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Pygmy Possum
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It is only very recently that I learned of the existence of Pygmy Possums. I had no idea that a possum so small existed.
There is a Banksia plant called a Pygmy Possum because it is a dwarf version of of the ‘ Old Man Banksia’ which is featured in the children’s book Possum Magic by Australian Author May Gibbs. -
Did you know the Unicorn is the National Animal of Scotland?
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Most people consider the Unicorn to be a mythical creature which looks like a magnificent horse with a horn protruding from its forehead. However the Unicorn is a mythological creature which has been tied to Scotland as a national symbol for centuries and is depicted on the coat of arms of both Scotland and England.The Unicorn dates back to ancient civilizations including Babylon and Indus as well as Persia, India, Greece and Egypt. It was said to have magical qualities and was considered the symbol of purity, innocence, chivalry, pride and boldness in Scotland’s Celtic mythology. There are also tales that Unicorn horns could purify poisoned water and had healing powers.
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Artist Inspiration - Happy New Year!
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This artist has had a complete break from creativity and is looking forward to letting the creative juices flow again. Let 2023 be full of colour, ... -
Passion Brings Joy
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It’s a belief of mine that we should live every moment of our lives with fun, laughter, and joy. Some would say live life with passion!
Portraits That Bite offers to share passion with you through stunning colourful Australian Flora and Fauna paintings and Custom Pet Portraits.
Jacarandas, not Australian natives, flower in October in Brisbane Australia where I live, and they are absolutely beautiful creating huge umbrellas of soft purply blue and dropping blooms to the ground below creating a gorgeous carpet of colour. Before they finish flowering, I plan on wearing my new Jacaranda coloured Cycling jersey and laying down amidst the carpet of blooms to get a photo. (Watch this space as the joyful but crazy photo is coming.) Awesome!! Yay!!
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Wondering how to Frame your Print?
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All artworks on paper must be framed behind glass to protect them from the environment. Humidity, sunlight, dust, and pests like silverfish can damage artworks on paper unless they are protected.
Pastel artworks framed behind glass have endured since the 16th century so if you frame your print it should last more than a lifetime.
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Why I Love Being An Artist
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Being creative is a type of growth as I learn something new from every artwork I produce. Perhaps it makes me feel a little powerful to be in control of how a painting is going to look. Ha ha. Yes, I am a control freak. However, I also believe that we all need to live life to the fullest and I find creating something new, from scratch is a lot of fun. It is exciting.
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My Creative Inspiration
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My love of literature inspires me to write poetry so I have begun to write poems to go with each painting I create some of which you may already read on this website.
Now that I have just finished a painting of a Unicorn for my next grandchild’s nursery, I am excited about my next creation. Will it be a whale, wombat, possum, kangaroo, or an emu?
