Kate Birrell contemplates the world (pre-game) on a Sunday morning
Wicket Keeper
December 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
More glorious artwork from Kate Birrell of the groundsman keeping the wickets at her local oval. Kate’s sanity and furnishings are under assault from an aspiring Davey Warner.
Guineas Day….. Again
October 17, 2014 by 12 Comments
Art and Words from Kate Birrell – say no more. Kate and her kids adopt a wiser approach to Guineas Day than the ‘other half’.
AFL Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Finals Birth; the Agony
September 1, 2014 by 9 Comments
For those of who who didn’t watch Sydney v Richmond, here’s the next best thing: a spectator’s script with image of the crew at the pub.
Carnival of Footy
August 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Kate Birrell shares a luxuriant spread of food, art and junior footy lightning carnival. A gourmet spread with something for everyone – dieters best avoid. Check out the Almanac Art link and contact us if you would like a Kate painting gracing your walls.
Friday Night; Bright Lights
July 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Parents huddle in their cars on a cold evening at junior footy training, hoping to avoid the dreaded Team Manager’s allocation of game day tasks. Kate Birrell’s glorious art and wistful words capture it all.
Recent Things
July 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
Are you sick at the thought of Hird (seen but not), Hockey (Joe not Kookaburras), bombs (Gaza not Gazza), rockets (non-mick) and surface to air missiles (other than Jake Carlisle)? Kate Birrell’s glorious art is some balm for your soul.
Go Nic, GO
June 25, 2014 by 8 Comments
Kate Birrell is a calm, caring parent. Until she goes to watch her daughter play basketball.
I’ve Been Cotched
May 20, 2014 by 5 Comments
In a week where people are piling off the Tigers bandwagon, Kate finds herself jumping on.
Cold Morning; Best Seat
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell braves the cold, Sunday morning, junior footy circuit (from the safety of her old car) and adds a brilliant sketch of the game for good measure.
Local Ground
April 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is part of a dob in the park which the kids turn into far more than kick to kick. And a red moon for the walk home. [What Haiku Bob would give for a red moon – Ed]
Footy Season
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kate sketches out the dawning of a new season as only she can.
Long Weekend
March 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell kicks back on the deck for a gloriously technicolour weekend of backyard cricket.
Scoring: A Parent’s Duty
February 3, 2014 by 18 Comments
Kate Birrell delights with another glorious watercolour sketch, and a story of learning to score her son’s junior cricket. Something to smile about on a Monday.
Kokky in the Back Yard
January 21, 2014 by 5 Comments
Another beauty from Kate Birrell. What’s better? The painting or the story? The story or the painting? You decide.
What do you want on your Toast?
December 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
A summer-time treat from the Almanac’s artist-in-residence Kate Birrell. A tasty treat. Pretty as a picture.
Cold Night
December 2, 2013 by 4 Comments
Another Kate Birrell gem captures a chill evening on the cricket field in watercolours and words. “Maaarvellous”.
The Carnival is Over
November 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
Can’t wait for your copy of the new Almanac book – just to get your hands on Kate Birrell’s glorious cover painting? Fear not, Kate has tided us over with her beautifully poetic vision of the needy, the greedy and the seedy on their way home from Flemington.
Guineas Day; and a Pineapple for Dinner
October 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
The season has changed and a wet winter has become a windy spring. The stampede of galloping hooves pass unnoticed by the fielder at deep fine leg. It’s a good day for Kate Birrell as traces of Caulfield meet the peace of the local cricket.
Almanac Art (pen and ink): Free Footies
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell takes 3 boys on a footy odyssey to Fed Square, where they learn the value of patience, honesty and the Fremantle team song. Will her sacrifice be rewarded with a Hawks victory tomorrow?
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