My teacher had brought in a book of Australian birds, and the cover bird was so cute that I had to try painting it. It’s a Variegated Fairy Wren, and can be found in many parts of Australia.
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Oatley Baths
It’s been awhile since I visited Oatley Park baths, but I have enough photos and memories to recreate the scene.
Autumn On Paper
I have kept up with my watercolour painting in recent months through my arts and craft group, and I’ll share a few with you.
Inspired by the beautiful autumn leaves at Jamberoo Abbey, I painted this wistful scene in watercolours of a walk through the woods.
Poppy Brooch
My father-in-law requested a poppy or two since he marches on Anzac and Remembrance days. I knitted him this poppy that he can wear.
Field Beanie, Mark 2
A really quick field beanie, requested by Hubby. He’s gonna need it this winter when he heads out back!
Leaves are turning
It’s autumn at Kingsgrove, and the leaves are turning.
Then a day later, voila!
Toe Socks!
Socks? Toe gloves? Toe socks? Whatever they are, they’re useful to have around. This pair is actually a bit too large for me, so I’m going to put it the wash and see what happens.
Beach Walk
It was a bit brisk yesterday by Bronte Beach, but the bright sun made up for it. I was surprised at how many people were out.
Autumn at the Abbey – Part 2
When I walked down the avenue the next morning, the sun was just emerging over the hills, producing a wonderful halo effect.
The fallen leaves on the road were lit up as if they were in spotlight.
But the wind was rising. By lunchtime, the clouds had rolled in and by mid-afternoon so had the rain. It was the beginning of what was to be a very stormy week, as we now know. However, let’s leave this visit to the Abbey on a more sunny note.
Autumn at the Abbey – Part 1
Just before the big storm, I spent a few days at Jamberoo Abbey. I came by train and taxi this time, instead of driving down from Sydney, and I must say it’s a good way to come, as the train journey to Kiama really quietened the mind. But that also meant that I couldn’t bring all the things I usually brought in the car – my SLR camera was out! I must say I was regretting it when I was greeted by this.
Nevermind, I still had the camera in my phone, and I guess it didn’t do too badly.
Static and Silence 