100 Artworks for a Koala entry by Kerri Dixon.    Title: ‘On High Alert’  – coloured pencils.

Living with Koalas artist - Kerri Dixon

Kerri DIXON

Artist based in Queensland. 

Drawing, painting… Australia  – wildlife art is my passion.

100 Artworks for a Koala entry: Title:’On High Alert‘. | Size: W 35cm x H 25cm | Medium: Caran D’ache Luminance coloured pencils on Canson Mi Tientes Touch paper

“Normally you will find Koalas in all stages of rest and sleep, however this piece reflects that the Koala faces so many dangers in these current times that they need to be more alert to what is happening around them.” Kerri Dixon

Nature and wildlife artist specialising in pastel and charcoal paintings. Wide range of skills in all forms of art from painting & photography through to digital and editing. Currently living self sufficiently running a small farm and working on pet portrait commissions while discovering ideas for a solo art exhibition in the future and creating both in person workshops and online art classes painting nature and wildlife in the medium of pastels.  Actively involved in local regional art societies and winner of various awards. 

2019 – Best in Exhibition “Tabby” Maryborough Art Society members challenge
2019 – Highly commended “Golden Glow” – Maryborough Art Society members challenge
2019 – First Place “Guardian of the rainforest” – Maryborough Art Society members challenge 2016 – Finalist “Natural Abstraction” – Moreton Bay Awards
2015 – Finalist “Looking for a Future” – Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards
2015 – Best in show “The Silent Stare” – Redcliffe Art Society
2015 – Special Recognition Award “Misunderstood” – Light Space & Time online art gallery
2015 – Wildlife art award “My Island Home” – WABA Annual Exhibition ‘Floriade’ Canberra 2014 – Best application of chosen medium “Misunderstood” – Wildlife Art @ Discovery, Canberra 

Publications 

“Meows & Roars of Inspiration” (Looking for a Future) – Out of Step Books 

instagram: kezart

www.kerridixonart.com

Living with Koalas 100 artworks