Botanical and Natural History

Botanical and natural history illustrations made with pencil, watercolour and ink, as well as still life paintings in oils.

Pets and Animals

Paintings and illustrations of pets, animals and insects made with pencil, charcoal and oils.

About my art

My art is a visual love-letter to the natural world and all the miracles contained therein. Whether on skin, paper or canvas my work is always crafted with love and meticulous attention to detail.

Rather than shaping the world to conform to my own vision I aspire to faithfully capture the beauty already present in the natural world that surrounds us. 

Collaborating with clients is my favourite way to make art; a way for me to explore imagery I might otherwise never draw, and encounter people from walks of life I otherwise might not. Whether you’re after a portrait of a beloved pet, an illustration of a special plant or a still life painting, you are welcome to book a free consultation with me to discuss your ideas.

Botanical and Natural History Art

The images in this gallery have been made with a mixture of graphite, coloured pencil and watercolour paints and oil paints. Some were commissioned by individuals and some for commercial purposes such as merchandise, packaging and signage. Click images to enlarge.

For originals and prints available for sale please see the Shop page.

Diggers Club 2027 Calendar

In July 2026 I was commissioned by The Diggers Club to create 12 coloured illustrations of heirloom vegetable, flower and fruit varieties – one for each month of their 2027 gardener’s calendar. The designs were also employed for a range of merchandise such as tea towels, tote bags and fridge magnets available to purchase from their website: https://www.diggers.com.au/collections/the-diggers-club-amy-c-duncan  and their brick and mortar stores. They were drawn in coloured pencil on cotton rag.

At present all 12 original drawings are available to purchase – please see my shop page for details or send me an email.

Tomato 'Big Beryl'
*available to purchase*
Chilli 'Maui Purple'
*available to purchase*
Pumpkin 'Turk's Turban'
*available to purchase*
Fig 'Diggers Purple Heart'
*available to purchase*
Pomegranate 'Wonderful'
*available to purchase*
Poppy 'Amazing Grey'
*available to purchase*
Pea 'Frank's Pea'
*available to purchase*
Hellebore 'Double Bicolour'
*available to purchase*
Echium 'Heronswood Blue'
*available to purchase*
Beetroot 'Chioggia'
*available to purchase*
Globe Artichoke 'Violetta'
*available to purchase*
Echinops 'Ritro Blue'
*available to purchase*

Various Commissions and Personal Works

Madagascan Sunset Moth, personal work (Sold)
Feijoa Tree, private commission (sold). Graphite and coloured pencil.
Belgrave Nature Walk, personal work
Bridal Bouquet, private commission (sold).
Delphinium 'Blue Sensation', commission for Diggers Club Magazine
*available to purchase*
Mandarins, personal work
Mum's Roses, personal work (gifted). Oil on panel.
Cath's Quinces, personal work. Oil on canvas panel.
*available to purchase*
Cath's Pomegranates, personal work (sold). Oil on canvas panel.
Geraldton Wax, private commission (sold).
Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon', private commission (sold).
Eremophila Nivea, private commission (sold).
Billy Buttons, private commission (sold)
Coral Flame Pea, private commission (sold)
Durtch Iris, personal work (gifted).
Vanilla Orchid and Coconut, commission for food packaging
Coffee Beans and Coconut, commission for food packaging
Cocoa Beans and Coconut, commission for food packaging

Hazelwood Park Flora and Fauna Signage

Images for signs placed around Hazelwood Park in South Australia to identify flora and fauna that can be found there, commissioned by Burnside Council in 2018. Ink on paper.

White-faced Heron
Sweet Bursaria
Wollemi Pine
Bunya Pine
Drooping She-oak
Chequered Swallowtail Butterfly
Port Jackson Fig
River Red Gum

Pets and Animals

These images were created in a variety of media including charcoal and pastel pencils, coloured pencils and oil paints. The pet portraits were created using photographs provided by the client. Click images to enlarge.

Portrait of Charlie, private commission. Coloured pencil.
Portrait of Nimbus, private commission. Coloured pencil.
Portrait of Suzie, personal work. Pastel Pencils.
Portrait of Monty, private commission. Oil on board.
Portrait of Smithy, private commission. Charcoal and pastel pencil.
Indian Myna, Deceased, personal work (sold). Oil on panel.
Bear and honeybee, private commission. coloured pencil.
Laughing Waters, Eltham, with duck friend. Private commission, coloured pencil.
Cave Nectar Bat, personal work sold for charity. Graphite pencil.

Bespoke Tattoos

As of July 2026 I no longer work as a tattoo artist but am leaving these here for posterity. The designs in this gallery are all custom collaborations with clients who had specific ideas they wanted brought to life. Click images to enlarge.

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