Beverley J Irwin

PO Box 491, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350

Email: bebe.art@bigpond.com

"Male Regent Bower Bird"

I am passionate about my art and the environment, the unique structure and aesthetic perfection of our native species inspires me to take a voyage of discovery into their fascinating world. Because of climate change and habitat fragmentation through unrealistic clearing of native vegetation, many of my subjects are already teetering on the verge of extinction, and others are orphaned or injured and being looked after by wildlife careers. I believe that my mission is to record a moment in time in their short lives for future generations to enjoy.

I have exhibited widely throughout Queensland and Interstate, and have been part of group exhibitions in Germany, United Kingdom and New Zealand.

"Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat"

MAJOR AWARDS:

1998 - Best Flora Any Medium - Queensland Wildlife Society
1999 - Best Native Flora - Botanical Art Society of Australasia
2001 - Best Botanical - International Wildlife Exhibition
2001 - Best Mixed Media - Wildlife Society of Australasia
2002 - Best Watercolour - Queensland Wildlife Society
2002 - Best Botanical - Queensland Wildlife Society
2007 - Silver Award (Other Media) - Wildlife Art @ Discovery, Canberra