Spotted Handfish 2 "Endangered" by Tasha Waller birds south of Swansea

south of Swansea

Days of My Life

Southwest National Park

The reference images used for this drawing were captured by nature photographers Micheal Eastwell (possum) and Tatiana Gerus (waratah)

the name is derived from the Latin laurus for the resemblance of the leaves to laurel

Spotted Handfish 2 "Endangered" by Tasha Waller birds south of Swansea"Endangered" is a poignant tribute to the critically endangered spotted handfish, a unique species endemic to Tasmania. This colour pencil drawing, rendered on black paper, captures the delicate beauty and the urgent plight of this remarkable fish, based on an image captured in the River Derwent, its natural habitat. In this piece, the spotted handfish is depicted with meticulous detail, showcasing its distinctive spotted pattern and the unusual, hand