Gossiping Grass Trees

The ancient Grass Trees of Western Australia are unique and awesome. No two are the same, simply because there are approx 30 different varieties all growing in different regions (locations). This little threesome I saw in Dawesville WA and immediately saw the gossiping behavior. A grass tree will grow approx 3cm a year. The grass trees in the foreground were healthily chubby and leaning toward each other while the flowering grass tree behind was also leaning in. Seeing the grass trees in situ made me smile and wonder what could they possibly be whispering about.
A simple background in air brushed tones of blue and beige using gouache. Wax, oil and Archival ink pens for the grass trees.
This reproduction is sized to fit any A1 frame.

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The natural environment has always been a source of delight, wonder and inspiration. For me it's a spiritual connect I have when travelling around Australia, especially in Queensland and my home state Western Australia. The ancient and awesome grass trees of WA divine personalities that I must capture on film first and then attempt to draw later revealing the personality.
In Queensland it's the abundant diversity of colorful foliage, quirky trunks and branches, and massive ancient trees residing in the north.
More recently I have taken on a greater challenge in drawing one of my favorite animals, the reptile; specifically The Water Dragon.

I use archival pencils, wax, oil, and ink, textured medium, pan pastels, stylis for embossing and have recently introduced the use of airbrushing for the background. I'm always looking for new and interesting mediums and art tools to use. Archival paper.
My style is design. Design gives me the freedom to play with the subject using the pencils, medium, and scored paper to effect. I like to present clean lined artwork .

I am a self styled Artist with no training. However travelling for many years and joining local social community art groups has been a wonderful education in art. A validating and supportive experience. This is an ongoing activity for me where I can now share what I know.