painting dacelo novaeguineae (the laughing kookaburra)
This blog shares the story behind my painting of the iconic Australian laughing kookaburra, dacelo novaeguineae. You’ll find fun species-specific facts, insights from my life as a veterinarian, and the personal journey of restarting a painting that just wasn’t working. As always, this piece is part of my fauna collection—complete with a tea-stained background, colour bubbles, and scientific labels.