31 Aug 2015

Nothofagus: a portrait of the Antarctic beech forest

posted in: Forest portraits, Wildlife illustration | 12

Nothofagus, the southern beech, has always held a certain mystique for me. As a child I was an avid reader, and lived in an imaginary world. I was always searching for the forests of Middle Earth, Narnia and Sherwood. Stands … Read More
15 Jul 2015

How to draw a forest (Part 2) – my first forest portrait

posted in: Forest portraits, Wildlife illustration, Writing | 14

When it comes to doing art I’m largely self taught, so I always hesitate to call myself an artist. But I do like a challenge. Trying to draw forest portraits would require me to brush up on everything I had … Read More