reduction linocut
56 x 28cm
edition 15
This straggly shrub, Eucalyptus pyriformis, has the most glorious pink blossoms which local children call 'pompoms'.
reduction linocut, 29 x 68cm
edition 15 variee
Rose of the West II
Another view of the glorious Eucalyptus macrocarpa, which has the largest flowers of all the species of eucalypts.
This image was used by Alcoa World Alumina as the cover piece for the 7th International Alumina Quality Workshop in 2005 in Perth, Western Australia.
reduction linocut, 35 x 50cm, edition 14
Bush Hovea
Hovea chorizemifolia is a member of the pea family.
It is a small shrub which
has vivid purple flowers and leaves which are prickly like holly leaves.
reduction linocut, 50 x 35cm, edition 12
Woody Pear
The sandplain Woody Pear (Xylomelum angustifolium) is one of two species of Xylomelum found only in SW Australia. It has profuse creamy blossoms which produce woody seed pods; each one carries a large winged seed which is only expelled when the pod opens after a bush fire.
reduction linocut, 35 x 50cm, edition 15
This small shrub grows on limestone hills and rocky ridges and has bell-like orange/yellow flowers about 1cm wide.
reduction linocut, 33 x 25cm
edition 16
This shrub has bright orange flowers and is a wonderful bird-attracting plant.
Reduction linocut, 50 x 35cm
edition 13
Rose of the West I
Eucalyptus macrocarpa or Mottlecah has the broadest fruit in the genus of Eucalyptus, some having been recorded up to 9cm across. The stunning blue-grey foliage makes it a most attractive ornamental tree.
reduction linocut, 35 x 50cm, edition 16
Hidden Hakea
Beautiful blossoms from a plant which hides its flowers within shell-like leaves.
reduction linocut, 35 x 50cm, edition 14
B. coccinea
Banksia coccinea or Scarlet Banksia is found in the south coastal areas of Western Australia. It is a small shrub
with striking bright red flowers.
This print was awarded the Kalgoorlie Art Prize
in 2006
Reduction linocut, 50 x 35cm edition 14
Illyarrie
Eucalyptus erythrocorys is distinguished by its brilliant scarlet caps and bright yellow flowers.
reduction linocut, 50 x 35cm, edition 16
Eucalyptus caesia or Gungurru is a eucalyptus which has no close relatives. It is found in a few widespread localities in the south west of WA. It is a beautifully ornamental, open mallee, 5 to 8m tall. The specific Latin name 'caesius' means 'blue of the eyes' and refers to the colour of the bark, foliage and fruits which are covered with a blue-white powder.
The flowers are rose pink. It is a popular garden shrub.
reduction linocut
56 x 28cm
edition 15
Hakea lorea (or Long Leaf Corkwood)
grows in arid inland areas of Australia.
It is a small tree with deeply fissured cork-like bark, long needle-like leaves and striking lemon yellow flowers.
reduction linocut, 25 x 33cm, edition 14
Banksia menziesii
Mature Firewood Banksia flowers make a bright orange splash of colour in the grey/green foliage.
reduction linocut, 50 x 35cm,
edition 19
