Drawing Koalas, Now That They Are Endangered
September 13, 2026
Ink drawings of koalas made by hand in Dayboro. What changed after the 2022 endangered listing, the one that sold, and what is still on the wall.
📅 28–29 NOV | ⏰ 10AM–4PM | 📍 DAYBORO
What happens when an artist opens the doors to her private gallery and gives visitors permission to be a little naughty? There’s only one way to find out.Tucked away in the hills, Running Duck Studio is getting ready to join the fun of Naughty November on Tawny Trails, with a gallery experience that promises something a little different.For one special weekend, the doors to the RDS gallery will be open to visitors without the usual appointment requirement — a rare opportunity to step inside, explore the art and discover what lies behind the doors of this tucked-away creative studio.”
Be among the first to explore Backyard Confessions, an entirely new collection of artworks being released especially for the occasion. Expect fresh discoveries, familiar Australian moments and a new collection ready to find its way into the world.Ask for a sneak peek at a completely new artistic concept currently in development. It’s an opportunity to glimpse where the creative journey is heading next — before the wider world gets to see it.
At Running Duck Studio, your visit will begin with a little indulgence, and permissions on offer that your sensible side has been waiting for someone to approve.
Tap into your creative side with a little fun activity, and with summer approaching, there might even be an opportunity to let your inner child out to play. After all, who says a gallery visit must be entirely well-behaved?
Naughty November is all about taking a little time for yourself before December's endless demands arrive. Gather your besties, explore the Tawny Trails hinterland and make time for art, unexpected discoveries and a little well-deserved fun.
Running Duck Studio will be opening its gallery doors for this special weekend, so you can drop in, take your time and enjoy the experience without needing to book ahead.
Ink drawings of koalas made by hand in Dayboro. What changed after the 2022 endangered listing, the one that sold, and what is still on the wall.
They come through the gums before a storm and the whole paddock hears them first. Four birds, one flash of red, and the hardest thing I have ever tried to put down in ink.
Six weeks, four countries, one full camera. The gate at Charles de Gaulle, a plane pointed at Istanbul, and the long hop home to the studio. Last post from the road.