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Sandra is self taught and has been a professional artist and illustrator for more than 26 years. During this time she has had a cartoon strip running for 8 years, designed numerous corporate logos, worked with the RSPCA, the Qld Police Force and quite a few City Councils as a cartoonist and illustrator. She has taught realistic drawing at numerous primary schools with a focus on conservational education, designed and made theatre costumes and sets as well as taught stage make-up, she has designed and made unique jewellery, illustrated 9 childrens books and written and illustrated 3 more.
In 1998 she started to organise art exhibitions for art groups and the Inaugural International Wildlife Exhibition in 1999, which took 2 years to organise, was a major challenge with 20 overseas artists exhibiting beside Australian ones. After previously holding the positions of President, Treasurer, Secretary and Editor, Sandra is again holding the position of President of the Qld Wildlife Artists Society Inc.
Although in previous years Sandra has exhibited a few times a year at the bigger shows, she finds it harder these days as her originals sell quickly and she is unable to keep up with demand. Her limited edition geclee reproductions sell well and are available from her website.
Concentrating her energy now on painting the worlds endangered species Sandra works in all mediums and is especially keen on mixed medium paintings. She is an art judge, an art teacher working with adults and children, a popular workshop tutor and is a product demonstrator for Faber-Castell.
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Support for Conservation:
Sandra is an active member of many wildlife and conservation groups locally, nationally and internationally. Each year she chooses two local and one international wildlife conservation group to donate original artworks and limited edition giclee reproductions for fundraising. A percentage of many or her originals are also donated to 'good causes'.
Sandra insists that all funds raised from her donated paintings and prints are used for the cause and only supports groups where either ALL workers are volunteers or there are only a few paid workers. This is one of her solutions to deciding who she can help each year from the huge number of requests she gets to donate art and prints.
Special Achievements:
- 2016 - Best in Show
http://www.qldwildlifeartists.com.au
International Wildlife in Art QWASI
- 2016 - Australian Ambassador for Faber-Castell Pty Ltd
http://www.faber-castell.com.au
- 2015 - Put Some Colour in your Life
http://www.colourinyourlife.com.au/tv-show-ep/sandra-temple/
Filmed for an episode of this popular TV art program
- 2015 - Eco Arts Award
Finalist
- 2015 - People's Choice Award
International Wildlife in Art exhibition
- 2015 - Holmes Art Award
Finalist in this Australian Bird Art exhibition
- 2015 - AranimA Paris Exhibition
Two works selected to hang
- 2015 - Best Australian Wildlife Award (Logan Art Gallery)
International Wildlife in Art 2015
- 2014 - Professional Artist Award
Australian Coloured Pencil Society - Virtual Exhibition
- 2014 - People's Choice Award
Australia Wild Art Exhibition
- 2014 - World Equestrian Games (Caen)
Invited to exhibit 2 works for an exhibition of art run during this event
- 2014 - Walk on by no more (film)
Sole body painter for this short film
- 2013 - SuperNova Brisbane
Invited to bodypaint, present and demonstrate at SuperNova.
- 2013 - Artists for Conservation
Accepted into the Virtual exhibition at Grouse Mountain
- 2012 - Best International Wildlife Award
International Wildlife in Art 2012
- 2011 - Best Wildlife Award
Kenilworth Celebrates Art Festival
- 2011 - People's Choice Award
Wildlife in Art Exhibition
- 2011 - People's Choice Award
Faber-Castell 250th Anniversary Exhibition
- 2011 - Best in Show
Faber-Castell 250th Anniversary Exhibition
- 2010 - Faux Fashion Award - second
Bodypainting Expo - Gold Coast
- 2010 - Camouflage Award Winner
Bodypainting Expo - Gold Coast
- 2010 - Wildlife art Award
http://www.kenilwortharts.org.au
Kenilworth Celebrated 13th Annual Art Exhibition
- 2010 - People's Choice Award
A World of Wildlife Art Exhibition
- 2010 - Best In Show
International Wildlife in Art Exhibition
- 2010 - Artist in Residence Birdweek
Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island
- 2009 - Wildlife Artist of the Year
http://www.wildscapemag.co.uk
Wildscape Magazine (UK) Editors Selection, Professional Category Winner.
- 2009 - Artist in Residence Birdweek
Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island
- 2009 - Wildlife Art Award
http://www.kenilwortharts.org.au
Kenilworth Celebrates 12th Annual Art Exhibition
- 2009 - People's Choice Award
International Wildlife in Art Exhibition
- 2009 - Wild Places Award
International Wildlife in Art exhibition
- 2009 - Wildlife in Action Award
International Wildlife in Art exhibition
- 2009 - Best In Show
International Wildlife in Art exhibition
- 2008 - Wildscape Wildlife Artist of the Year Runner up
http://www.wildscapemag.co.uk
Professional Category
- 2008 - Best Traditional Art award
Aspects Art Show (Goondiwindi)2008
- 2008 - Artist in Residence BirdWeek
Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island
- 2008 - The Art of Conservation Exhibition
Artwork selected for The Art of Conservation exhibition in New York.
- 2008 - Winner Quota Art Show 2008
Category B - Sculpture, painting, drawing & printing.
- 2007 - Best International Wildlife Art award
International Nature in Art Exhibition 2007.
- 2006 - WNAG August nomination for conservation Artist of the year
- 2006 - Highly Commended
Faber-Castell 245th Anniversary Exhibition
- 2006 - A.W.Faber-Castell (Aust) Pty Ltd
Sandra was asked for her permission to use "Garden Secrets" on the Faber-Castell official company christmas card.
