decline.... Rhadinocentrus ornatus, Ornate Rainbowfish. #fishinschools #angfa #ornaterainbowfish #rhadinocentrusornatus #fishdrawing #fishillustration #nationalthreatenedspeciesday #threatenedspeciesday2020 #wildlifeart #wildlifeartexhibition #realism #Australianwildlifeart #queenslandwildlifeartistssociety #artexhibitionbrisbane #fineart #wildlifepaintings #brisbaneartscene #artcollector #delicate #australianwildlife #animalartists #wildart #natureart #australianartist #brisbaneartists #queenslandwildlife See more

13.01.2022 The little moments to reflect and appreciate nature are some of my favourites. #naturelovers #naturelover #beesofinstagram #thelittlemoments #themomentsweshare

13.01.2022 Absolutely stunning piece from Esther Horton. Wonderful memories of the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater pair visiting suburban Brisbane last year, feasting on Grey Ironbark trees. It is a Watercolour painting on a Full Watercolour sheet (56x76cm) using just 4 colours and a straight black was not one of them. Some thoughts about the painting from Esther-... There are only estimated to be 300-400 of these birds left in the wild. There is a breeding program at Taronga Zoo and captive bred birds are released from time to time. This pair was not banded, so they hatched in the wild. Incredible to see them and I felt I needed to paint that memory! The painting is called Threatened in recognition of these birds being critically endangered and also the top bird looking out for threats from above. The painting was composed from the hundreds of photos I took at the time and the bird specimens I studied at the Qld Museum. The feather patterns in particular are incredibly intricate and complicated. I also felt the beautiful late afternoon golden light and shadows on the branches and leaves needed to be included. It is the biggest and most detailed painting I have ever done and this photo below really does not do it justice. See more

12.01.2022 These beautiful sculptures are by our Life time member Janna Pameijer. Absolutely stunning Janna!

11.01.2022 Look at beautiful detail on those feathers! Another stunner from Catherine Carpenter. Posted @withregram @catherine_carpenter_artist "Togetherness" Glossy Black Cockatoos. Available @mcontemporary 74cm x 54cm unframed size.

11.01.2022 A few of our members are involved in Living With Koalas 100 Artworks for a Koala. Here is another beauty from Sandi Lear. For more work from Sandi Follow here Sandi Lear - Artist Posted @withregram @livingwithkoalas 100 ARTWORKS FOR A KOALA.... This is the one of two wonderful watercolours from Sandi LEAR - award-winning watercolour fine artist based in New South Wales, Australia https:// @artistsandilear Soulful, atmospheric, moody, ethereal, Sandis style is full of movement, capturing her subject with light and colour. Title artwork 1 Meliora W 76 cm x H 56 cm Watercolour on full sheet deckle edge on Arches 300 gsm. Endangered, homeless, our koalas are desperately trying to recover. Braving the elements, ravages of man and fire, the does come down from the canopy with their joeys, searching for sustenance, water and a new home. They will not find it without mankinds help. We could do well to learn from the perseverance of these most precious Australians, navigating their way through an every changing environment, their tenacity, bravery in defence of their young and their boundaries, learning the balance of life, precarious as it may be at times. They exemplify dedication in their fight for survival, as they courageously make their way toward a better life, a brighter future. www.sandilear.com See more

11.01.2022 For anyone living in or traveling in North Qld this might be of interest. We were very lucky to have Joris do his field sketching workshop for us last month. This time he is doing the Digital illustration workshop at the Atherton regional Gallery.

11.01.2022 Untitled Three a gorgeous giraffe curiously looks at the viewer in this piece from Elizabeth Burnett. For Elizabeth art is a never ending journey of learning and discovery with a passion to improve her skills and create beautiful artwork for everyone to enjoy.

11.01.2022 We love to promote the amazing work of our members. Check out this new collection of products from Matteo Grilli. Posted @withregram @matteogrilliart I am very excited to announce the launch of a new collection of products featuring my artwork. In case you are looking for gifts, mugs, blankets, pillows, prints, bags and cases, you can find a wide collection at https://auswildlifeart.com/collections/matteo-grilli

11.01.2022 Esther Horton, the QWASI Secretary, had the great honour of judging this competition last week and she is looking forward to Meeting the Artsits and their families at the ceremony this weekend. Please visit this wonderful exhibition showcasing incredible young talent from Monday 14th September until 11th October at Mary Cairncross Reserve Gallery in Maleny.

