by Paula Peeters | Mar 14, 2024 | Nature journaling
A few weeks ago I led a nature journaling workshop in Trevallyn Nature Reserve, a precious expanse of grassy woodland and forest near Launceston, Tasmania. We were incredibly fortunate to discover a Southern Boobook Owl (or Morepork) peeping down at us from the...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 12, 2024 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Books, Nature journaling
Even though I’m an artist, I don’t create many pictures to hang on a wall. For some reason I’m always drawn back to books. Perhaps it’s something about their intimacy, the way you need to hold a book in your hands and support its weight. The smell and texture of...
by Paula Peeters | Jan 22, 2024 | A cartoon guide to Australian Ecology, Wildlife illustration
‘Tree hollows are animal homes’ is a new series of designs inspired by the relationship between the many Australian animal species that use hollows and the trees that provide them. This #2 design includes illustrations of 19 animal species that use hollows in the...
by Paula Peeters | Jan 16, 2024 | Cartoon, Wildlife illustration
Just letting you know that my new ‘Owls of Australia’ design (above) is now available as a tea towel. It includes all 10 species of owl that are found in Australia, plus a bonus Tawny Frogmouth (not an owl :)). Shop now I often see and hear Boobook Owls,...
by Paula Peeters | Jan 16, 2024 | Events, Nature journaling
I’m excited to offer a range of new, full-day nature journaling workshops this year. They’re for people who’d like to learn more about the botany, zoology and ecology of our marvellous Australian nature, while enjoying three beautiful outdoor...