Stories
A love for the strange and peculiar 🌵
Come with me behind the scenes of my latest watercolour doodle "Strangely Succulent" and take a trip down memory lane to find out why I was so taken by these treasures!
A love for the strange and peculiar 🌵
Come with me behind the scenes of my latest watercolour doodle "Strangely Succulent" and take a trip down memory lane to find out why I was so taken by these treasures!
The peculiar case of the Pink Lady [updated]
A second kākā kura (red kākā) has appeared at Zealandia - but she's no stranger. Where did the Pink Lady come from?
The peculiar case of the Pink Lady [updated]
A second kākā kura (red kākā) has appeared at Zealandia - but she's no stranger. Where did the Pink Lady come from?
Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...
Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...
Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...
Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...
Wildlife photography outtakes
A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.
Wildlife photography outtakes
A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.
Titipounamu - deadly cute
Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.
Titipounamu - deadly cute
Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.
TinyArt - Behind the scenes
Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...
TinyArt - Behind the scenes
Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...
Is there a difference between science and art?
I often bump into the attitude that it's unusual to be both an artist and a scientist, but is it?
Is there a difference between science and art?
I often bump into the attitude that it's unusual to be both an artist and a scientist, but is it?
More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay
It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...
More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay
It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...
Joyous signs of spring
Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.
Joyous signs of spring
Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.
Fungi & Friends
I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.
Fungi & Friends
I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.
How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...
Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...
How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...
Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...
Creating with a beginner's mind
From watercolour doodles to shimmering mixed-media prints, join me on a playful journey of experimenting with art supplies and new techniques.
Creating with a beginner's mind
From watercolour doodles to shimmering mixed-media prints, join me on a playful journey of experimenting with art supplies and new techniques.