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POWER TOOLS AND PROCESS| Vlog Episode #15
Hi friends, There is nothing better than starting a HUGE new panel and getting to test out some new power tools...Let me fast forward the process for you. I have been time lapsing the painting from the very beginning and I'd love to explain my intentions for this...
MERRY CHRISTMAS & MIC DROP MOMENTS| Vlog Episode #14
Hi friends, I know most of us are ready to sweep 2020 under the rug, but truly this roller coaster of a year has lead to some incredible connections. Thank you for being one of them!I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy Christmas and New...
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT| Vlog Episode #13
Hi friends, This week I thought I'd try something different...I thought I would try talking my way through a painting in real time. Watch as I aim to resolve one of my current works in progress one stroke at a time (It will be just like you're standing behind me as...
STUDIO UPDATE| Vlog Episode #12
Hi friends, It was a week of early starts and late finishes. A LOT of painting in the lead up to my LIVE DEMO. Grab a cuppa and put your feet up. Here's Episode #12 of Daring Creatively. xx...
PAUSE… AND BE TRANSPORTED| Vlog Episode #11
Hi friends, This week whilst standing in front of all my current works in progress, I began to ask myself...“What is my role as an artist?"As I moved my eyes across the surfaces, I couldn’t help but feel this intense sense of curiosity and wonder. As if taking a...
CREATING HONEST WORK| Vlog Episode #10
Hi friends, Officially hitting double digits this week EPISODE 10!!Thank you for riding this creative roller coaster with me & welcome back to the studio for another week of Daring Creatively!This week I talk about the importance of creating HONEST work.In an...
FOLLOWING CREATIVE NUDGES| Vlog Episode #9
Hi friends, Just when you think the painting is finished... THIS HAPPENS!When in doubt, follow the creative nudge. It might lead you to something unexpected.Episode #9 is all about creative exploration. I continue to explore the cold wax medium and test some new...
CHILDREN KNOW BEST| Vlog Episode #8
Hi friends, Welcome back to the studio for Episode #8 My daughter Harlyn set the them for this weeks episode...Here are a few creative lessons we can learn from our children! xx...
GETTING STARTED| Vlog Episode #7
Hi friends, Welcome to Episode #7. When is comes to painting, getting started is often the hardest part... These thumbnail sketches are the starting point to my painting process. They are a way of exploring, composition, emotion and intuition. As I dive head first...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?| Vlog Episode #6
Hi friends, HAPPY FATHERS DAY and welcome to Episode #6. Let’s play a game...What’s in this box?Let me give you a hint:This box has been my biggest creative block...Yesterday was the first time I have seen it’s contents since 2012.This week I grieved the past and...
