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Black ink and WN watercolour on 300g smooth hot pressed Arches watercolour paper. Original size 240 × 200mm.
I photographed the reference shot for this painting in the early afternoon at Rocky Creek Dam on the edge of Whian Whian State Forest, NSW. First one frogmouth, then the other eyed me suspiciously before deciding I wasn’t a threat and going back to sleep! I suspect they were juveniles.
I’m passionate about ecology, wildlife epidemiology and environmental conservation. I hope that I can raise awareness about the conservation of biodiversity through my art and research (currently researching the devastating fungal disease, chytridiomycosis, which is threatening frogs worldwide). Help spread the word about conservation!
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wonderful Laura!
Thanks so much Jenny!
– Laura Grogan
Just love this one…so talented!
Thanks Brian! :)
– Laura Grogan
Beautiful work!
Thank you Shelly!
– Laura Grogan
This is totally stunning Laura! Beautifully done!
Thanks so much Maree!
– Laura Grogan
wow, you had time to finish it today! wonderful work Laura :-)
Haha, thanks Marie! Yes, thanks for your great suggestions this morning! It’s also due to my wonderful mother. I sent her the version I showed you and she suggested bringing the lichen colour into the bird shadow and vice versa – the CGI concept of ‘radiosity’!
– Laura Grogan
Absolutely fantastic as always. Your work is exceptional.
Thank you so much! You are too kind! :)
– Laura Grogan
Another beautiful image, love it. Alma
Thanks for your lovely comment Alma!
– Laura Grogan
Beautifully done! I love the expressions.
Thank you John! :)
– Laura Grogan
Wonderful illustration, nicely composed and executed
Thanks so much David! :)
– Laura Grogan
Aww, they’re so cute! He looks grumpy for having been woken up though ;-)
Haha! Thanks Stillbeing! Yes, anthropomorphising I’d say he was a bit grumpy! :)
– Laura Grogan