Manly West

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!!!

Barcaldine

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.

Longreach

My next stop was Longreach. It was fab to work with Longreach State High School once again alongside a great art teacher and a good bunch of students. Over a series of workshops the students assisted to create a mural on the new staff room exploring brush, roller and spray techniques. Brolgas and roos kept an eye on us whilst hundred of hawks circled above.

Capalaba

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.

Leichhardt

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.

Oxenford

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.

Regents Park

Another one from Term 1 at Regents Park State School featuring Wajin the Platypus mascot.

Leichhardt

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.

Nerangba

It’s been a pleasure to work with a couple of new schools this year one being Jinibara State School. Jinibara is situated in Nerangba in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland. I had the opportunity to brighten up a couple of sites in the prep area. Thanks to the staff and students for the fab feedback and making me feel welcome.

Gympie

I was contacted by the Gympie West State School P&C committee to give a splash of paint to an original weatherboard tuck shop. Normally I would develop a design based on the clients brief but the committee forwarded such a comprehensive plan I put my time purely into the application. The striped colours had been selected to match the adjacent corridor and the supplied design included the 3 animals and position of chalk boards to be added soon. It was a lot of prep & painting, doing vertical stripes on weatherboard was challenging but the transformation looked great.