Commission a portrait by Emma Kaufmann

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Koala Mum and Joey


photo credit Linda Abercrombie from Paint My Photo


Acrylic inks and watercolor by Emma Kaufmann

Just felt so inspired by this week's koala prompt from my nature art painting group.

In some parts of Australia, koala populations have grown out of control. You might have seen reports recently of a controversial mass culling in Victoria along the Great Ocean Road. In other parts, koalas are endangered by a whole range of threats, from habitat clearing and wild dog attacks to road accidents and disease. In south-east Queensland, a groundbreaking study is tracking individual koalas to see how they're faring.

"This is really the largest and most intensive koala-monitoring project ever done. To monitor those koalas, we have to send field teams out with a directional antenna and they track the koala down and check it out with binoculars and make sure it's OK." You can read more about this project here. Let's hope it finds some good information on how to protect koalas from threats to their habitat.

You can buy prints of this artwork here and t-shirts featuring this print here.

Linking up to Paint Party Friday! Let's all join in and spread the koala love.

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33 comments:

  1. PaintingWriteMarch 20, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    They're such lovely animals - never bothering anyone. It's sad that the same is true for so many animals like this. Your painting is beautiful - such lovely colours.

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  2. Valerie-JaelMarch 20, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Beautiful work! I LOVE this one! Happy PPF, Valerie

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  3. Andrea @ From The SolMarch 20, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    A beautiful work of art ... I admire your talent.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  4. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    awesome work! and how wonderful that you offer your art for a cause. All the best!

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  5. froebelsternchenMarch 20, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Gosh they are so cute and I adore what you have painted!
    LOVELY!

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  6. sheila 77March 20, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Brilliant painting, your choice of colours and your way of painting brings these creatures so much to life.

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  7. Linda KunsmanMarch 20, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    what a beautiful painting Emma! I'd love to hold a real koala so I appreciate all that is done to help save any of our precious species. Happy PPF!

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  8. Paper rainbowMarch 20, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    My first ever toy was a koala whom as a toddler I named teddy kola ...since that time I have a deep love for these beautiful animals. I love your wonderfully coloured piece. You use inks so well Emma.

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  9. GlorV1March 20, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Your painting is awesome. They are beautiful creatures and hopefully something can be done about any abuse on them. Thanks for stopping by my PPF post. Have a wonderful day.

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  10. GigglesMarch 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Gorgeous painting and creatures. I hate the idea of culling... I think nature should be left alone. So sad.

    Hugs Giggles

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  11. JulieMarch 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Love the painting.

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  12. Kate RobertsonMarch 20, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Nice painting of koala mom and babe. So sweet.

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  13. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    We were able to see koalas at our last trip to the zoo. Love your rendition

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  14. My name is Erika.March 20, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Love the colors you chose in your koala piece. Very bright and what I think of when I think Australia. Sorry about your snow-we're getting it too.

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  15. lorraines resources and rewardsMarch 21, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    this is just lovely love all the colors thanks for sharing

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  16. Ayala ArtMarch 21, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    ohmygosh this is so cute!!!

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  17. Tammie DickersonMarch 21, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    LOVE your colors!! Your painting is SO much better than the photo :)

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  18. dentheMarch 22, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    I LOVE koals's, they are so cute and cuddly. And I think your colourful version of them is looking amazing. Great work!

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  19. ViolaMarch 23, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Oh my.. how sweet and awesome! :)

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  20. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    WOW! Amazing work! Love your paintings :)

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  21. Ryan JMarch 23, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    I love the colors in your painting! Koalas are really cute.

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  22. brokenteepeeMarch 23, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    A gorgeous rendition of a mother's love - no matter the species the love comes through.

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  23. OhMyShihTzuMarch 23, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    I am definitely going to have to follow up with this regarding the koalas, they seem like great little creatures, and ones that need protection.

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  24. Pawesome CatsMarch 24, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Such a beautiful painting! Interestingly, the south-east Queensland study on koalas you refer to is not far from where I live..

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  25. MattieDogMarch 24, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    What beautiful and inspiriting artistic talent you have!! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  26. CarleenpMarch 24, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    How cool! Love the painting!

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  27. DogvillsMarch 24, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    What a beautiful artwork.

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  28. Tails Are WaggingMarch 24, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    This is incredibly beautiful - love the colours you chose!

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  29. SadieMarch 24, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    This is beautiful - love the choice of colours!

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  30. SadieMarch 24, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    This is beautiful - great choice of colours.

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  31. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Its on my bucket list to get to interact with Koalas!

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  32. Jodi Jarvis-TherrianMarch 24, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Magical art !!!!!!

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  33. Tails Are WaggingMarch 25, 2015 at 3:13 AM

    Absolutely stunning! I also love the choice of colours you selected. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

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