Connecting in our creative community

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Last week I attended the openings of two art exhibitions in which I am an exhibitor. Containing a diversity of work in a variety of mediums, both shows were thoughtfully curated by Sandra Murray. I was proud to be selected as one of 52 finalists in the Perth Royal Art Prize from 253 entries. It’s…

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Kandinsky, Koons and Kubrick

Kandinsky, Koons and Kubrick

I’m reminded of how important it is to take time out from the humdrum of everyday life and recharge. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a whirlwind holiday in Europe recently. As an artist, taking in new cities, galleries and cultures is invaluable in terms of growth and inspiration. My trek took me to Zurich,…

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‘Interchange’ 21m x 4.5m mural

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Commissioned by the Town of Victoria Park for Arts Season, a month long celebration during May of all things creative within the town. Paint kindly sponsored by Dulux. The mural investigates the various elements of design such as line, colour, shape, form, value and space. The retro style pays tribute to childhood illustration books, some…

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Hello 2019

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It’s hard to believe we’re into March already! Reflecting on 2018 I realise what a busy year it was in terms of artistic output and projects. Speaking with a lot of other artists, most admitted to suffering from burnout at some stage, especially towards the end of the year. I intentionally held off on having…

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Art hire Perth

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Meeting Val Lehman from Prisoner Being an artist is an interesting vocation where you meet people from all walks of life. A few weeks back I saw an advert for art hire Perth and picked up the phone. This resulted in a meeting with one of my TV idols, Val Lehman (AKA Bea Smith from Prisoner).…

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Marque Magazine August 2016

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A fantastic feature article for the Chronicle Exhibition in Marque Magazine winter 2016 pages 61-63. Published on behalf of BMW AutoClassic, Marque Magazine is a quarterly magazine filled with luxury travel and lifestyle as well as BMW and MINI features.

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Don’t get too comfortable

Don’t get too comfortable

I was thinking recently of one of the first times I painted live in public. It was the first time I had ever applied for an EOI as a live painter for hire and didn’t think I’d score the job. I was wrong. The client saw my brightly coloured abstract paintings and loved them. As…

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