10.01.2022 Really lovely Wedge Tail Eagle from Catherine Carpenter Posted @withregram @catherine_carpenter_artist "On an Eagles Wings" 75cm x 54cm unframed size.

10.01.2022 Ngaire Winwood has been in awe of nature her whole life. Her signature style is capturing the essence of her subject, in addition to the dance that her colours create across the canvas that seems to meld into a symphonic and technical playfulness. The poses of her subjects are emphasised to pronounce their beauty. Her maturing technical ability and compositional components aid her creations to have a timeless expression of beauty and joy. Follow Ngaire- Whispering Wind Art is the home of Ngaire Winwoods Creativity

09.01.2022 Amazing work from QWASI member Garry Rogers.

09.01.2022 Working together with partners is crucial to ensuring we have the best possible chance to help conserve our #threatenedspecies. And thanks to one of our partner...s Seqwater the vulnerable Richmond birdwing butterfly is making a comeback! As a result of resourcing from Seqwater, a specially refurbished enclosure has been prepared at David Fleay Wildlife Park to continue the captive breeding program for the butterflies. Seqwater have also donated 30 birdwing butterfly vines for the enclosure, this together with a donation of 60 vines from Wildlife Queensland will help us to raise adult birdwing butterflies. The vines are a crucial component to the conservation of the butterflies and are used for egg-laying by adult female butterflies and for feeding the hungry caterpillars until they reached the pupal stage between 25 and 50 days. The program has now successfully reintroduced the birdwing butterfly into suitable habitat around Hinze Dam and Numinbah Valley. This program couldnt be possible without our partners, and we thank them for the valuable contribution they are making to help conserve our threatened species. Check out these great images of the Richmond birdwing butterfly (in its pupae stage as well!), the birdwing vines and Dr Ian Gynther, from our Threatened Species unit and Mitchell Thomas-Carr from Seqwater. What would you like to know about the Richmond birdwing butterfly, or the captive breeding program? Drop your questions below and we will have one of our experts respond! #qldenvironment | #threatenedspecies

09.01.2022 Another charming work from Catherine Carpenter. You can almost hear the laughter from here. Posted @withregram @catherine_carpenter_artist "Morning Light" Available Original Fine Art painting.... Catherine Carpenter Artist

09.01.2022 Adorable little watercolour from Nadya Neklioudova Do you have a favourite wren? Posted @withregram @nadyawildlifeartist Just a cute little Red-Backed Wren watercolour sketch. I haven't had a chance to paint much recently, so it's nice to get back into it. I actually did it on wrensday but haven't had time to post till now! ... . . . . #Wrensday #wren #fairywrensofaustralia #fairywren #redbackedfairywren #wildlifeart #qwasi #qldwildlifeartists See more

08.01.2022 Beautifully delicate work by Nadya Neklioudova Posted @withregram @nadyawildlifeartist Oh my goodness. This has been one heck of an epic painting. But I think it is finally finished?! "Life Cycle of a Dainty #Swallowtail #Butterfly in my #Garden" .... (I dont like calling it a Dingy Swallowtail, but yes thats its other common name! Scientific name Papilio anactus.) . I had started it specifically for the #qwasi #QLDWildlifeArtists exhibition at Mary Cairncross Reserve, but... thats been put on hold until who knows when, thanks to COVID-19. Oh well, the fact that I suddenly had no deadline meant that I could a) spend as long as I wanted on the tiny details, and b) put the painting away for a while, which is what happened. Last week I finally took the time to finish it! TWO butterflies, one caterpillar, two chrysalis, even two teeny tiny eggs, all on a #native Finger Lime bush. . A3 size watercolour on Arches paper. Available. (Unframed for now - framed image is a mockup, because Instagram wont allow the correct shape of the artwork to be posted by itself.) . Prints also available in my #Etsy shop - link in bio. . . . #papilioanactus #daintyswallowtailbutterfly #daintyswallowtail #gardenbutterfly #gardeningaustralia #butterflylifecycle #butterflygarden #butterflyart #butterflylove #inmygarden #watercolour #painting #queensland #nativeplants #nativeflora #fingerlime See more

