The season of Birak
Birak is known as the first summer (with Bunuru being the second) and typically occurs from December to January.
The Noongar seasons
Join me as I observe my local environment and learn about the Noongar seasonal calendar. In this series, I'm seeking out the signs during each season and recording my personal observations and experiences in my nature journal.
Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw (WA)
Towards the end of August, the kangaroo paws start flowering and it's a delight to spot them so close to home. This is probably the easiest emblem for me to find and nature journal!
How to include research in your nature journal
If you've ever asked nature journaling questions, you may have been curious enough to follow up with some of them. Maybe this led you down "a rabbit hole of discovery", or research!
Plein Air Down Under
I joined the 3-day plein air painting festival and put my art skills to the test!
WA Museum | Nature journaling outing
I visited the WA Museum Boola Bardip to nature journal the unique biodiversity of Western Australia.
Dealing with decision paralysis
Find out why decision paralysis occurs and methods for overcoming it in your art practice so you can stay on track.
Inktober 2022
Updated 5th November
Inktober is over for another year. This year I did struggle a bit more motivationally but managed
Waratah (NSW)
By September, when we knew the waratah should start flowering, the weather forecast was perfect to go for a bushwalk. We were headed to the Central Coast region of NSW, just north of Sydney.
Know your colours
Find out how to save time when painting, be able to mix any colour you want and produce more cohesive paintings.