Meet William
The quiet heartthrob of the outback — strong, graceful, and quietly charming. With his tall stance, velvety ears, and thoughtful gaze, he holds himself with a natural dignity that draws you in without a word.
This hyper-realistic drawing captures every fine hair, every contour of muscle and bone, from the soft fur along his neck to the depth in his dark, expressive eyes. William doesn’t demand attention — he earns it.
With William in your space, there’s a sense of quiet confidence, earthy beauty, and a connection to the wild that feels both powerful and personal.
Sketches and Musings
With William, I wanted to take an animal so deeply woven into Australian identity and show him in a more personal light. Not just as a symbol, but as it feels when you actually stop and watch one. Kangaroos have this rare mix of raw power and easy calm; they stand tall and strong, yet there’s gentleness in the way they move, curiosity in their gaze. I wanted that quiet strength, that steady awareness and warmth, to come through in his posture and expression.
To me, William feels like a piece of the outback itself: simple, sun-warmed, and a little dusty around the edges. He carries that same grounded energy that defines Australia—friendly, strong, unpretentious, and utterly iconic.
Drawing William
William was a beautiful challenge. His fur shifted in direction and texture constantly; every section with its own rhythm. His eyes were my anchor and my pride, deep pools of black with watery reflections that draw you in. The only thing that could compete is his heart-shaped nose — drawn in a stunning contrast of black and white pencil strokes, then fading into warm earthy tones along his snout.
I'm proud of his jaw too, it's subtle and simple, but I could feel the quiet power of muscle and bone forming as I built up layers and layers of white and greys that frame the face and give it its structure. And lastly, I just loved drawing his ears — alive with a medley of oranges and browns — they feel strong, firm, yet also nostalgic with a touch of whimsy. All in all, each element perfectly balancing and portraying Williams iconic beauty, strength and softness.
The Original Edition
William exists as a singular, one-of-a-kind, large-scale statement piece. Measuring at 84.1 x 118.9 cm, this A0 framed Original Edition is exclusively available through Red Hill Gallery.
Printed on luxurious 320gsm French-made cotton rag with a textured cold-press finish, William is designed to endure. Using 12-colour Canon Lucia EX pigment inks, this museum-quality work holds an archival life of over 100 years. The drawing is hand-signed and comes with a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity.
Professionally framed in a refined oak woodgrain moulding, William is protected by premium UV70% Art Glass—anti-glare with excellent UV resistance. Ready to hang, this Original Edition is a timeless statement piece crafted to be treasured for generations.
Pause. And drink it in.
Dusty oranges. Earthy browns. Smooth turns to rugged, just like the land he comes from. Every detail carries the quiet hum of the outback — grounded, warm, and tactile.
So glad you dropped by.
There’s a certain magic to William—like the hush before dusk settles on red earth. Strong, still, and magnetic. William has the kind of presence that doesn’t shout but lingers. And that heart-shaped nose? Don’t get me started. He’s rugged charm wrapped in soft fur and long lashes. Bringing him to life felt like sketching the soul of the outback—one careful line at a time.
I hope you enjoyed wandering through the details and soaking up the video… and if your heart’s doing little kangaroo hops, well, you’re not alone. Go catch him before he goes walkabout!