Wrens are one of my all-time favourite subjects. As I see them in my garden every day, I don't have to go far for reference material! The Golden Wattle is a common species in the goldfields area of central Victoria so it was used for the birds to perch on in this painting, as well as providing some colourful highlights.
Wrens and Golden Wattle
Artwork Details
Medium | Watercolour, Cardboard, Framed by Artist |
Dimensions | 30cm (W) x 37cm (H) x 2cm (D) |
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Artist Bio
Lyn grew up in Melbourne and has always shown enthusiasm for painting and drawing. Her tertiary education at the State College of Victoria and Monash University included major studies in Painting and Art Education. She has participated in workshops by renowned artists, as well as studying the work of painters such as Ray Harris-Ching, William Cooper and Peter Trussler. She draws from the rich heritage of wildlife art in Australia beginning with the natural history illustrations of John William Lewin and John and Elizabeth Gould.
After moving to country Victoria, Lyn held the positions of specialist art teacher art in government schools for many years as well as teaching painting in the Adult Education sector. She has painted professionally for over 25 years and been the recipient of numerous art awards and commendations, but much of her work is commissioned by art collectors and nature lovers. Her focus is primarily on sharing the beauty of wildlife, influencing viewers to become more aware, appreciative