Inspiration: For our eccentric and fabulously coloured parrots that never cease to keep me entertained! Their vibrant pink feathers match their personalities and it was such a treat to meet this lady and have her pose for a portrait. I found these pink and white flowering gum nuts on a tree outside of a cafè some months prior. It is wonderful when you find just the right pieces for the puzzle!

This piece forms part of a themed collection that is focused on protected, threatened, and endangered Australian species. Through the expansion of European settlement, many species have been displaced by human encroachment, changing fire patterns, victims of predation, or have been exposed to disease. Raising awareness remains as the most significant challenge in the effort to reduce these possible outcomes. These represent the absence of the existence of wildlife in their natural environments.

This series has specifically utilised watercolour, flame and soot to achieve the varying golden browns and charcoal greys present in the finished artwork.