'The Wanderer' Ed. 5 of 30

‘The Wanderer’
Eastern Quoll (or native cat - Dasyurus viverrinus)
There are two types of quolls in Tasmania, the Eastern Quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) and the Spotted tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus). Eastern Quolls are almost exclusively found in Tasmania, besides a small re-introduction habitat in Victoria. Quolls use a wide range of habitats. They are known to use tree hollows, rock crevices, fallen logs, and underground burrows for shelter during the day, and go out alone to hunt at night. Unfortunately, these cute creatures of the night have been subject to dramatic declines in populations over the years. The eastern quoll and spotted quoll are listed as ‘endangered’ and ‘vulnerable. The best way to protect quolls is to maintain native vegetation, conserve hollow logs and manage feral predators.

The original artwork was completed using 'Rotring' technical pens and 'Noodler's' inks, Black and 'Lexington Gray'.

This is a high quality fine art Giclée Print, Size A2 on Heavyweight archival Canson cotton rag 'art' paper, 210 gsm.

Note to Buyer: Lim. Ed. Prints are printed on order, Numbered and signed, with a 5-7 days dispatch time.

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Fred Moschberger is a Hobart based Pen & Ink artist specializing in Tasmanian wildlife.

He has been producing art for the last few years from his studio and is a self-taught artist.
Fred started Pen & Ink drawing in June 2017 just to try something new and relaxing.
After receiving numerous positive responses to his pieces and technique he decided pursuing art as a career was something that really appealed and provided immense satisfaction.

His appreciation and care for Tasmanian Flora & Fauna is evident in the level of detail he works into each image.

In a world where time seems to rush by ever faster and where our brain is literally saturated with digital visual stimulation, he explains that ‘we need to make a conscious effort to stop the distractions and take the time to reflect on the beauty and stunning variety of life offered in Nature’.

Caring for our environment only comes from knowledge and understanding and begins when we take the time to first “peer in and take a good look”.

The depiction of Nature through Art has this magical power to achieve this and Fred’s goal is to indirectly stir and awaken our emotional appreciation of Nature’s beauty. Each of his artworks guides us through his own sensitivity & painstaking patience into the fascinating world of Nature’s complexity and minute details.

Fred primarily uses Archival Inks Stippling/Dot work (Pointillism) which is the creation of patterns simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. Pen & Ink Stippling has a unique way of highlighting details and contrast and Fred is ever striving to perfect the shading until the absence of colour is not perceived as a loss but rather as an advantage.

His process always starts with the observation and study of his chosen subject, then comes a rough outline sketch of the composition with graphite. Fred explains that he never spends too much time in sketching a lot of detail in pencil preferring to jump in as soon as possible and with no ‘safety net’ so to speak straight into the inking process. Somehow the ‘unforgiving’ aspect of the inking process has a ‘liberating’ effect on his artistic approach, as each ink dot and mark applied is permanent with very little room for correction.

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