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Working on something

I’m working on a special (secret) project at the moment. I have been commissioned to create a bird image/painting for a new business soon to open. The image above is obviously  in development, but a sneaky peak before the detail … Continue reading

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Art in Embassies

I’m heading to Wellington this week for the opening of the Art in Embassies program Encountering Places.  I am one of 14 artists chosen to exhibit work at the United States Ambassador’s residence in Wellington for the duration of his … Continue reading

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TARRED & feathered

Plans are well underway for my next show – Tarred & Feathered – which is opening in August. I am really excited about this as it is my first big show with just my taxidermy sculptures.  I have some exciting … Continue reading

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Munny and Friend

I was looking through some old photos yesterday and stumbled across this. I did this as a wedding present for my best friend a couple of years ago. It is using a DIY Munny from Popup Gallery in Wellington.

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LeSA Gallery, Small Works Show

Seeing behind your cover – Acrylic on canvas, 300 x 300mm (excluding frame) The Restless has fallen – Acrylic on canvas, 300 x 300mm (excluding frame) These 2 pieces are on show at LeSA Gallery, Petone, Wellington for the small … Continue reading

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What am I up to?

I have been having a little bit of a break for the past couple of weeks. I haven’t been painting or making anything, I thought it was a good time to recharge my batteries. Instead I have been tidying up … Continue reading

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Interviews with Escapists – The Images

I thought I would share the images of all of the pieces from Interviews with Escapists. Above: Alvin, Homeless – Acrylic on board, 1000 x 1000mm Above: Sophie, Stay-at-home solo mum- Acrylic on canvas, 1000 x 1000mm Above: Lloyd, Homeless … Continue reading

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Morph Magazine – Featuring an interview with Your’s Truly

I just wanted to share with you an interview I have done with MORPH Magazine about my up-coming show Interviews with Escapists. Check it out HERE MORPH is an online only magazine produced by the Depot Artspace in Devonport, Auckland. … Continue reading

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Open Narratives / New Paintings

Painting is such a personal art form and every viewer will bring their own thoughts and vision to any work. Picasso said he wanted his paintings to fend for themselves when they left his studio. They took on a new … Continue reading

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Erik Sandberg

I first learnt about Erik Sandberg’s work from the cover of the last issue of Empty Magazine, which features a series of images of his “Hairy Children Portraits”. During an interview last year with Beautiful Decay, Erik says his inspiration … Continue reading

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