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Leafy Seadragon

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Leafy SeadragonLeafy Seadragon By artist: Ingrid Bartkowiak Watercolour on paper. 43 x 34 x 2 cm A true master of disguise, the Leafy Seadragon is exceptional at camouflage, blending in seamlessly within its surrounds of kelp in rocky reef areas along the southern coastlines of Australia, and moving in ways that seem to mimic a floating piece of seaweed bobbing around in the ocean. In this artwork, I've explored how, if we were to visually remove the Leafy Seadragon

Leafy Seadragon

By artist: Ingrid Bartkowiak

Watercolour on paper. 43 x 34 x 2 cm

A true master of disguise, the Leafy Seadragon is exceptional at camouflage, blending in seamlessly within its surrounds of kelp in rocky reef areas along the southern coastlines of Australia, and moving in ways that seem to mimic a floating piece of seaweed bobbing around in the ocean. In this artwork, I've explored how, if we were to visually remove the Leafy Seadragon from its habitat and place it on a blank background, it goes from being something essentially unseen, to a marvel of magnificent leafy appendages and incredible structures that demand the viewer's attention. The creature becomes a figure that draws our eye instead of blending into the background. I have, however, left a hint of our main subject's marine home, by placing a silhouette of a second Seadragon behind like a shadow. This silhouette is comprised of elements of the Seadragon's habitat, such as the kelp and seaweed that it relies on to survive and stay hidden from predators. In this way, I am inviting the viewer to consider the relationship between our main subject and its home.

About the artist.

Ingrid Bartkowiak is an artist and illustrator who works primarily in watercolour. Her hand-painted artworks feature native flora, fauna and fungi. At a young age, Ingrid discovered painting as an intimate way of connecting with nature, and she now has a fascination with all things small and intricate, from tufts of moss on a footpath to the fungi sprouting from a wombat dropping. Inspired by botanical illustration and the arts and crafts movement, Ingrid’s technique makes use of the watercolour medium through tiny patterns, exquisite detail, and vivid blocks of colour. Since graduating from the Queensland College of Art in 2019, Ingrid has worked on a diverse range of art projects, including picture book illustration, murals, packaging designs and even pet portraits. She has collaborated with clients such as New Farm Confectionery, the National Library of Australia, Brisbane City Council and exhibited in galleries and group shows across Australia.

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This item is part of the Plant Empire Small Wonders Exhibition 2026, on display from 9 May - 7 June. Exhibition items are available for sale in person or online. In the unlikely event that a customer purchases the item in-store at the same time as it is sold online, we will refund the online purchase - thank you in advance for your understanding if this situation does occur. Exhibition pieces will be available for collection in-store or delivered from 11-14 June: to collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; or to have it delivered, please select either the Australia Post or courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.

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Betty and Bill H.
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 3
Dog likes it, but is very hard material around smaller dogs when he is playing and running
Color: Blue
My 22lb dog loves this chew. We have owned it just for one day. He immediately loved it and he races through the house holding it in his mouth like a grand prize. I have concerns to the hardness of the ends of it, the material is very hard, and the tail comes to an end shape that could hurt other pets in a multidog home if it hit or stuck in them. I have two smaller chihuahua dogs, one who has lost an eye so this is something to be careful about with other dogs running with this toy. This may not affect a one dog home. Best to observe the dog while playing with it around others.
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barb belshe
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Withstands very aggressive chewing
Color: Blue
We have a very active and aggressive chewer. Items identified for aggressive chewers are “Gone in 60 Seconds”. This toy is amazing. It has withstood Jake’s many attempts to destroy it and is one of his favorites! It is not hard like acrylic but is hard rubber with some give decreasing risk of fractured teeth. Best toy yet!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
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Candace McCullough
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great chew toy
Color: Blue
I bought this almost a year go. My dog is still chewing on it! Nothing last this long with her. She is a 100lb Rottweiler that is a strong chewer.
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Dawn Clegg
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 4
Well loved
Color: Blue, Color: Blue
We just got this sweet girl from the shelter a few days ago. She's had this toy for 2 days and already chomped off one of the legs. She does have other toys so she doesn't play with this one all the time but she does like it a lot! It's very hard and durable on the ends. But as you can see, it's not indestructible. She carries this little guy around the house like they're BFFs. It's super adorable.
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Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
Happy hound!
Color: Yellow, Color: Yellow
My 2 yr old bloodhound destroys every toy in minutes, but not this one. My husband and I actually buy toys to see how long they last for fun. Although the croc is NOT indestructible, it lasts a whole lot longer than most. After an hr or so, I took away the only piece he's chewed off which is part of the back leg. Otherwise nothing else is missing off the croc. Our boy has been very occupied with this new toy and we're satisfied with his new distraction!
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