MANDY FRANCIS
Moment on the Mountain
Oil on canvas 152 x 141cm
Seeing a Lyrebird in the wild is so so special. I’ve managed to find a regular hang out for them. Secret location over looking Dyarubbin (the Hawkesbury) I’ve sat waiting patiently, I’ve sketched, started paintings. Lyrebirds blend into the environment so well, their plumage isn’t as colourful as some other birds, but they have these big eyes, elegant stripy tails (the male does).