Australian flag stamp collage going down under ... to the tune of Waltzing Matilda

Folklore stamps issued in 1980

My Australian stamp collage flag is bound for Australia, as a canvas print, along with three other national flag canvases.   I had great fun making this one using Australian stamps predominantly in shades of blue and red to replicate the flag, and enjoyed  including a set of 5 22c stamps issued in 1980  featuring verses fromWaltzing Matilda. This famous  song was written  by the  Australian poet Banjo Patterson and these stamps were designed by Richard Bates. You all know the words, so singl along!

Australia Day 26th January 2012

Look closer : this Australian flag is made of Australian stamps. So much to see, from beautiful scenery, native Australian wildlife and flowers to that famous Australian song, Waltzing Matilda.

This picture is available as a canvas print and as a greetings card. Contact me for details.