Small Birds and the Lessons of Art

[gabbywillmott]

I recently had the honor of drawing this portrait for @tamara_griffiths_ of ‘Ducky’ a much loved member of the #kallista, #worldveganday and #duckrescue community. I loved the process of working with you @tamara_griffiths_ and ducky. It’s so good to come to the #dandenongranges and spend time in the restful and life giving permaculture nursery. He’s a very lucky ducky to be there with you 😎😊😊👍❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2SWmul-jj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uf9atqb0s2xy

[gabbywillmott]

Happy Valentine’s Day! This is such a beautiful and fitting image to describe a marriage or close relationship. I bought this for my husband from #kapiartspace in #kalorama #dandenongranges #victoria I love your work @samuel_hardidge ! Great stuff 😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2R7HclxW0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o9r3209i1qk1

[gabbywillmott]

I recently had the honor of drawing this portrait for @tamara_griffiths_ of ‘Ducky’ a much loved member of the #kallista, #worldveganday and #duckrescue community. I loved the process of working with you @tamara_griffiths_ and ducky. It’s so good to come to the #dandenongranges and spend time in the restful and life giving permaculture nursery. He’s a very lucky ducky to be there with you 😎😊😊👍❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2RRvCl1ni/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1udzcbwrw3z0m

[gabbywillmott]

😂 the scribble in the top corner belongs to my toddler. He came to help draw his sister. I had so much fun with these new pencils! Thank you Secret Santa! #prismacolor #colour #sketch #sketchingpeople #sittingonaball #flowers #children #people #portraits #familytime #collaboratingwithchildren #toddlerart #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3OnsjlSsJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12dpf4n9in97v

[gabbywillmott]

Some Really old stuff I made over 20 years ago now! #hsc #hscart #face #oilpastel #oilpastelart #bluesandgreens #cleaningout https://www.instagram.com/p/Brt7popFXmS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gk85cjm5kbkc

[gabbywillmott]

Tentative, cautious, curious, alive.. these are the things that come to mind as I draw small birds. I love their obvious vulnerability; as I believe it’s something us humans try to hide and doesn’t serve us well to do so. The ability to fly, to escape, to use their wings for freedom and necessity is also something I admire about birds. It is who they are, it’s their natural ability to fly. It is a perfect companion to their vulnerability. This makes me wonder; as a human, how am I vulnerable? How am I free? And is it as beautiful to see as when I watch these little birds? @kapiartspace #kapiartspace #smallbirds #dandenongranges #kaloramapark #scarletrobin #australianbirds #christmasgifts #art #artsale https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjR31IF2gt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sz01hrffor78

[gabbywillmott]

Hello lovelies, if you like my paintings and drawings but can’t afford an original, please purchase a print or card for yourself or someone special this Christmas! 😀 🤩🎄❤️ Just comment that you are interested and I’ll send you the info. 😊 #christmas #christmascard #christmascards #prints #originalart #originalartwork #originalartworks #supportart #bird #art #card https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYnC0HlD3p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y0jypmenh3c9

[gabbywillmott]

#bird #parrot #sketch #inksketch #rosella #dandenongranges #art #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRxnp3FACC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13g78c35aiynt

[gabbywillmott]

A little #australiannativebird I’ve been so keen to draw lately! #bird #pen #drawing #ink #australian https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJ9ZxDlVl_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14zgaave3vu5d

[gabbywillmott]

#painting #trees for #stagebackdrop for my children’s #schoolmusical ! 😀😎 I have had so much fun painting this! If anyone needs a #backdrop or #mural #muralart painted, send me a message and we can have a chat (free quote) ❤️🙌🏻 #theatre #paint #freequote https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8dTB3ltZv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17aa869xsniup

[gabbywillmott]

I just sold this precious beauty. It’s name is ‘Rest’. I love this picture. It is a reminder for me to ‘rest’. In our business of going from one thing to another, this concept of pausing and taking a moment to recalibrate is often overlooked. This bird pausing, just for a moment, before taking off again is what made me notice that I can do the same. I will miss having this piece on my wall. I still have prints available. If anyone would like to purchase one please message me. A4 prints are only $20 and A5 cards $8. (Plus postage) Or, if you happen to be in the area, you can pop into the Kallista nursery and buy a print in person and enjoy the other artworks there on display. Prints are only $10 at the nursery! 😀🌸🙌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BptLSNxlmmW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dxtbc0h5p8ex

[gabbywillmott]

#Halloween has become a #family #celebration that I love and look forward to every year. In the past I had been fearful of participating but when my children were so keen to get involved, I got right into looking at its origins, it’s meaning and different ways people all over the world celebrate similar things. So, I decided to embrace it, making it my own. This is a day (a season actually) that I take, to reflect on death, fear, life, and the afterlife.. Halloween opens up a gateway to asking questions, thinking deeply, making light of, and sharing joy and fun in community with others. I hope you enjoy the pics. This was my #artastherapy #contemplativeart #artasmindfulness station. I made some others too, I might take some pictures of them too if you like 😜 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmGeoRlgbA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=733b7xev9diw

[gabbywillmott]

#Halloween #skull #clay #artastherapy #contemplativeart #artasmindfulness #makingmindfulart These are the skulls that I will put outside to brave the elements, the jewels inside slowly to be revealed! 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmE5a-FuLI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b0sz87st227u

[gabbywillmott]

The space between papers and pieces and playfulness makers... My piles of #artworks after our #workshop at #heritagehilldandenong last night. I’m really looking forward to helping our participants make these into their final framed pieces of art in the 3rd week! Next Thursday, writer @nadineevansker will lead us through mediative and mindfulness practices using writing techniques. Follow the link in my bio if you are keen to come along or find out more about it! 😀🌸👍 #cityofgreaterdandenong #art #belongingandcommunity @nadineevansker @belonging_and_community https://www.instagram.com/p/BpYCS6WFUEV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e49uvkamokb2

[gabbywillmott]

Precious things... I used these for my workshop today ‘Seeing beauty in yourself’ to symbolize the perfect beauty in our imperfections. As I am unpacking these objects I am still enjoying the colours, the textures, the shapes... so much beauty. It has just become apparent to me that together, these objects are even more beautiful (similar to us, as people’s I think). 😜❤️❤️❤️ #seeingbeautyinyourself #seeingbeauty #preciousthings #shells #wood https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3mKf5lCmp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1px1jt3sliz2d

[gabbywillmott]

Last few days to make a booking for this beautiful, raw, gentle and heartfelt workshop. Click on the link in the bio to book a place! 😀🎉 #madetocreate #seeingbeautyinyourself #sketching #art #workshop #selflove #artasmindfulness #beauty #drawing #figurativeart #oilpastel #artliner #charcoal #artintensive #melbourne #wheelershill #wheelershilllibrary #monashgalleryofart https://www.instagram.com/p/BoT4JmClfIy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7g1vn6ruoddg

[gabbywillmott]

#eye #ink #pen #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn0y2twF9ha/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vazemtdli17o