Explore Nature’s Beauty Through Art
Cheryl is a natural history artist living near Canberra, Australia. Cheryl works with watercolour on paper and vellum. Cheryl's artistic repertoire covers a diverse range of subjects, from Australian plants to exotic flowers, fruits, vegetables, as well as the intricate world of insects. Lately, she has dedicated her artistic endeavours to raising awareness of endangered species. Her aim, through her artistry and teaching, is to ignite curiosity and fascination in people for the natural world, instilling a sense of responsibility for its preservation.
Cheryl teaches botanical and insect illustration. She has created several online art tutorials, and she also has a YouTube channel where you can view demonstration videos.
Cheryl's studio in Jerrabomberra NSW is open by appointment and she usually has an open studio in October. Cheryl’s originals are often exhibited locally and interstate, and sometimes available from the store on this website. She does commissioned work and also licences her art, contact her for details. You can keep up to date with Cheryl's work by following her on Facebook and Instagram, and by subscribing to her newsletter through the form below.
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Reviews
★★★★★
I purchased a range of gifts from Cheryl and I am delighted with the quality of these. They arrived quickly and I know they will be well received. Cheryl is a wonderful artist and a great human. Very happy to be buying unique products from her rather than mass produced items from superstores. These gifts are were wrapped with care and have been enjoyed by all recipients. Thanks Cheryl
- Meredith
★★★★★
Gorgeous cards. Fabulously efficient dispatch, communication & delivery. I got the cards I ordered much quicker than I expected. This was the same as last time when I ordered. Thank you. Chris x
- Chris K
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Beautiful cards and wrapping paper. So nice to be able to share with friends something so lovingly created and that showcases Australian native plants and insects. My order arrived on time and in good shape because it was so carefully wrapped. THANK YOU Cheryl
- Marg B
PRE-ORDER - closes 7 September 2026 - orders will be posted by 24 September 2026. BONUS button pin for pre-orders.
Australian Insects Memory Game
Turn learning about Australian insects into a fun game of Memory - or Snap, or Go Fish!
Featuring beautifully illustrated Australian insects from Cheryl's original artwork, this memory game is a fun way for children and adults to discover some of the fascinating creatures that live all around us. Turn over the cards, find the matching pairs and see how many insects you can remember.
From colourful beetles and delicate butterflies to fascinating native bees, each pair features a different Australian insect, making playtime an opportunity to learn about our incredible insect world.
Perfect for:
Curious kids who love bugs and nature
Family game nights
Classrooms and early learning environments
Nature lovers and insect enthusiasts
A unique Australian gift
What's included:
12 beautifully illustrated Australian insects (4 cards of each)
An instruction card
48 cards in total
A sheet of ‘fun facts’ about each insect, for those who want to learn a little more
Suitable for ages 3 and over
Cards measure 64mm x 89mm, printed on quality 250gsm satin stock with rounded corners, and box is covered in a protective satin coating.
Species included on the cards: Blue Banded Bee Amegilla asserta, Bogong Moth Agrotis infusa, Green-head Ant Rhytidoponera metallica, Mardi Gras Cockroach Polyzosteria mitchelli, Common Paper Wasp Polistes humilis, Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens, Australian Painted Lady Vanessa kershawi, Perunga Grasshopper Perunga ochracea, Blue Skimmer Dragonfly Orthetrum caledonicum, Botany Bay Weevil Chrysolopus spectabilis, Double Drummer Cicada Thopha saccata, Golden Green Stag Beetle Lamprima latreillii.
Play, learn and discover the tiny creatures that make our Australian ecosystems so special.
PRE-ORDER - closes 7 September and all pre-orders will receive a complimentary button pin - Blue Banded Bee, Bogong Moth or Double Drummer Cicada.
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SEE ALSO:
Insect prints
Colour your own insect cards