Year - 2026 · Size - 32 x 23 cm / 12½ x 9 in · Medium - Ink and pen on paper

Nestled into the dunes amongst the slender grasses between Lake Tyers and the ocean, I found a sheltered spot to paint the grey and sombre day. Couples walked their dogs past without disturbing the quiet. Then a pair of magpies arrived and, with the confidence only magpies have, decided to make themselves the subjects.