Caulfield Leader...

Breast Coffee in a Long Time - Coffee Art

During the weekend I had coffee at a local cafe I frequent. When my coffee arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find a couple of double D's staring back at me haha

URBAN TRIBE

Well I finally have a name for my Solo show at Louey and Lane this June....

URBAN TRIBE

It's funny when the right name pops into your head you just instantly know. I've toyed with several names trying to encapsulate the theme/tone of the collection - finally I have it!

Also the local paper asked me if they could do a piece on my upcoming show close to the opening - so that'll be great publicity to get the locals in:)

Now to get painting!!!!!!!

Article...

An article came out yesterday in relation to my Archibald Entry. Strangely enough the newspaper that approached me is the local of the suburb I grew up in until I was about 19 - Werribee Banner.

Starting Fresh

My Archibald painting goes out today - so tonight I will start painting some new work for my upcoming solo in June. It will be a nice change to get back into quick loose oil painting - I will keep you updated with new paintings as I finish them..

Oh, today I have an interview with the Caulfield Leader in relation to my Archibald entry - will post the article once it comes out..

Here you go...

Here it is - thanks to everyone involved, especially Santo. Also big thanks to Sam Pang from RRR Breakfasters this morning who gave me a shout out on air:)

Say Cheese...

Yesterday I met Santo at Louey and Lane Gallery for our Herald Sun photograph. It was so much fun and a fair few shots were taken. I'm not sure exactly when the article goes to print - though I'll let you know as soon as I do..

At last - Sorry!

At long last the Australian Government is apologizing to the aboriginal community for past mistreatment. This apology will finally allow the beginning of a long healing process for many aboriginals.

I really don't understand the pure ignorance of some who are against this apology. Frankly the 'red neck' attitude of 'We didn't do it, why should we..' is just appalling. Our hearts go out to all aboriginals as we recognise past mistreatment and the immense heartache and grief this has caused..

K-Rud and team did a great job with the wording. Actual wording:

Today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history.

We reflect on their past mistreatment.

We reflect in particular on the mistreatment of those who were stolen generations - this blemished chapter in our nation's history.

The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page in Australia's history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving forward with confidence to the future.

We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians.

We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country.

For the pain, suffering and hurt of these stolen generations, their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry.

To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters, for the breaking up of families and communities, we say sorry.

And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture, we say sorry.

We the Parliament of Australia respectfully request that this apology be received in the spirit in which it is offered as part of the healing of the nation.

For the future we take heart; resolving that this new page in the history of our great continent can now be written.

We today take this first step by acknowledging the past and laying claim to a future that embraces all Australians.

A future where this Parliament resolves that the injustices of the past must never, never happen again.

A future where we harness the determination of all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to close the gap that lies between us in life expectancy, educational achievement and economic opportunity.

A future where we embrace the possibility of new solutions to enduring problems where old approaches have failed.

A future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility.

A future where all Australians, whatever their origins, are truly equal partners, with equal opportunities and with an equal stake in shaping the next chapter in the history of this great country, Australia.

This also emphasises what a breath of fresh air the new government is, giving hope for the future.

He likes it!

Santo stopped by last week to see his portrait - and thankfully he really liked it........phew! He has such an appreciation for art, and it was great he appreciated this piece of art;)

Oh, I also tinkered with the painting a touch. I dulled some of the detail in the face to give it a more natural look..

Finished - updated with better pic....

Santo the Magnificent juggles eight different fruits!

Oil on Linen
120cm x 100cm