through her eyes
Exhibition Series
A fascination with the unique visage of women across the globe led to the creation of this series.
Its focus is on the mystery behind magnetic eyes, cultural subtlety and momentary emotion.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel & ink
Bestie beasts
We have all known and treasured the boundless and unconditional love of our animal familiars.
From the scruffiest mongrel to the pedigree steed, the human-animal connection is indefinable.
Many of these pieces were private commissions to celebrate this special bond and connection.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache.
Where the wild things are
Much of my animal artwork is commissioned, but I also enjoy photographing animals and translating their unique and quirky characteristics
into drawings and illustrations.
In 2016 I exhibited work at the Australian National Zoo Annual Art Auction. The event raises funds for animal protection projects across the world. I was very fortunate to have my Ngagi (Baby Gorilla) and Field Mouse submissions purchased by the Zoo itself for sale in its gallery and gift shop.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache.
Graphite studies
Graphite pencil is brilliant for capturing more subtle details and contours of a subject.
With the distraction of colour removed, the play of light and shadow creates dramatic effect.
Medium: Graphite pencil
Through the Looking glass
The 52 Week Illustration Challenge
was an online art forum created by talented author and illustrator Tanya McCartney in 2013.
Featuring weekly word prompts, it encouraged creative practice and showcased the work of new and emerging artists, many who have gone on to work in Children’s Publishing.
kid’s play
The innocence of youth, a time for wide-eyed wonder, joy and the simple pleasures of life.
Nothing is more honest and open than a child's expression. The joy, mood and playfulness with no conditioning or preconceived ideas.
They view the world as it truly is.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache.
storytime
Escape into an exciting world, where favourite characters come to life, time expands
and in your imagination, you can fly.
A world of strange creatures, magical spells
and mystical, far off places.
The sky is the limit in our imaginary worlds.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache
Digital Art
moments
A celebration of milestone birthdays, travel memories and family treasures.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache
The School Magazine
A literary publication for children created by the NSW Department of Education.
The four age specific titles feature stories, poetry, games and activities for Primary school children.
I have been fortunate to work as a team illustrator in 2023 and excited to create more magic in 2024.
Medium: Polychromos pencil, pastel and gouache
The Illustration Station
The Illustration Station is an online art forum
that picks up where the 52 Week Challenge left us.
Featuring weekly word prompts, it encourages creative practice and showcases the work of new and emerging artists in a variety of traditional, digital & 3D creative fields.
Created and managed by illustrator extraordinaire, Heidi Cooper Smith, this forum once again provides a space for creators to shine.