- 2005 - Best Australian Flora/Fauna Award
International Nature in Art 2005
- 2005 - Best Animal/wildlife/still life Award
Laidley Shire 21st Annual Art Show
- 2004 - People's Choice Award
Quota International Art Show.
- 2004 - Gold Medal Award
The Wildlife Art Society International
- 2004 - People's Choice Award
Wildlife in Art 2004
- 2003 - Best Mixed Medium Award
Wildlife in Art 2003
- 2003 - Best Watercolour Award
Herbert River Art Exhibition
- 2003 - Hinchinbrook Aquisitive Art Prize
Hinchinbrook City Council
- 2002 - Overall Winner
Wondai Art Gallery Aquisitional Exhibition
- 2002 - People's Choice Award
Wildlife in Art 2002
- 2002 - Best Drawing Award
Wildlife in Art 2002
- 2001 - Best Drawing Award
QWASI International Art Exhibition
- 2001 - Best Australian Wildlife Award
WASA Annual Art Exhibition
- 2000 - People's Choice Award
WASSA Annual Exhibition
Collections:
Sandra's work is hung in private, government and corporate collections all over the world.
Publications:
- Terry - Adventures of a Terek Sandpiper (2011)
More about Terry - Adventures of a Terek Sandpiper
co-author and illustrator - An illustrated childrens book about Terek Sandpipers. Each year these tiny waders fly non-stop for up to 3 days as they migrate. When winter approaches, they leave the breeding grounds in the Actic to fly to the yellow Sea en route for the beaches of Australia. They are the least studied of all the waders.
Join Terry in his own adventure, facing dangers, flying half-way around the world...and back again!
Author: Anne Hamilton/Sandra Temple
Published by: Wombat Books
- The Bedtime Band (2011)
More about The Bedtime Band
Illustrator - A beautifully illustrated childrens hardcover picture book, written especially for bedtime. Featuring wildlife from the Australian bush, suitable for pre-schoolers. Join the bedtime band as night falls and it's time to go to sleep.
Author: Michelle Worthington
Published by: Wombat Books
- Aussie Friends get crafty (2011)
- An added book to the educational series of Aussie Friends, this time a featuring some of the amazing childrens workshop activities and projects Sandra and Gail have held in past years. A difficulty star system, a 'why not also try' section, simple patterns and the illustrated finished product on each page make this a wonderful soft cover book suitable for all ages.
Author: Sandra Temple & Gail Higgins
Published by: G&S Originals
- Puggles Problem (2010)
More about Puggles Problem
Illustrator - Pip is a tiny puggle with a big problem. He's the only echidna who hasn't got his spines! Determined to have them come soon he sets out to ask his friends for advice. A beautifully illustrated childrens hardcover picture book.
Author: Aleesah Darlison
Published by: Wombat Books
- Nerrilee's World (2009)
More about Nerrilee's World
co-author and illustrator - An illustrated childrens picture book featuring Nerrilee the mermaid, who takes the the children on a journey of discovery, introducing them to many of the creatures who live (in Moreton Bay) under the sea.
Author: Anne Hamilton / Sandra Temple
Published by: Wombat Books
- Sandra Temple - How did you paint that? (2006)
More about Sandra Temple - How did you paint that?
- An artical detailing my progress through planning to completion for one of my wildlife paintings. This painting was donated to the Australian Orangutan Project.
Author: Sandra Temple
Published by: Australian Artist
- "Aussie Friends in our own Backyard" (2004)
- An art and Education book for children based on the wildlife paintings of Sandra & Gail. Interesting facts, maps, activities and projects. Teachers resource kit available too.
Next book available soon.
Author: Sandra Temple & Gail Higgins
Published by: Sandra Temple & Gail Higgins
Organization Membership:
- Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc
http://www.qwasi-wildlife.com
Queensland's largest wildlife and nature art group.
Selected membership includes fine art artists with a diverse range of interests including, scientific research, conservation of habitats, commitment to increasing environmental issues and the fostering of orphaned and injured native wildlife.
- Nature in the Raw
Promoting conservation of wildlife and habitats through exhibitions of fine art. Held in Rural Galleries throughout Qld and with a heavy focus on education.
- Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland
http://www.wildlife.org.au
Protecting and promoting Australian Wildlife for over 40 years.
- Australian Orangutan Project
http://www.orangutan.org.au
A non-partisan organization that supports all orangutan conservation organizations. Being non-partisan they can distribute funds due to conservation needs only. They use their ability to support all organizations as a way of bringing orangutan conservation organisations together.
- Queensland Writers Centre
http://www.qwc.asn.au
For Qld writers and illustrators.
- Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Inc
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~wildlife
- David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
http://www.davidshepherd.org
Non-bureaucratic, cost-efficient and highly effective, funding innovative and long-term projects in Africa and Asia.
- Caldera Regional Arts Inc
Promoting biodiversity values in Australia's Green Cauldron.
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2024 Sandra Temple - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
This site represents the original artwork (nature art and wildlife art) of nature
artist and wildlife artist of Sandra Temple and is protected by international copyright laws. Use
of nature art, wildlife art or any other images or text from this site, requires
permission in writing from Sandra Temple (Sandra Temple Originals).
This site is part of the Artists for Conservation (AFC) Web site. (Wildlife
Art - Nature Art - Conservation) Artists for Conservation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to
nature art, wildlife art and conservation. On this site you will find world-class
nature art and wildlife art by today's leading nature artists & wildlife artists.
The AFC site is the Web's premier location for nature art, wildlife
artists
All content appearing in pages featuring Sandra Temple is the sole responsibility of Sandra Temple. The opinions expressed on these artists' pages are those of Sandra Temple and do not necessarily reflect those of the Artists for Conservation
Foundationi (AFC).
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