nightstalkers-stories

He just… shows up. No agenda. No drama. Just this quiet presence that somehow makes everything feel a little more manageable. The Moment of Inspiration When I am travelling and within Australia and setting up temporary spaces wherever I land. […]

Some days you’re sunshine and possibility. Other days you’re Lady Grumps. And honestly? Both are perfectly valid. The Moment of Inspiration I was painting these Australian animals, thinking about how everyone expects koalas to be these cuddly, sweet creatures. But

Everyone thinks of kangaroos hopping around in bright sunshine. Playful. Bouncy. Tourist-postcard cute. But I’ve seen them at dusk. And that’s when you realize: there’s nothing cute about a mother kangaroo protecting her young. She’s pure, grounded power. The Moment

Your Secret Hug from the Dark Most people see bats and think scary. I see them and think… cozy? Which probably says something about me, but hear me out. The Moment of Inspiration Everyone always shows bats with wings spread

Some creatures run from attention. Others live for it. Frill Seeker is absolutely, unapologetically the second type. A frilled lizard who doesn’t just accept the spotlight, she demands it. The Moment of Inspiration Here’s what everyone gets wrong about frilled

Some neighbors ask permission. Others just move in and make themselves comfortable. Mischievous Miss is definitely the second type. A brushtail possum who’s figured out suburban life and decided she likes it here, thank you very much. The Moment of

Not every presence needs to be loud. Some just exist with such certainty that you can’t help but notice. Dame Hush was that for me. A barn owl who didn’t make a sound but somehow said everything with her eyes.