Art of the Wild exhibition at YAVA Healesville

I'm exhibiting 4 artworks in the YAVA Art of the Wild exhibition.

RSVP to the OPENING NIGHT Thursday 23 January-6pm @ Art of the Wild — YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub Healesville

Exhibition dates: 23 January - 9 March 2025

Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.

252 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, 3777, Victoria (upstairs) accessible entrance at rear via Furmston Lane

Artists exhibiting: Alison Clark, Denise Smith, Elena Kolotusha, Greg Ure, Joanne Everard, Jodie Westall Kimpton, Karin McKee, Kate Taylor, Linda Bester, Lucienne Noontil, Rachael Hammond, Rikki Fisher, Samara Dixon. 

This exhibition is inspired by the untamed spirit of the animal kingdom and features many endangered animals. Whether you're a seasoned art collector, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply someone

Square canvas art exhibition

Pleased to have a couple of pieces accepted into the NaNY Gallery ‘Square’ show now on at Now and Not Yet Cafe (one of my favourite cafés) in Warrandyte, until 29th November.

Both works are acrylic on canvas 25cm x 25cm.

Market stall - Sunday 10th November - Caribbean Park

Date for your diary: Sunday 10th November at Caribbean Park Australian craft & food market 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby. (eastern suburbs of Melbourne) … I’ll be there with a stall full of greeting cards, cushions, prints, a few original artworks and of course Christmas cards, because yes the silly season is approaching frighteningly fast.

This may be my last market stall as I concentrate on illustration projects going forward, so don’t miss it!

If you can’t get there you can shop:

ORIGINAL ARTWORKS in Jo’s Desktop Shop www.josdesktop.com/shop or contact me directly.

CARDS, PRINTS & CUSHIONS in my Etsy Shop www.josdesktop.etsy.com

Latest project: garden murals

That’s a wrap… A letterbox mural featuring Australian native birds that regularly visit the garden and surrounds; and on the same property a wall mural depicting an Edna Walling style garden, complete with a representation of the landscape designer herself, her dog, visiting children and ever present birds. What a privilege to be commissioned this and allowed artistic freedom… the chance to try this trompe l’oeil hole in the wall effect to reveal the hidden garden within this house’s beautiful real-life garden. The bricks are a nod to the original house bricks and some plants modelled from those growing around the wall. The birds chosen from those seen visiting the garden recently… Eastern Spinebill, Rufous fantail, Grey fantail and Black-cockatoos flying overhead. What you can’t hear is surrounding garden full of bird-song … kookaburras, parrots, currawongs, magpies and thornbills to name a few. Needless to say, it was a treat to work there.

Birds featured on the letterbox include Eastern Spinebill, Grey Fantail, Rainbow Lorikeet, King Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Laughing Kookaburra, Magpie and Crimson Rosella.

#josdesktop #gardenmural #ednawallinggarden #wallmural #smallmural #trompeloeil #birdmural #melbourneartist

It’s time to part ways with some of my original illustrations, so keep an eye on Jo’s Desktop shop as I upload new listings from time to time. These will include both unframed and framed artworks for delivery within Australia. If you’re outside of Australia and have your heart set on something, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and I’ll see what I can work out for you for delivery.

Temporary Shop Closure 2023

Please note that my ETSY & Website shops will be temporarily closed during November & December 2023, while I move house. Visit in 2024 for reopening and follow along for new artwork to come.

*** SHOP NOW FOR CHRISTMAS AT ETSY.COM/AU/SHOP/JOSDESKTOP

OR HERE IN MY WEBSITE SHOP

A few of my designs are available on hats, bags, cups and other items and are always available at https://www.REDBUBBLE.com/people/JosDesktop/shop (Note: production & delivery of these are completely in the hands of the RedBubble team.)

JOY 40CM X 40CM EXHIBITION

UPADATE: SOLD

Currently exhibiting this painting at Wyreena Community Arts Centre from 16 November 2022 to 4 February 2023. This group exhibition showcases emerging, mid-career and mature artists from a variety of mediums whose work measures 40cm x 40cm. All works are for sale and address the theme of ‘Joy’.

Naturophilia / Joanne Everard / acrylic on canvas 40cm x 40cm
Artist Statement: (naturophilia: the state or experience of a strong attraction or affinity to nature, nature loving) The aim with this artwork was to express the joy I find in nature and in my busy, messy garden. Using plenty of artistic license, I allowed myself time to enjoy creating a looser style of artwork without a plan; a step away from my usual, detailed, pencil illustrations.

