The diverse ecology of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is my inspiration to create mainly mixed medium expressionistic work using mark-making as a means of conveying the sensitivity of the work. My career has been in Marketing and Advertising working Internationally. After emigrating to Australia 16 years ago whilst working as a Business Consultant I studied Visual Art part-time. After several years of formal studies my career evolved into a full time occupation - furthering studies in ceramics, print-making and life drawing. Presently teaching art and art history classes part-time in Noosa. View my artwork: www.noreenfloodartist.com Follow me on Facebook: @noreenfloodartist Follow me on Instagram: @noreenflood_artist Awards and Exhibitions (Full details are also on my website) 2016 Group Exhibition `Dimensionsnc,` Brisbane Artists Residency, `Arita` Japan May - 1 Month Kenilworth Art Exhibition - Winner of Contemporary Art & Overall Winner. 2015 Winners Exhibition `Dimensionsnc` Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular-selected Brisbane, Kenilworth Art Awards Noosa Regional Library Solo Exhibition 2014 Winners Exhibition `Dimensionsnc` Brisbane Waltzing Matilda Art Award - Finalist Rotary Art Spectacular - Selected Kenilworth Art Awards - Gympie Regional Gallery Art Awards Noosa Regional Library, Solo Exhibition 2012/2013 Rotary AS Brisbane, Waltzing Matilda Outback Prize - Selected, Highly Commended Morton Bay Regional Art Awards - Finalist Lethbridge On-Line Gallery Awards - Pine Rivers Regional Gallery - Solo Exhibition Window Section Dare-to-do-Square` Pine Rivers Regional Gallery 2009/2010/2011 RASCO National Art Competition - First Prize & Peoples Choice Rotary Art Spectacular Brisbane Pine Rivers Regional Art Awards - Finalist Dimensions` Art Awards Brisbane - First Prize Solo Exhibition Cooroy Regional Gallery 2008/2009 Noosa Arts Festival - Abstract Mixed Medium and Contemporary Winner Gympie Gold Rush Art Exhibition - Winner Works on Paper Irish Society - Lord Brookborough Art Prize

It doesn't matter if you consider our hobby fool hardy or fun, for those of you who have a fear of snakes we're your best friends. Hi I am William Pledger, I have been handling reptiles now for over 15 years. My aim is to help preserve the reptile species through education and understanding. Most reptiles are just passing through your property on their way to food or water, and some may use an area to hide but in most cases they will not live near your house permanently. If you have a reptile around your home or car, please do not try to remove it yourself, call a professional. Please remember to always ensure the person you call is licensed to remove reptiles from your area and don't be afraid to ask to view their permit.