Introduction

Geographically isolated for thousands of years, the Australian island state of Tasmania is home to a fascinating group of animals that can be found nowhere else in the world.

With carefully executed drawings in pencil, pen, ink and watercolour, Tasmanian artist Tim Squires celebrates the captivating beauty of the island's endemic wildlife, salutes the long tradition of fine natural history and zoological illustration, and highlights the need for us to care deeply about the conservation of the Tasmanian environment.

A selection of drawings from the artist's portfolio are now available as a suite of finely-crafted limited edition prints.

This traditionally illustrated monograph of five endemic Tasmanian species is richly detailed, superbly presented, and sure to be welcomed by all who share a love of art, nature, and the very beautiful animals of Tasmania.