Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides). Endemic to Australia, Tawny’s are masters of disguise, known for their exceptional camouflage, which makes them appear like a broken branch when they freeze with their heads upturned and eyes narrowed to slits, a behaviour called "stumping". These nocturnal birds are often mistaken for owls but are not. The name "frogmouth" comes from their large, broad beak, which is used to capture insects, worms, and small prey. I created this piece with the thought that the main Tawny is mum, Dad has gone into camouflage mode posing as a tree branch and the kids are all looking very intrigued!
"There are places in your heart you don't even know exist, until you love a child.”
Created with gouache paints on thick pastel coloured paper. Also available as a Premium Art Card.
A0
841 x 1189 mm
33.1 x 46.8 in
A1
594 x 841 mm
23.4 x 33.1 in
A2
420 x 594 mm
16.5 x 23.4 in
A3
297 x 420 mm
11.7 x 16.5 in
A4
210 x 297 mm
8.3 x 11.7 in
A5
148 x 210 mm
5.8 x 8.3 in
Available in 6 different sizes: A5 / A4 / A3 - 300gsm Printed on Premium Embossed Linen (posted in a recycled sturdy padded bag, each print is individually packaged with backing board and a BOPP recyclable cellophane sleeve. A2- 260gsm Satin Poster Paper A1 (free shipping) - 260gsm Satin Poster Paper A0 (free shipping) - 260gsm Satin Poster Paper (posters are made to order so please allow an extra 5 - 7 business days for custom printing). They are gently placed in a recycled cardboard tube, sealed and then posted.
I have lovingly hand signed each print and the watermark over the illustration is obviously removed.
