Inspiration: The fastest animal on earth needs no introduction! It was wonderful to be able to create this artwork of our famous Peregrine Falcon thanks to Bill Harris and his amazing photography skills. Though these falcons are found all over the world it’s very special to have them as part of our wildlife and to capture their image in the lands they call home.

Reference photo by Bill Harris

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.