Blue Mountains Banner Series
Project Introduction
The Blue Mountains Banner Series is a collection of digital illustrations created to celebrate the unique wildlife and natural landscapes of the Blue Mountains region.
Commissioned by Blue Mountains City Council, the series was developed to bring local flora and fauna into everyday public spaces, creating moments of connection between the community and the natural environment that surrounds them.
Inspired by the diversity of species found throughout the region, the illustrations combine wildlife, botanical elements and seasonal themes to reflect the character and beauty of the Blue Mountains landscape.
Project Details
Project
Blue Mountains Banner Series (winter and summer)
Commissioned by
Blue Mountains City Council
Location
Blue Mountains, NSW
Medium
Digital illustration / public art banners
Themes
Australian wildlife, native flora, seasonal landscapes
Inspired by the Blue Mountains Landscape
The Blue Mountains is a place shaped by its distinctive eucalypt forests, sandstone landscapes and remarkable biodiversity. The banner series draws inspiration from the plants and animals that make this environment unique.
Each illustration began with research into local species, using observations from the landscape and reference photography to create accurate yet engaging representations of native wildlife and flora.
From iconic animals to the smaller details often overlooked, the artworks aim to encourage curiosity and appreciation for the natural world that exists alongside our communities.
Seasonal Stories
The Blue Mountains Banner Series explores the changing character of the landscape across the seasons, celebrating the wildlife and native plants that make this region unique.
The series has been developed as two seasonal collections, each capturing a different expression of the Blue Mountains environment through carefully researched illustrations of local flora and fauna.
The winter collection has now been unveiled, bringing these artworks into public spaces throughout the region. The summer collection is currently being held for a future reveal and will be shared once officially released.
From Observation to Illustration
Creating the banner series involved combining my background of wildlife observation, photography, research and digital illustration.
Reference images were gathered to understand the characteristics, behaviours and details of each species. These observations informed the composition, textures and storytelling within each artwork.
The illustrations were developed through a layered digital process, building individual elements of wildlife, plants and landscape into cohesive seasonal scenes designed for large-scale public display.
Bringing the Artwork into Public Spaces
Seeing the completed banners installed throughout the Blue Mountains transformed the illustrations from digital artworks into part of the everyday environment.
Displayed at large scale, the banners create opportunities for residents and visitors to encounter local wildlife in unexpected places - encouraging connection, recognition and appreciation of the species that share this landscape.
