About Feather & Perch

Celebrating Australia's native birds through original gouache artwork and beautiful mail.

Hand-drawn bird with black head and pink body perched on a thin branch, with art supplies including a gouache tube and paintbrushes beside it.

It Started with a Love of Birds

Feather & Perch began with a simple idea: to celebrate Australia's remarkable birdlife through art that could be enjoyed long after it arrived in the letterbox.

Each month features a different Australian bird, lovingly painted in gouache before becoming a collectible postcard for bird lovers to enjoy and collect.

Meet the Artist

Hi, I'm Sylvia.

I'm an artist based in Tasmania with a lifelong love of Australia's native birds.

I work primarily in gouache because I love its soft, matte finish and vibrant colours, which perfectly capture the personality of each bird.

Every Feather & Perch design begins as an original painting in my studio before being professionally printed in Australia on premium recycled cardstock.

My hope is that each postcard encourages someone to pause, appreciate our incredible birdlife, and experience the simple joy of receiving something beautiful in the mail.

A smiling woman with long dark hair and light-colored eyes standing outdoors in front of a river with trees in the background.

From Sketch to Letterbox

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Sketch & Paint

Every monthly postcard begins as an original gouache painting.

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Printed in Tasmania

Professionally printed on premium recycled cardstock with a soft matte finish.

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Delivered Monthly

Posted during the first week of the following month, with postage included.

Why Birds?

Australia's birds are endlessly fascinating.

From tiny robins to colourful parrots and curious wrens, every species has its own character and story.

Feather & Perch celebrates that diversity one bird at a time, creating a growing collection inspired by some of Australia's most loved native birds.

A small blue and white bird perched on a branch of a shrub with green leaves and small pine cones, against a blurred green background.
A watercolor painting of a bird with a black head and pink body, perched on a small branch. The painting is surrounded by a grey feather on the left and small pink flowers on the right on a white background.

A Little About the Name

A feather is a reminder of the birds that inspire every painting.

A perch is where birds pause before taking flight.

Together they represent slowing down, noticing nature, and finding beauty in small moments.

Stack of white illustrated cards featuring a colorful bird perched on a branch with pink cheeks and a black face, set on a white background with a small branch and pink flowers above.
Stack of white illustrated cards featuring a colorful bird perched on a branch with pink cheeks and a black face, set on a white background with a small branch and pink flowers above.

A New Bird Each Month

Subscribe by the end of the month to receive this month’s Feather & Perch postcard.

Each month features a different Australian bird, painted in original gouache and posted during the first week of the following month.

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