I believe everyone has a creative spark waiting to be ignited. My goal is to help you discover and nurture your unique artistic voice through the beauty of wildlife. Whether youʼre a curious beginner or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, our engaging online art courses and tutorials are designed just for you. With step-by-step guidance and personal support, we ensure your artistic journey is enjoyable and fulfilling. Join Us! Unleash your creativity today!
From Passion to Purpose: Sandra’s Journey
Sandra Temple’s journey began with a simple love for wildlife and art. Growing up, she found joy in drawing and painting the creatures around her, capturing their beauty and spirit on paper and canvas. Over the years, her passion blossomed into a deep desire to share her knowledge with others. After years of teaching in local communities, Sandra decided to take her expertise online. This allowed her to reach aspiring artists from all over the world. Today, Sandra Temple Art is a vibrant community where creativity thrives. We celebrate every artistʼs journey, big or small, and are dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential in the world of wildlife art!
Sandra is a self-taught artist and illustrator with over 40 years of experience. Her career has included an 8-year cartoon strip, corporate logo design, and collaborations with organizations like the RSPCA, Queensland Police, and local councils. She has illustrated 22 children’s books, written and illustrated three more, and has a passion for theatre, jewellery design, and conservation education.
In 1998, Sandra began organising art exhibitions, including the inaugural International Wildlife Exhibition in 1999. She remains a Life Member of the Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc. While she used to exhibit frequently, demand for her originals now outpaces her ability to produce them, though her limited-edition prints remain available online.
Her focus is now on endangered species, working in all mediums with a love for mixed media. Sandra is an art judge, teacher, and workshop tutor, as well as a product Ambassador Faber-Castell Australia. She’s also an internationally recognised body painter, contributing to advertising, special effects, film, and events like Comic-Con and Supernova.
During the 2020/2021 pandemic, Sandra embraced online teaching, launching WildArt-teacher an online art school – to share her skills with aspiring artists worldwide.
Conservation Efforts
Sandra actively supports wildlife conservation, donating original artworks and prints to selected local and international groups each year. She ensures funds raised go directly to conservation efforts and only supports organizations with minimal administrative costs.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc – The state’s largest wildlife and nature art group.
- Nature in the Raw – Promotes conservation through fine art exhibitions in rural Queensland.
- Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland – Protecting Australian wildlife for over 40 years.
- David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation – Supports innovative conservation projects in Africa and Asia.