Transcribe

Immersed in the landscape, paintbox in hand and brush dripping with water, I am in my happy place. Drawn to the sounds of nature, the insects and birds that hum and call to one-another around me, their spontaneous rhythms calm and soothe. Scribing with pencil and masking fluid, I record this song or witnessed flight path, capturing the essence of that moment. Back in the studio, I have worked to create unique bird signatures for sightings seen or heard en plein air. Using their plumage as a colour palette, their movements create form and their song transcribe is by line.

Video ‘Sensing the Landscape: Through a Painter’s Eyes’

videography by Sam Hagen ‘The Human Story’

event photography by Sasha Parlett ‘Red Handed Productions’

The video was made possible with support from RADF and The Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland Government to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland