Spring Moth. First studio visitor of the season #art #oilpainting #moth #insect #insectpainting

Not quite done with daffodils yet….And I’ve got some late bloomers still to come. #art #daffdils #oilpainting #australianpainter #stilllife

Chrysanthemums and Christmas beetle-A recent commission #art #oilpainting #stilllife #christmasbeetle

While I agree EV owners should pay for roads etc, the haste to implement when EVs are such a fledgling asset smacks of politics. The bigger road funding issue would be getting heavy transport to pay their fair share, that would make a huge impact #AusPol

Another daffodil from yesterday. First time I’ve planted them and I’m in love! #art #spring #daffodil #oulpainting

Sprung! #art #oilpainting #daffodil #spring

The wash and the rocks from my daily walk. #art #oilpainting #seascape

I wish I was a fly on the wall..sometimes #art #oilpainting #insectpainting #fly #flypainting

Spring Cicada #art #cicada #oilpainting

A fly upon the wall. LI stein g to yesterday’s gossip #art #oilpainting #entemology #fly #flypainting #bluebottle

Detail #art #stilllife #crysanthenem #blueandwhite #delftblueandwhite

The cicada from last spring #oilpainting #art #insect #portrait

Late afternoon rocks. A painting for a friend #art #oilpainting #seascape

A commission for a perfect little Scottie. #art #scottishterrier #dog #portrait

A jewel from the garden - Last spring. I can never believe my eyes when I see these spectacular creatures #art #oilpainting #cicada

Beach and Rocks from my recent exhibition at Project Gallery in Woollahra #art #painting #figurativepainting #landscapepainting #turosshead

Bertie, my sister’s dog shaking off the sea. #art #oilpainting #dog #wheatenterrier #dogportrait

Enid, my brother’s dog. Getting on now. He found her as a 1 year old running with Dingoes. She has a very unique character. #art #oilpainting #dogportrait #portraitpainting

My insect wall filling up fast again. #orchardswallowtailcaterpillar #christmasbeetle #cicada #moth #leopardslug #insects

‘Tulips’ from my recent show at Project Gallery in Woollahra #stilllife #oilpainting #andreawilsonartist

My walk to the voting booth this morning (I’m out of area). Wall to wall coalition volunteers in this marginal seat, but everyone behaving. Regardless of who wins, Australian elections are something we can all be proud of.

Blue cup #blueandwhite #art #painting

Still life study for a commission #claricecliff #art #andreawilsonartist #oilpainting #stilllife

Studio Spider. I have a handful of little insects, ( and this little blue spider) for sale on my website, link in bio. #painting #art #spiderpainting

🧐Are the Libs hiding their identity? 1st envelope looks like it could be official voting info, BUT reply paid goes to "LPA NSW", not AEC. Small print authorisation on form only says "Liberal", not Liberal Party & there's 3 different postal addresses. Seriously guys? Own up. #Auspol

All if these articles about Le Pen lay bare the failure of so much contemporary journalism. It cannot understand a profession that is not actively supporting a ‘side’, or peddling influence - but that is simply bound to interpret the law…

Bridget McKenzie on #AfternoonBriefing - basically just gave their game away on controlling the school curriculum - it's all about being able to express climate change denialism #auspol

Kitchen Study. If anyone wants to know why Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy costing is so way off, ask me. Having been a participant in a #deliberativedemocracy project, I’ve taken a close look, and I know why he’s got it so wrong. #art #stilllife #kitchenpainting #oilpainting

Slowly slowly working my way off Instagram. It has been an absolute must for #emergingartists like me. But of all the platforms I think it is the most addictive and the most harmful for mental health. Particularly for young people. Anyway, here’s 2 little table settings! #art #cutlery #oilpainting

I have a generous lime tree #art #oilpainting #limes

Today: A Bee #bee #art #insect #oilpainting

Group Show ‘Shaken not Stirred’ coming up 10 April at project Gallery in Woollahra #art #artexhibition #gin

Darling Moth #moth #art #insect #oilpainting

‘What she said’ as heard by the fly on the wall…. “Insects are amazing” #art #fly #insect #oilpainting

Cheeseboard through the mirror #art #oilpainting #cheeseboard #mandarin #olives

Breakfast with Julia. Julia was my Mum. She had an amazing #greenthumb and her #orchid s thrived. Whenever they bloom at my house it’s like she’s dropping in to say hello #art #oilpainting #stilllife

#koi #painting #oilpainting #oilonboard #art

Time to start posting art and remove myself from instagram. Starting with this very special cicada that had only just emerged from its shell. #art #oilpainting #painting #insect #cicada

At that moment, In that meeting, suits and ties suddenly became ridiculous.

I’ll be taking part in a deliberative process on the question “what should be done to reduce the impact on cost of living and lives in Bennelong as we move away from coal and gas” . Inclusive participatory democracy in action! Hats off to Jerome Laxale MP for the initiative.

If Australian democracy is precious to you -as it is to me - I recommend this great ( little ) book by #lucindaholdforth publishing.monash.edu/product/21st...