15/11/16 CAG arranged a visit to Indigiscapes, where we we were guided through different habitats, identifying significant flora. A later presentation highlighted fauna endangered in the Redlands through habitat loss, including koalas, grey-headed flying foxes, Richmond Birdwing Butterflies and sadly, many others.
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Term 1. 2017. CAG worked through the process of applying for a Redland City Council Environmental Grant to help defray the many costs of preparing for the Exhibition – including mentoring costs and tutelage fees.Noted local artist Hilary Wakeling guided CAG through various artistic processes for painting wildlife in mixed media.
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Term 2. 23/05/17 A guided excursion was arranged to G J Walter Park and environs, with Debbie Pointing, President of the Koala Action Group. Using tracking equipment, Debbie located and identified many of the Toondah Harbour koalas, which have been fitted with tracking collars to better identify habitats and significant trees used by this healthy breeding group, in this urban environment.
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Master Pastellist Terry Wilkinson tutored CAG in painting Bush Landscapes and different habitats using Pastels.
Renowned Wildlife artist Gail Higgins guided CAG through the intricacies of painting birds in FreeFlow acrylics, with a special emphasis on birds’ anatomy, eyes and feathers. |
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Term 3 12/07/17. A guided walk was arranged through varied Bushland habitats down to Eprapah Creek in Thornlands. It was expertly guided and informed by Lynn Roberts, whose knowledge of Redlands flora was encyclopaedic! Lynn is a very active member of Eprapah Creek Bushcare Group.
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Well-known local artist and watercolour specialist, Rhyl Henzell, tutored CAG in various techniques for painting flora, using watercolour on canvas and paper.
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Throughout the year, many meetings were held with mentor Nicola Moss, who guided the vision and details needed to mount the Exhibition, whilst complying with the RCC Grant requirements. |