08.01.2022 Some adorable wombats from Amber Gillett Posted @withregram @ambergillettart Quick 10mins spent mapping in some grass. A bit more to do but starting to look like wombats walking through grass

08.01.2022 The incredible Ronelle Reid Artist, painted this oil painting after spending time here at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary She painted this oil on canvas piece to... recognise 4 of the 15 conservation projects we currently participate in. The painting highlights the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater, the vulnerable Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, the vulnerable Koala and the critically endangered Kroombit Tinker Frog. Proceeds from the sale of this painting were donated to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Thank you Ronelle for your support!

08.01.2022 Another beautiful wood piece from Garry Rogers Posted @withregram @garryrogersfinewoodandpencil Red-backed fairy wren. Veneers here red bean, ebony, spalted tuckeroo, black heart sassafras and Brazilian ironwood. #woodworking #finewoodworking #woodworkingart #marquetryart #marquetryinlay #art #decor #mirrorframe

08.01.2022 Ronelle Ried is one of are wonderful artist, who's work has a lovely quirkiness. She has been working towards her exhibition, which will be held at the Logan Art Gallery January 22nd - February 27th. To follow all the updates and events, please add yourself to the mailing list for all the latest information and updates, competition, and discounts. Go to www.ronellereid.com and sign up today. Logan Art Gallery for opening dates and times - https://www.logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

08.01.2022 Click on link to find out about how you can help by buying beautifully sculpted Bilby garden art! https://savethebilbyfund.com/beautifully-sculpted-bilby-ga/

05.01.2022 Such beautiful delicate work from Eva Richards Posted @withregram @evarichards.art Back stippling after a break! This is a small part of a much larger piece I’m working on and planning to glaze with oils, so watch this space! #stipplingdrawing #stipplingtechnique #stipplingartist #stipplingwork #rotring #botanicalart #naturalhistoryart #penandinkdrawing #ink #inkdrawing #australianart #brisbaneart #brisbaneartist

04.01.2022 Congratulations Daryl Dickson on this fantastic achievement. Such a beautiful compilation of Daryls wildlife art. If you want to get your hands on Daryls book go to her website- http://daryldickson.com/ Posted @withregram @daryldicksonartist So many years of art and wildlife in the far north wet tropics of Australia... it has been such a rich and precious part of my life... I just cant wait to see the beautiful book that Exisle publishing are about to release for me.... there is a link for pre-order on my website www.daryldickson.com we are celebrating the arrival of the brochures with bubbles today....

03.01.2022 Good news story......

02.01.2022 We were so fortunate to have Joris de Raedt doing a field sketching workshop weekend with us last week and sponsored by Swarovski Australia providing us with spotting scopes. If you are looking for further inspiration please watch this wonderful video by John Muir Laws. He is an incredibly generous teacher in Nature Journalling and Field sketching, sharing his ideas and techniques freely on line. It is all about getting to know the subjects better and spending time in nature. The most wonderful activity there is for all of us! And something we can all do even with our backyard birds! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPcmMJCxpgU&feature=youtu.be

02.01.2022 Some absolutely gorgeous details in this little superb fairy-wren by Nadya Neklioudova Posted @withregram @nadyawildlifeartist New art! Finished him on Wrensday (wednesday) but posting on Thursday because I only got good photos this morning. :) I enjoyed doing the cool colours in this one. What do you think?

01.01.2022 A beautiful work from Amber Gillett and fantastic news about quolls! Posted @withregram @ambergillettart Have you heard? Spotted-tailed Quolls have been seen on the Sunshine Coast for the first time in 70years! How amazing to think that these endangered animals are still poking around on the coast and are not locally extinct as previously thought! If you ever get to see one up close you will understand why I love Quolls . #ambergillettart #spottedtailedquoll #endangeredspecies #nativecat #backfromthebrink #australianpredator #dasyurid #thatnose #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #charcoaldrawing #abcnews