Fundraising Artwork Sale - Grey-headed Flying Fox

Original Art for sale supporting conservation …

Grey-headed Flying-Fox, A3 colour pencil on paper

This cutie burst onto my drawing board a couple of years ago to help spread awareness of threatened species and because it’s Threatened species day on 7th September, I’m now selling the original with of sale going to not-for-profits supporting Australian threatened species…

50% to Fly By Night Bat Clinic
Fly By Night is a licenced DELWP Wildlife Shelter in Melbourne and is run by volunteers dedicated to the rescue & rehabilitation and release of this threatened species

PLUS 50% to Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the biggest private (not for profit) owner and/or manager of land for conservation in Australia. As a leader in the field, their mission is the effective conservation of all Australian native animal species and the habitats in which they live.

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Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) are a vulnerable species and are tired of being blamed for being a pest in our backyards, for eating from our fruiting trees. Their forest habitats are being cleared, so they have no other choice.
The Grey-headed Flying-Fox, also known as the Grey-headed Fruit-bat, is one of the largest bats in the world. It’s primary food source is blossom from Eucalyptus but in some areas it also utilises a wide range of rainforest fruits.
Flying foxes play a major role in the regeneration of forests by pollinating as they feed and dispersing seeds as they move throughout the forest.

To purchase this artwork please visit my website shop : https://www.josdesktop.com/shop

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Grey-headed Flying-Fox, A3 colour pencil on paper

'A Little Birdie Told Me...' group exhibition

Excited to be a late inclusion in 'A Little Birdie Told Me...' group exhibition at The Old Auction House in Kyneton. From 21st March to 9th May in the Studio Gallery you'll see a stella lineup of Australian wildlife artists, featuring bird artworks in a variety of styles.

The Old Auction House gallery is open 7 days, 9am-5pm weekdays, 10am-4pm weekends and open regular hours on public holidays. Check out what else is happening there at www.theoldauctionhouse.com.au or @theoldauctionhouse (Also be sure to pop into the gift shop where amongst the array of quality Australian handmade gifts, you'll also find a selection of my greeting cards.)

THANKYOU to @maiyazawa.art of @australianavianart for organising this exhibition and to @lindarbester for letting me know about it.

#avianart #australianartexhibition #kyneton #theoldauctionhouse #australianwildlife #melbourneartists #australianbirdart #josdesktop #australianillustrator #macedonranges #regionalvictoria #visitvictoria #paintedhoneyeater #australiankingparrot #easternspinebill #diamondfiretail

FUNDRAISING sales - supporting wildlife conservation

Each month, and sometimes more often, I’m releasing an artwork or set of cards or print for sale with 50% of it’s sale price being donated to a relevant Australian wildlife conservation organisations.
My aim in focusing on threatened wildlife has always been to help raise awareness of their intrinsic value and its a great pleasure to be able to raise even a small amount of funds from sale of my art.

So far in 2022, please take a look in my Etsy Shop or Jo’s Desktop Shop for the following:

  • POSSUMS FUNDRAISING PACK OF 9 CARDS - 7 x greeting cards + 2 x mini gift cards - 50% of sale donated to WOTCH Inc.

  • WOMBATS FUNDRAISING BOX OF 8 GREETING CARDS: 2 ea x 4 designs: Bare-nosed wombats and Hairy-nosed wombats. Includes donation to Mange Management Inc.

  • SHOREBIRDS FUNDRAISER - 5 greeting cards - 50% sale to Birdlife Australia - Australian beach-nesting bird art - plover oystercatcher curlew

POSSUMS FUNDRAISING PACK OF 9 CARDS - 7 x greeting cards + 2 x mini gift cards - 50% of sale donated to WOTCH Inc.

WOMBATS fundraising BOX of 8 greeting cards: 2 ea x 4 designs Bare-nosed wombats Hairy-nosed wombats. Includes donation of 50% of sale price to Mange Management Inc

Shorebirds FUNDRAISER - 5 greeting cards - 50% sale to Birdlife Australia - Australian beach-nesting bird art - plover oystercatcher curlew

Last chance for Christmas orders

It's nearly time to shut up shop for the year. I’ll be taking a break from sales, from end of this week to around 17th January.

Jump into my shops now for last minute pre-Christmas orders. I'll send by Express post at no extra cost (within Australia; excluding individual cards).

Pictured is a sample of ready to post gifts.

Get in touch if you have any queries,

And stay tuned here and follow #josdesktop on Facebook and Instagram for updates and reopening next year.

THANK YOU ALL for your interest, support and business this year!

Christmas parcel post cut off dates

ORDER NOW TO DELIVER IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Australia Post recommends posting your gifts no later than 13th December within Australia, 26th November to UK, 30th November to USA.

Please keep these dates in mind when ordering your gift products from my stores. Allow time for me to post to you or feel free to request that I gift wrap and post directly to your recipient. Happy to help!

