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...
by Paula Peeters | Jul 12, 2024 | A cartoon guide to Australian Ecology, Colour-in, Free downloads and printables
‘Tree hollows are animal homes’ are a series of posters that illustrate some of the many species of Australian native animals that use tree hollows (and loose bark) for nesting and shelter. These posters are available through my Redbubble store (or contact...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 25, 2024 | Cartoons, Wildlife illustration
Two new designs have just been added to my Redbubble store: ‘Magpie studies’ and ‘Australian kin’. ‘Australian kin’ (above) represents a partial family tree of some of our Australian animal relatives. It’s based on our...
