Personal narratives, reflections on creativity, and stories behind particular pieces of art.
Black cockatoos demand your attention wherever they go! I love to draw black cockatoos. They are big, beautiful and bold. Ripping through branches like bits of cardboard. And somehow, always look like they are in cruise control in flight overhead. Like they know… they are the cool kids in town. Each with a splash of … Read more
Running Duck Studio in Thailand June 2023, I illustrate the special moments in life, and my recent trip to Thailand was full of such moments. You can’t help but be taken in by the locals’ smiles and enthusiasm and the countryside’s magic. Little Aoung Pao was one of the cherished babies of this family of elephants and carers, and shows us the depth of the connection we can have with animals
https://youtu.be/eZd_Lb_UIzE Please enjoy this little video from the opening of my Sydney exhibition. It shares some great background, personal stories, and insights into my motivations and inspirations as an artist. What you don’t see in this video is the more than 5 months of prep and reciting that had to go into getting to this … Read more
There’s no Shame in Knowing Your Limits The Artistic Entertainer So, when did being a visual artist become the equivalent of being available for show pony and entertainment services? Firstly, artists create art to express themselves. Sometimes it’s because art is the best way, and maybe even the only way they can express themselves as … Read more
To put it simply, YES. All art, even in its most straightforward creation, says something, has a message. Someone painting a dot on a wall and calling it art will have a message….even if “I just like things simple” to “I feel alone, isolated and struggling to find direction”. Often artist being very visual people … Read more
Simply watch the video for a quick insight into the creative process or read below for a more in-depth account of products and methods. Hi, so first time painting on board. Have been putting it off for months now. Now I have the Moreton Bay Regional Council and ArtQueensland’s excellent support, I have no excuses. … Read more
Or is art a conduit to the world’s truths? In ancient times art documented the way of life and helped with communication and education. It has not fallen by the wayside with the introduction of books and technology that replace past these purposes but morphed into something even more powerful. These days it can keep … Read more
DAY THIRTEEN: Emu’s in cars, influences and why I do what i do. Animals Remember. There is always a story to why we are who we are, like what we like and feel things the way we do. In a lot of the Running Duck Studio artworks you will find a strong representation of the … Read more
DAY ELEVEN: Monks, the Arty and the Geek mobile Gallery build. Who else has a house full of monks? The hooded dressing gowns and pj’s are sooo much comfier, its almost lunch time before some decide to get dressed…. And one even puts the dressing gown back on over the clothes. We will be in … Read more
DAY TEN: Death on the hilltops, lost in the bush and determination. Dead bodies in the rainforest. Just got home…its 3pm….woo hoo we were allowed out and about this weekend so took full advantage getting up at 6am for an early start. Not too many cars around on a Sunday morning even on normal days … Read more