Simpson Desert
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 09, 2004 at 13:11
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Karsten from Birdsville Studio
Gidday all. For those interested in viewing the largest gallery of
Simpson Desert images (that I know of) click on the following link
Simpson Desert Gallery
Also, for
Birdsville enthusiasts,
Birdsville
What about Desert Flower lovers? Flora of the
Simpson Desert
Wolfgang John has been painting the
Simpson Desert for almost 30 years now. He's been living in
Birdsville for the last 10 years, and there would only be one or two souls that have spent as much time in the Simpson as he!
Enjoy the
Simpson Desert through the eyes of one of Australia's leading watercolour artists, and if you're visiting
Birdsville, drop in and meet him.
Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 09, 2004 at 13:33
Thursday, Dec 09, 2004 at 13:33
Can't wait to see them in person Karsten, i wanted to go to
Birdsville in 2001 but Kerry didn't oh
well this time we will be there.
Baz.
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Follow Up By: Karsten from Birdsville Studio - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 02:53
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 02:53
It should be a blast Baz. Has Kerry changed her mind about coming out or did you change it for her? Look forward to meeting you both.
I'm sure there'll be plenty of chat prior to the event, but if there's anything we can do this end, don't hesitate to drop me a line.
Jackie and I will be off to NZ for a couple of weeks mid-end Jan. and other than our annual pilgrimage to
Adelaide for the WOMAD music festival we'll be here in
Birdsville and contactable. I'll have one eye on the
forum anyway.
Regards
Karsten
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Reply By: beatit - Thursday, Dec 09, 2004 at 14:15
Thursday, Dec 09, 2004 at 14:15
Hi Karsten,
Hope to see the
shop and sample the coffee (plus a meal) around the end of September next year. We'll be on our way home after 3 months travelling (mainly the
Kimberley). We'll have done the Simpson all being
well so will be in a better position to appreciate the art associated with it.
Kind regards
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Follow Up By: Karsten from Birdsville Studio - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 02:48
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 02:48
Well that sounds like a great trip! It's true enough, though, you need to spend some time in the Simpson to truely appreciate the paintings.
I'm always envious when people come in out of
the desert or are just about to head out (always wish we could be out there!). We have to squeeze trips in beginning and end of season and then try and find a good enough reason when the
shop's open to nick out.
We've had a few good little jaunts over the last few weeks. We just had our second child end of July so short trips are just about all we can manage at the mo. There's some magic country between the Diamantina and the
Bedourie Rd. to the north-east. It's all cross-country but it's worth it. Lots of hilly terrain affording amazing
views over the Diamantina and dune country. Up around the Waddis is also very interesting - both East & West of the
Bedourie Rd.
Look forward to catching up after Races next year then.
Karsten
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