by Paula Peeters | Jul 7, 2025 | Wildlife illustration
I’m very pleased to release 5 new greeting cards for 2025. They all feature birds… seems to be quite a common theme here! …. but one also has a MAMMAL! Yay how exciting. And a marine mammal at that. All cards are $4.60 each, printed in Australia on...
by Paula Peeters | Jun 28, 2025 | Wildlife illustration
Last year I was invited to create a conference bag design that showed some of the most-loved and/or unique native species of Victoria. It was for the Ecological Society of Australia’s annual conference, which was held in Melbourne in December 2024. Apparently...
by Paula Peeters | Jun 14, 2025 | Nature journaling
I recently treated myself to a whole day at the Melbourne Zoo, drawing animals. Seeing animals in captivity fills me with mixed feelings, but I tried to focus on the sheer wonder of each critter. I also respect the care and dedication shown by zoo staff – like...
by Paula Peeters | Oct 10, 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 #3 design includes illustrations of 19 animal species that use hollows in the...
by Paula Peeters | Aug 20, 2024 | Writing
Last Sunday morning, I was minding my stall at the Beechmont Market. The day was bright, sunny, with a chilly westerly wind. A woman picked up a copy of my book Stories from the Wildworld. She looked at me and said “This is my favourite book. I try to give away lots...