This was a fun commission I completed last year at Oxenford State School. Painting floors is the best way to remind me of my dinosaur bones however aches and pains aside it is totally satisfying to create large scale interactive art. Another good example of transforming a space with some imagination and a splash of paint.
I was recently contacted by staff at Kingston State College and took on a small project at short notice. The school is planning an event to celebrate Harmony day and the mural will create a backdrop for the site of night markets. It’s always a pleasure to work with a new school and the positive feedback from staff and students during the painting process. We were lucky to squeeze this one in with recent weather not being favourable but i’m glad we could make it happen and share a the message Together We Belong.
After a short time in my studio painting signs for a hotel and an outback store and trying to keep up with a busy schedule of quotes and designs I ventured to Manly west to complete a project that has been in the works for some time. September school holidays came around fast but it has been a real pleasure to work with Wondall Heights P&C assoc.
Transforming Wondall Heights State School’s tuckshop and uniform shop from dull bare brick with cool ideas from students was an enjoyable process. I channeled the enthusiasm from all of the fantastic comments throughout the painting process into the artwork.
It sparked a bit of nostalgia being in the area again remembering family members, where I started learning my craft, completed an apprenticeship and began my professional career. Also one of the OHSC staff members turned out to be client from 25 years ago…I had to seriously jog my memory to recall those murals as they were pre digital camera era!!!
I had just enough time to squeeze in a small job with Barcaldine State School. It’s been a few years since I painted the tuck shop and this time it was great to revisit the undercover area poles. I recall these were the first school poles I painted back in 2011 so It’s awesome to give them a fresh coat with a new design all these years later. The pics don’t really do the art justice but 8 poles definitely brightens up the space.
It was great to be busy on the brushes at Capalaba State College recently. I enjoyed applying artwork for Piranhas Amateur Swimming Club located on the junior campus. Thanks to the P&C for reaching out and enthusiasm throughout the process.
It was great to return to Leichhardt State School in Ipswich this week. This time I completed a mural in the multipurpose centre working alongside the fabulous PBL (positive Behaviour Learning) team. It’s great to see students embrace the school mascot Leo the lion and offer positive feedback towards the new art.
It was great to be back in the Redlands and complete a mural with Alexandra Hills State Primary School who are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary. I was assigned the task of creating an artwork which included the schools new logo and a large amount of hand painted signage. I enjoyed the challenge and have no doubt the artwork will serve for many years to come. Thanks to the staff for making this come to fruition and enthusiasm throughout the project.
The new play area mural is part of a suite of murals completed at Oxenford State School recently. It likely won’t be the last as there’s more in the pipeline however it’s been a pleasure to complete seven sites over the past few years. Oxenford SS provides a great example of how dedicated school staff and a proactive P&C drive projects to benefit the school community.
Another one from Term 1 at Regents Park State School featuring Wajin the Platypus mascot.
Despite Cyclone Alfred delaying progress it was fabulous to complete my first commission with Leichhardt State School this week on Yuggera, Jagera and Ugarapul lands. The mural features Leo the school mascot and creates a welcoming statement for the school entrance. The feedback from staff, students and parents has been amazing throughout the process of transforming the bare brick wall. I will be completing more art at Leichhardt in the near future so keep your eyes peeled.
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