Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that … Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that … Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that … Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them i… — artist's signature Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own … — edge view Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own gar… — detail Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my … — shown hanging
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that …
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that …
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that …
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them i… — artist's signature
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own … — edge view
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own gar… — detail
Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my … — shown hanging
Drawing by Leanne Bakker 5 Artworks Sold

Kookaburra Siblings

Drawing, Paper, Framed by Artist

45cm (W) x 62.5cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Framed by Artist

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Artwork Description

Laughing kookaburras are such an iconic Australian bird but it was not until I started observing them in my own garden that I developed a real love and appreciation for them.
They have an intense gaze when scanning the ground for prey or, as I have chosen to draw here, keeping guard of their territory. Fiercely territorial, they protect their chosen area in family groups. Each bird is different, particularly the individual patterns on their faces. Using coloured pencils on watercolour paper, I take my time to focus on the details of their unique feather markings. Observing these individual characteristics allows me to tell them apart. Here I have drawn a brother and sister from the family group in my garden with the younger sister in front.

Artist Bio
Photo of Leanne Bakker
Leanne Bakker 10 artworks | 5 Sold

My name is Leanne and I live in Sydney. I have a special interest in birds, Australian birds in particular. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by a lot of birds in my own garden where I find a lot of my inspiration. While I did study visual arts at University and was able to explore many different mediums, my major at University was actually in metal work. Years after working in the jewellery industry I have returned to my love of creating two-dimensional art using coloured pencils and acrylic paints.

Commissions
Leanne's studio is in Sydney.