Celebrating Australia's Magnificent Wildlife - 3rd Edition by Daryl Dickson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Celebrating Australias Magnificent Wildlife is a celebration of Daryl Dicksons beautiful work and passion for conservation. The stunning animals around Dickson have informed her work for over 40 years. From black-winged stilts to brushtail possums, see the variety and colour of Australian wildlife contained in one large-format, gorgeous book.

Book Synopsis

Celebrating Australias Magnificent Wildlife is a celebration of Daryl Dicksons beautiful work, informed by her passion for the conservation of wildlife and wild places. From black-winged stilts to brushtail possums, see the variety and colour of Australian wildlife contained in one wonderful book. She highlights the natural beauty of species that deserve to be saved in what is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the natural world.

The work of artists crosses borders, boundaries and language barriers. Painting wildlife does not need language to explain the essence of the beauty, landscape or movement of a creature. This book can be understood and enjoyed by people of any nationality.

Witness the ancient tropical forests and majestic landscapes of northern Queensland, Australia — home to some of the worlds rarest and most fascinating species. Dicksons work is inspired by the incredible diversity of flora and fauna she lives amongst, which are rich and colourful in the diverse, thriving valley she calls home.

Dicksons techniques have varied in medium, from illustration to watercolour and many in between, but nature has always been the key element of her art. View a lifetime of artworks and share in her journey to becoming an artist, showcased in this large-format, beautifully designed book that is an essential addition to coffee tables everywhere.

Review Quotes

'Witness the ancient tropical forests and majestic landscapes of northern Queensland, Australia -- home to some of the world's rarest and most fascinating species. With over 107 paintings, from the northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) to the mahogany glider (Petaurus gracilis), see a variety of Australia's wildlife contained in one magnificent book.' - Australian Wildlife Magazine

"a gorgeous album for lovers of our natural environment" - Weekend Australian

"Dickson's depictions of our native birds and animals are truly delightful." - GrassRoots Magazine

"Some of the most evocative and intricate artworks ever produced on rare Australian species feature in Daryl's new book."- Wildlife Protection Society Queensland

"Through vivid watercolours, acrylics and pastels, and intricate pencil drawings the self-taught artist captures sugar gliders, koalas, swamp hens and bilbies in breathtaking detail. Dickson proves to be an engaging writer as well."
- Good Organic Gardener