I love the whole shebang of being on Etsy! Of course it is the creating that really gets me going. But I enjoy listing my works, thinking about how to link my work with those who love and respect nature. Creating the story of why this feather or these shells or those leaves were special enough to me to paint them. I also get enjoyment out of parcelling up my work to post to a client -- cutting up the cardboard boxes to protect the drawing, tying up the ribbon, making the card and writing the greeting, sending it off to anywhere around the world.

But maybe what I love most are the stories people tell me about how my work resonates with them. One lovely lady bought a feather in memory of a special uncle for whom feathers were a strong symbol. Another has a feather drawing and now a leaf painting on her bedside table. She told me she loves to wake up and look at it. But maybe this comment sums it up best:

"I have kept the other drawing for myself. It is good that in today's busy world you have chosen to take the time to share your artistic connection. It gives others a link to the centre of being that nature imparts to all. Your drawing helps me retain my connection to that which is truly important."

Through my drawings I hope to show my respect and love for our fragile environment. The birds help to support me, so I support them by making regular donations to Birdlife Australia. I try to live as lightly and mindfully as I can.