New Bird in Town – Garden Guests Diary
For the past week or so my my husband and I plus the neighbours have been hearing and talking about a new bird which we have not been able to identify until now! At first we thought it was a baby crow as it seemed to be with the crows but it looked nothing like a crow!
What we thought was the whole family! – Garden Guests Diary
This afternoon, I happened to witness the whole family of magpies visit our yard and the two juvenile magpies were down at the same time which I had not seen before. What follows is a series of shots with my sense of humour thrown in as titles!
Early Stages of Kookaburras graphite drawing
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I started a graphite drawing today of couple of kookaburras and it’s early days with lots to do.
First time down for this juvenile Magpie
We knew that soon we would be introduced to the new offspring of our resident magpie pair, "Toenail" and "Skitsy". Sure enough, we heard the unmistakable "feed me" squawking nearby and there he was, one of the two chicks, demanding to be fed.
One of a kind, personalised Valentine’s Day Gifts
I have designed and produced a range of gifts for Valentine’s Day. You will not find these in the shops anywhere which makes them exclusive and truly unique. What’s more is that you have the extra touch of having your very own, personal, customised wording on many of these gifts to personalise them for your...
Australian Wildlife, Landscape Artists and Photographers Wanted
Do you want more publicity for your artwork and to network and meet fellow Australian artisans? If you answered yes to these questions then we would like to invite you to the brand new Oz Nature Niche Site.
A Hot Summer Morning – Garden Guests Diary
The weather is uncomfortably hot at the moment and they have forecast a late afternoon thunder storm which we need to clear this oppressive air. The heat does not deter the busy, minuscule working insects whether it be building nests or searching for nectar and pollen.
Plant and Leaf Hopping Critters – Garden Guests Diary
It's been a while since I checked on my garden guests and as you know, I have been a bit of an indoors hermit of late working on my new website and shop which I hope you like by the way. I went out to check our snail mail in the early evening and something made me walk over to my citrus trees.
A disturbing wildlife encounter on New Year’s Day 2010 – Garden Guests Diary
For the past month or so I have been so busy with my new online shop and have not been out in my yard to take any new pictures of garden guests. Today, on New Year's Day 2010 an unwanted garden guest made an appearance and I am still affected by it.
New Year, New Site, New Shop
I have been incredibly busy transferring my website over to a new server which is always a little bit stressful. At the same time, I have decided to change my site name from Lesley Smitheringale Fine Art to Oz Wildlife Art. Please update your bookmarks to my new site!
Capturing Critters Through the Lens – Tutorial
I often think that there is a misconception out there that photography as an artform is easy, especially as there is an excellent range of cameras which do a remarkably good job even set to auto where we can just shoot away to our heart’s content.
Twelve Gorgeous Free Nature Wallpapers
In case you have not seen these, I have been offering monthly, free high resolution wallpapers on my site which are available to download in three sizes – 800 x 600 for laptops, 1024 x 768 for standard monitors and 1440 x 900 for widescreen monitors.
Free Christmas Wallpaper available to download
The final free wallpaper for December in my series which showcases some of my photography. This month’s image is a photograph of the bottom of my Christmas tree from last year which has been enhanced to create the dreamy, magical essence of Christmas. It is available in three sizes, with and without Calendar dates. Free...
Beautiful Bookmarks
Brand new collection of bookmarks available from my Shop. These bookmarks measure 6.5 x 11 cm. They are professionally printed, high resolution prints onto premium glossy paper in laminated sleeves for complete protection and durability. They have a coloured, soft cord with metal beads for decoration. Beautiful Bookmarks
2010-2011 Desk Calendar – Australian Wildlife available now!
I have just added a new desk calendar in my Shop, featuring 12 high resolution photographs of Australian wildlife which have been professionally printed onto glossy photographic paper. This calendar is available as: 2010-2011 Desk Calendar – Australian Wildlife available now!
Natures Paint Box eZine Issue 4 available now!
The fourth issue of Nature’s Paint Box eZine and the final one for the subscription of 2009! Don’t panic though, there will be another four gorgeous issues for you to enjoy in 2010 and back issues of all of the eZines will always be available. FOR EVERY SALE – $1.00 GOES TO WWF ORGANISATION whose...
New 2010-2011 Desk Calendars available in Jewel Case
I have just finished updating a range of desk calendars which are available in a spiral bound, tent style (1 size) or jewel case style in three different sizes – large horizontal, CD size and mini. The jewel case holds the calendar pages and also acts as a stand and they look fantastic. New 2010-2011...
Nature Journal 2010-2011 Desk Calendar available to purchase
I have finally finished the desktop calendar which contains my series of Nature Journal digital artworks. It is a tent style, wire spiral bound calendar with easy assemble card stand with a different photograph each month. Nature Journal 2010-2011 Desk Calendar available to purchase
Gorgeous 2010 Nature Calendars
New stock of 2010 Calendars now available to purchase from my Redbubble Shop. Gorgeous 2010 Nature Calendars
Bats as you’ve never seen them before!
These photographs taken by British wildlife photographer Kim Taylor are causing quite a stir and no wonder. They have to be seen to be believed. Bats as you’ve never seen them before!
Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
I am thrilled to say that my photograph “Canoodling in the Mist” has been shortlisted in the current Click! Photography Competition run by Steve Parish Publishing. Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
Minding the Triplets Graphite Drawing
This original graphite drawing is available now in my shop. This drawing is unframed, size is 14 x 11 inches (a standard ready-made frame size), done on acid free 110 GSM cartridge paper. I was inspired by a family of black-winged stilts I saw at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and these gorgeous chicks were so cute,...
Garden of Fruit Coaster Designs
I am thrilled to announce that I am now designing and selling fine art coasters which you will never see anywhere else! These gorgeous coasters are available in round and square formats. Perfect to show off in your home and office or for that barbecue or summer picnic. Would also make the perfect gift. Garden...
Merlo is settling in!
Our new chocolate point ragdoll kitten Merlo is well and truly settling in and I have been taking some photographs of him. He is now 9 weeks old and demands constant attention.
Meet Merlo, my new little buddy!
I decided that I needed a new feline friend and this is Merlo, my 8 weeks old chocolate point ragdoll kitten. He is drop dead gorgeous and a bundle of fluffy trouble already. He’s so adorable that I will just have to photograph, draw and paint him.
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I am a trained artist, teacher and photographer who specialises in wildlife. This blog showcases my work and regular garden guests diary.
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