Tag Archives: Townsville

Benthos Illumination

Posted on 18/02/2016 by Lynn

Hope you can make it along.

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Menhir

Posted on 18/02/2016 by Lynn

This 5cm piece of coral has such an imposing present that I   nicknamed it Menhir. It’s shape reminds me of a standing stone.

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Mermaid’s Purse

Posted on 26/11/2015 by Lynn

On the weekend, Graeme and I went back to the Jezzine Barracks end of Rowes Bay on another photographic expedition. We found a mermaid’s purse washed up above the low tide mark. Going by the smell, any baby shark that … Continue reading →

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Printmaking and the Mystery of a Barracuda

Posted on 26/11/2015 by Lynn

As part of my PressNorth residency at Umbrella Studios, I am creating a series of linocuts based on the benthos region (sea floor) of Townsville shores. Graeme and I went to Geoffrey Bay on Magnetic Island this week on another … Continue reading →

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Cod snoozing in a low tide pool

Posted on 03/09/2015 by Lynn

Here’s a cod I spotted trapped in a small pool at the bottom of a big low tide. The pool wasn’t much bigger than it, but the tide had turned and he would soon be free.

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Low tide walk below the boadwalk at Jezzine Barracks

Posted on 03/09/2015 by Lynn

Graeme and I went on a low tide beach walk with Wildlife Queensland – Townsville Branch Inc. members, led by the erudite marine biologist, John Collins. We found some marvelous seaweeds and corals, among other things. Below are links to the … Continue reading →

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Shoreline photos as inspiration

Posted on 24/08/2015 by Lynn

I am very much enjoying my PressNorth residency. I have been experimenting with creating linocut prints of the reef to feature in Benthos Illuminated, our upcoming 2016 exhibition at Umbrella Studios, Townsville. I draw my imagery from the many photos … Continue reading →

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Where the Community Rehab NQ ‘Beach Shack’ sat during Strand Ephemera 2015

Posted on 24/08/2015 by Lynn

It has been lovely to receive all the positive feedback on the Community Rehab NQ Beach Shack. The wonderful people who took part in the project were a joy to work with. Everyone involved was so enthusiastic, so ready to … Continue reading →

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Beach Shack

Posted on 04/08/2015 by Lynn

Beach Shack: Community Rehabilitation NQ entry into Strand Ephemera 2015 Continue reading →

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PressNorth Printmakers Residency

Posted on 26/05/2015 by Lynn

Wonderful news. I’ve just been selected to do the PressNorth Printmakers 3 month funded residency for 2015/16 at Umbrella Studios. Both are great Townsville art groups to join, if you are not already a member. Their website addresses are: http://pressnorthprintmakers.com/ … Continue reading →

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