Nature in Art | Paperbark Writer

New Australian Magpie tea towels, and two new greeting cards

by Paula Peeters | Jul 22, 2026 | A cartoon guide to Australian Ecology, Nature in Art, Wildlife illustration

I’m thrilled to announce that the Australian Magpie Organic Cotton Tea Towel is now in stock. It features the ‘Advice from an Australian Magpie’ design (above). Printed in Australia on Australian organic cotton. Buy now Also new in the Paperbark...

Competition winners, and nature journaling in the rainforest

by Paula Peeters | Feb 11, 2019 | Nature in Art, Nature journaling, Wildlife illustration

Thank you to everyone who entered the ‘name the species on the ESA 2018 bag design’ competition. Many high-quality entries were received, and I was most impressed with the species ID skills of the entrants. Special mentions go to: Eve Hayden and Gregg Muller for...

The rainforest in the gallery: Finding nature at the APT, Part one

by Paula Peeters | Jan 12, 2016 | Nature in Art

Have you ever sat in a rainforest, in the dark heartland of a Pacific Island? Despite the vastness of ocean that is nearby, and all around, you are surrounded by the dense shady-cool dampness of ferns, palms, buttressed roots, swinging vines. Strange noises and...