pen and ink – Page 4

A friend asked what the relevance of the hedge maze was in this cover. I wanted to say it was international hedge maze day, but really there was no particular reason at all- it was just a hedge maze. It was a fun cover to do… I got to think up lots of weird little situations, almost like a ‘Where’s Wally‘ illustration (but nowhere near as complicated).

Quokka, issue 694, November 19 2009- hedge maze

Quokka- supermarket

Quokka, issue 693, November 12 2009- supermarket

Quokka- camping

They’ve certainly earned their badges.

Quokka, issue 692, November 5 2009- camping

Quokka- Melbourne Cup

Quokka, issue 691, October 29 2009- the Melbourne Cup

Quokka- Breast Cancer Awareness

The Quokka newspaper has been helping to promote the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The NBCF campaign materials are all coloured pink, hence the many different shades used in this week’s cover.

Quokka, issue 670, October 22 2009- breast cancer awareness

Quokka- Rotto marathon

A marathon is held on Rottnest Island each year- competitors run four laps of the course, taking in the picturesque salt lakes and ocean views while gasping for breath and begging for water. My brother’s girlfriend did the course this year- she is an absolute trooper.