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Silent Approach captures the haunting beauty and stealth of the Tasmanian Masked Owl in its natural domain. Rendered in exquisite watercolor gouache, the painting portrays the owl mid-flight, its immense, outstretched wings frozen in a moment of silent precision. The intricate patterns of the feathers—soft browns, creams, and speckled grays—blend seamlessly with the shadowed forest backdrop, a testament to the bird’s mastery of camouflage.
Its intense, coal-black eyes are fixed forward, exuding both wisdom and predatory focus. The soft mist of the Tasmanian wilderness envelops the scene, with eucalyptus branches framing the owl’s path. The foliage, painted with delicate realism, contrasts the sharp talons poised for an unseen landing, capturing the tension and grace of the predator’s approach.
The painting evokes a profound sense of stillness, as though the viewer has stumbled into a sacred, fleeting moment of nature’s quiet hunt. It is both a tribute to the Tasmanian Masked Owl's elusive presence and a celebration of the wilderness it calls home.
The Renovation - Rock Dove and Upholstery Springs masterfully captures the quiet poetry of nature reclaiming human spaces. Set against the backdrop of a weathered Norman residence in France, this watercolor gouache artwork weaves a narrative of time’s passing. A rock dove, regal in its muted grays and shimmering teal highlights, perches amidst the tangled remnants of rusted upholstery springs. Its calm presence evokes resilience and adaptation.
The decaying window frame, with its peeling paint and warped wood, speaks of history—perhaps a home long forgotten. The crumbling stone facade, characteristic of Normandy's rustic charm, hints at a storied past now softened by the passage of seasons. Ivy tendrils creep through the springs, adding a touch of verdant life to the subdued palette, as nature quietly reclaims this fragment of human existence.
The reflection in the glass subtly blurs the boundaries between the physical and the ephemeral, suggesting a dialogue between the present and the past. This poignant piece feels like a love letter to the enduring beauty of both nature and heritage, offering a serene yet melancholic glimpse into the coexistence of the natural and the man-made in rural France.
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Cape Raoul, southern Tasmania
Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press Lana rag paper - H80 cms x W 100 cms. Unframed
The Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) is Australia’s most numerous seabird. During breeding season, millions converge on many small islands around southern Australia, with their stronghold in Bass Strait. Cape Raoul is at the southernmost tip of the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. The cape features rock platforms, towering 300 metre cliffs, columns and off-shore islands.
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Feathers are epidermal growths that form a distinctive outer covering, or plumage on avian species. They are considered the most complex integumentary structures found in vertebrates and a premier example of a complex evolutionary novelty. As well as controlling flight and regulating temperature, they often attract more than just other birds with their beauty.
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Tasmanian Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi) feather.
The average wingspan for the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed eagle is typically is between 182 and 232 cm. The largest wingspan ever verified for an eagle was for this species. A female killed in Tasmania in 1931 had a wingspan of 284 cm, another female measured barely smaller at 279 cm.
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