News & Reviews

Here I tell some of the stories and inspiration behind my work, and share other creative works I’ve enjoyed.

A Good Year
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

A Good Year

The year was 1964. ..There were mixed feelings about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, but the EH Holden was universally popular.

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Who were Friedrich and Maria Timm?
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

Who were Friedrich and Maria Timm?

“Between the Lines” - a look at the stories behind my work.

A visit to Epping cemetery sparks my curiosity… Who were Friedrich and Maria Timm?

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A Story of Dragons
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

A Story of Dragons

“Between the Lines” - a look at the stories behind my work.

The Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon has a very special story…

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Magnificent Redgums
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

Magnificent Redgums

“Between the Lines” - a look at the stories behind my work.

The 23rd of March is National Eucalypt Day, so the subject of today’s post is my favourite tree: Eucalyptus camaldulensis, the majestic River Redgum.

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1784, an artist’s impression
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

1784, an artist’s impression

“Between the Lines” - a look at the stories behind my work.

How different would the natural grassland have looked before the European settlers arrived and cleared the land for farming? I share some of the research that informed the artwork for Silent Sentinel.

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Healing Fire
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

Healing Fire

“Between the Lines” - a look at the stories behind my work.

Before I even started doing any paintings for Silent Sentinel, I did a lot of research. Today I’m sharing some background relating to the earliest history of our area.

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ARC s!
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

ARC s!

For those who (like me, until very recently!) are unfamiliar with this acronym… read on.

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A new Chapter…
Amaria Stark Amaria Stark

A new Chapter…

A festive bunch of sunflowers- a gift to mark the start of a new chapter…

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