20/05/2026
Oh my goodness, here I am again 😬 I could answer the question so differently now, not being put on the spot.
My birds have evolved from a unit of work I did in grade 12, where I did an artist study on Del Kathryn Barton. Part of the unit was creating an experimental piece using inspiration from our chosen artist. Del Kathryn Barton's work is a little weird with lots of symbolism and she uses lots of texture. I love texture and it is something I like to bring into all my artwork. Birds often featured in her artwork, and it was these two elements I chose to concentrate on. I will post my experimental piece in the comments if you would like to check it out. I sold that artwork at the Boonah Show, where I was told there was a lot of interest from the public.
Since then, I have been refining my skills, while trying my hand at different animals, like chickens, dogs, frogs and a few other new things in the pipeline. So, keep an eye out. If you have any ideas of what I could create next, drop your suggestions in the comments for me to consider. While I enjoy creating things I love, and birds feel natural to me, I am always up for trying something different.
So there you go, I am a huge chicken lover and I love all birds but I was never going to be able to tell that story on radio feeling as nervous as I was. ☺️
