After the Wildfire #2

This artwork is one of a series of three inspired by the aftermath of bushfires in my local area and created using a limited tonal palette. The rough texture of the mulberry papers and the gestural marks made by the reed pen and ink creates the effect of a quick sketch being done in the face of an encroaching bushfire.

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I live and work at Lyrebird Gully Studio in the beautiful Hawkesbury Region of NSW. My works in mixed media collage reflect my love of the Australian landscape and its glorious colours and textures. All my work begins with photography and field sketches outdoors and continues with traditional handmade papers, hanji, watercolour and gouache in my studio. The textural nature of the papers and their response to the watercolours makes a vibrant and dynamic result. My gouache gestural finishes and botanical and bird details complete a unique and very Australian experience.