FAQ: Calendar for 2022?

A Jo’s Desktop Calendar for 2022 ??

I’m afraid not.

Unfortunately I haven’t managed to put together a 2022 calendar this year.

I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy and put my time to some other projects instead like..

- street art painting (to be continued)

- corporate commissions (revealed soon)

- portrait commissions

- freelance desktop publishing and illustration

And between those projects during these weird times we’re in, I’ve tried to slow down, rest and delve into some personal development type art work (like the current Inktober #gulasadventure series).

I’ve had a pretty good run of calendars… as you can see for at least 7 years. And I’m Very grateful for the interest and purchases of them over the years. .. especially those who’ve returned year after year to collect one for themselves or their overseas friends and families. (Apologies if you’ve been waiting for next years to be released).

Stay tuned though… maybe I’ll return to calendars next year with a bigger better one for 2023.

For your 2022 calendar, may I suggest you support one of the many Australian wildlife and environmental charities. Here’s a few suggestions; organisation’s that I like to support, that have calendars ready now

or might have very soon…

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

The Wilderness Society

Project Numbat

WIRES

Birdlife Australia

Keep an eye on my social media stories as I’ll share any others that I see with calendars available. And be sure to let me know if you have or see a great charity calendar.

Cheers, Joanne

Markets 2021

Melbourne Market update: Jo's Desktop will be at Yarra Glen Racecourse Market this Sunday 7th November 9am-2pm.
(Sadly Saturday's Red Hill market has been cancelled due to storm damage)
Stay tuned for December markets... Yarra Glen on Sunday 5th December confirmed, Red Hill a maybe.

Charity Christmas Cards

How sweet are these!
Late 2020 I was commissioned by Vevoke (an Australian bespoke stationary wholesaler) to create 3 designs for Christmas cards for these charity card packs. Of course I said Yes and so here we are rapidly approaching Christmas 2021 and they're now available.

If you see them in your favourite card shop, snap them up... support a charity and Australian artists like 'lil ol' me.

Available at Hello Sunday: https://hellosunday.com/collections/charity-christmas-cards and at many retailers Australia wide.

Platypus vinyl sticker ( includes donation to Australian Platypus Conservancy )

Decorate your equipment, personalise your stationery and celebrate this unique Aussie animal!

$2 from each sale of this Platypus vinyl sticker is donated to Australian Platypus Conservancy (at end of financial year)

Sticker Features:
- Size: 13cm x 8cm approx
- Permanent, kiss-cut white vinyl adhesive
- Super durable and water-resistant
- 1.5mm white border around the design
- Made in Melbourne

Printed on this stickers is an original painting by Joanne Pearcy - Platypus on green mossy rocks.
Originally painted on wood board in acrylic, this most unique of Australian animals, the Platypus looks to us, asking some tough questions about what we’re doing to protect our environment. Why is he sitting high and dry and not in a lovely clean river? He’s certainly asking for some attention... as are all the wild platypus. This unique egg-laying mammal (a monotreme) is in urgent need of having its conservation classification upgraded to threatened. We can all help by keeping our waterways clear of rubbish and encouraging government bodies to pay more attention to the health of our environment and biodiversity ... also vital for our own livelihoods.

* Please note that although I try hard to get my photo colour accurate to the actual print, computer/device screens may show slight differences.

These and other platypus gifts are available at www.Etsy.com/au/shop/josdesktop

Exhibiting at Wyreena - The Arts Lounge, 2 August - 27 November 2021

Excited to have my work filling Room 1 of the lovely Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon, Victoria. Drop in to see a large selection of my originals, along with some cards, prints & gifts, all available for purchase.

Pencil Portrait pricelist 2021

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A great gift idea for family or friends.
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Drawn from your photo(s) with artist quality graphite or colour pencils on 210gsm-300gsm acid free card.

Simply email a photo of the subject you would like drawn to email [!at] josdesktop.com and your ideas of size and we can discuss your requirements.
When sending digital photos, please ensure the quality is good and that the eyes of the subject are clearly visible. If sending more than one photo, please indicate your preferred option.

Portraits take around 4 weeks to complete. A preview of your drawing will be emailed to you when complete, for your approval.
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A5 (148x210mm) or 6x8" size portrait - BW drawn in middle of an A4 ... cost is $150 (or $180 in colour)
A4 (210x297mm) or 8x10" size portrait - BW drawn in middle of an A3 ... cost is $180 (or $220 in colour)
A3 (297x420mm) or 11x16" size portrait - BW full size A3 ... cost is $220 (or $250 in colour)
Other sizes, both smaller or larger, available by request.