Back Seat Driver, Koala Illustration

In this black and white illustration entitled "Back Seat Driver," The mother carries her precious cargo, a baby koala nestled on her back, symbolizing the innate bond between mother and child. The stark contrast of black and white captures the essence of a world where simplicity meets profundity with the movement of line, building emotion in the scene.

"Back Seat Driver" silently cries out, drawing attention to the tragic plight of koalas along our roads. The image urges us to reflect on the perils these iconic creatures face, as they navigate a world where their natural habitats intersect with the relentless expansion of human civilization. The image speaks of a plea for awareness, empathy, and action to protect these enchanting marsupials from the perilous roadways that threaten their very existence. "Back Seat Driver" is not merely an illustration; it is a poignant reminder of our responsibility to safeguard the fragile balance of life, where the whispers of nature often go unnoticed amid the cacophony of modern progress.

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All about the special little moments in life, you know, the ones that make you smile. It's a romance with the things you love and the feelings they evoke, brought to life in unique one-of-a-kind artworks.

Danielle B Latta has been a creative since birth and an artist since her first portrait sale 1987. Life experiences including living in the outback, the coast and the inner city has enabled a sensitivity to subjects, bringing them to life in her artwork in sometimes the most simplest of strokes.

Her drawing and painting skills and styles have also been shaped through early work as a portraitist while acquiring her Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and work at Walt Disney Animation Australian. Danielle’s portrait work gave her an eye for fine detail, while the Disney work strengthened her drawing stroke.
Danielle’s main focus of present is Whimsical ink works where she captures the special moments from everyday life like a little boy on a swing stealing his first kiss, and connections between animals and humans.

Not only has Danielle had regular exhibition sales around Brisbane but she has been shortlisted in 4 Moreton Bay Art Awards and won several drawing awards in various competitions.

As the artist and founder of Running Duck Studio; a mobile art gallery set up in a repurposed classic caravan, Danielle travels around to small festivals and markets sharing her love of art. However, her work can also be found in galleries and shops around Dayboro, Samford, Redcliffe, Paddington, Manly Harbour, and online at rds.ink