Jabiru

This is an abstract vector I created last week. I’m having fun with limited palettes, textured backgrounds and abstract shapes. I’m moving further away from the confines of perfect lines and structures, and it’s honestly very freeing! I think this Jabiru has a lot of character, with her elongated, wobbly legs and cheeky smile. 🙂

abstract vector drawing of a jabiru

Australian Bird Art

I designed a series of Australian birds, and these Top End birds were my first choice. They are a little different to my usual style, but I’m really digging the way they turned out. I enjoyed playing around with textures and background noise to add depth to the drawings and make them more interesting. I also used more sharp angles instead of my usual curves and I love the results!

I think my favourite is the Black-necked Stork (more commonly known as the Jabiru), but the Bush Stone-curlew gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling, with its funny long legs. Click on the images to enlarge them. If you want to download any of these as a print, please head over to my Etsy store.

Frida Kahlo

“I paint flowers so they will not die” – Frida Kahlo

Some facts about Frida:

  • Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who created many self portraits with themes of pain, love and identity.
  • She suffered from chronic pain due to contracting polio as a child and a serious bus accident when she was 18.
  • She had a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Diego, and both had affairs throughout their marriage.
  • Frida was bisexual and often had affairs with women.
  • It’s really hard to write “Frida” without putting a “y” at the end.
Frida Kahlo vector with tropical flowers, palms, and butterflies