Miles

I was contacted by the Miles & District Rugby League Club to create a mural on the dressing rooms. Situated on Centenary Oval the Miles Devils are celebrating 40 years of football and the the design reflects some of the early days, memories and achievements over the years.

It was also great to complete my first mural in Miles and get a bit more familiar with this friendly little town. Thanks to the Devils for keeping me hydrated on the 40 degree days and Western Downs Regional Council for supporting the project.

Chinchilla

Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to create a several murals at Charley’s Creek Campground (previously Clover Hill Lodge). Each time I visited I noticed the new owners had made improvements and upgrades.

The latest venture is Charley’s Creek Brewery which will produce a number of craft beer varieties onsite. I was recently set a challenge to design packaging for the debut beer “One in a Melon” which was being rushed through production in time for Chinchilla’s famous Melon Festival.

I was given an interesting brief “can you draw a cow smashing a watermelon” and a super tight deadline, the next thing I knew the limited edition sour beer was being canned and labeled. A big thanks to The Print People and Helios Brewing for assistance.

ONE IN A MELON - Charleys Creek Brewery, Chinchilla

Oxenford

It was great to complete another mural at Oxenford State School. The top oval mural took on a few incarnations throughout the design process. We explored several concepts that combined the text based elements of the 3 sports house and pictorial content. The finished artwork compliments the established eucalypts, flora and fauna around the school grounds and should make for great backdrop for sports day photos. The mural was made possible by Oxenford State School P&C Association.

Casino

I whipped up a piece today with the help of local youth in Casino. There was a great turn out for the annual Skate Mate event with live music, markets and skate comps. Thanks to Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre for the opportunity.

Waterford West

It was great to kick off the new year with a mural at Waterford West State School. I was contacted by the schools P&C committee to work some magic with the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop which were well overdue for a coat of paint. I worked to a fairly specific brief which gave me a good guide for the concept and design of the artwork which includes some of the tuck shops signature dishes.

2022 Wrap Up

It’s been a roller coaster of a year to say the least. After enduring 2 years of border closures, a pandemic, several floods, ongoing recovery from an arm injury my year commenced one team member down with my dog in emergency surgery. However with Mac on the mend I was able to get things going once the border opened…back in business and fully booked in no time! We completed 2 trips to Central Western Q, a solo exhibition and also visited FNQ, Central Highlands, Western Downs, Scenic Rim amongst a whole bunch of local projects in Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and Tweed.

I took on a diverse range of projects at locations such as a hemp farm, an aged care facility, a campground, tuckshops, a library, a skateshop, two museums, a staircase, a cricket club, a restaurant, a shopping centre, a hot sauce shop and ten schools across Queensland.

I met several characters along the way and continued connections with friends afar. A big thanks to the following who made this year at The Sauce Studio a memorable one. I appreciate your support, opportunities, challenges and good times:

Southern Cross Hemp Nimbin, G-Spot Skate Murwillumbah, Oxenford State School, Alberton Hurricanes Cricket Club, Superior Care Wellington Point, Hilder Road State School The Gap, Aramac Race Club, Denison State School, Emerald North State School, Headspace Emerald, Alpha District Tourism, Australian Age of Dinosaur Museum Winton, Muttuburra Community Development, Highland Reserve State School, Aramac State School, Coomera Lodge Hotel, ChilliBOM South Tweed, Livingstone Christian College Ormeau, Bracken Ridge SS, Barcaldine Regional Council, Skytek Cairns, Charley’s Creek Chinchilla, Windaroo Valley SHS, Amberley District SS, 4275 Collective Canungra, Frankies Place Restaurant Shailer Park.

See you in 23!

Yamanto

It was great to complete murals at Amberley District State School recently. I was met by a real good bunch of students and staff who's energy and positivity is second to none. It was also great to again be in the position where I have worked on numerous projects with the principal at their previous posting.

There's more art in the pipeline so it will be great to continue splashing some more paint around. keep tuned for fresh work in the near future.

Amberley District State School - The Sauce Studio

Amberley District State School - The Sauce Studio

Canungra

Today wrapped up a project with the fabulous 4275 collective in Canungra. A solid core group of artists and makers painted a mural for the wallflower project in the CBD. The galah feature, floral stencils and geometric elements were painted almost entirely by participants. The design undertook several incarnations and we allowed for elements to evolve throughout the painting process. An impressive effort for first time mural artists and such a fantastic response from the public made this an enjoyable project to facilitate. Check out the Maker Space, Owl Wholefoods and Canungra Books and Art for a dose of good things!

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Chinchilla

After completing projects in Alpha and Muttaburra in Central Western Queensland and a solo exhibition in Barcaldine it was great to head to Charley’s Creek Campground (previously called Clover Hill Ranch) located at the southern limit of the traditional lands of Baranggam country Chinchilla. This place really is a gem, a stones throw from the CBD with friendly hosts and caretakers it offers a relaxed atmosphere with acres of creek side camping. It’s been fantastic to return and compliment recent upgrades to facilities with new artwork at the camp kitchen and some signage. Making the most of its scenic location Charley’s Creek has undergone plenty of changes since I first visited and theres more exciting ventures on the horizon for the site. I very much feel privileged to be a part of the journey and transformation and looking forward to returning over summer.

Muttaburra

It’s been far too long since I’ve visited Muttaburra in the Centre of Queensland and great to see the town looking good. As usual there was plenty of friendly locals who made me feel very much welcomed. It was also a pleasure to add to the long list of public art in town with this mural at the Memorial Hall. Thanks to the Muttaburra Community Development Association and Queensland Remembers for funding and Barcaldine Regional Council for supporting the project.