Recently I did a show at the Townsville Entertainment Centre for the North Queensland Cowboys (Rugby League Team). I speed painted two of the players in about five minutes – Jonathan Thurston and Matt Bowen which they auctioned for charity. Jonathan Thurston (JT) is arguably the greatest Rugby League player of this generation. Was pretty
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Recently I did a show in Melbourne at the Grand Hyatt – the theme was 007 James Bond. It was a charity fundraiser for the Burnet Institute. Here is a photo of one of the speed paintings from the night. Everything just ‘clicked’ into place nicely on the night – especially the audience involvement during
I’ve been painting a new “Elvis” lately at events. I think it rocks. The old one just doesn’t cut it anymore. Compare this one (below) to my first Elvis that I painted on Australia’s Got Talent (in 2007) and you will see why.
I am happy to announce that I will be the support act for 1927 at the State Theatre, November 13. Back in the late 80’s I remember playing their songs on piano – so I am stoked to be opening for them. For further info on the band: http://www.nineteen27.com/ Tickets go on sale in a
Clients who hire me are increasingly auctioning my artwork towards their favourite charity. It’s a win-win situation. Some speed painting auction results from last week: Townsville Entertainment Centre (Cowboys/Broncos gala dinner) raised just under $8k A speed painting of a spine on Saturday night at Tempus 2 winery (Hunter Valley, NSW) raised just under $4k
Last weekend I was in Adelaide for a big footy club gala dinner and I painted mainly sporting icons. Here is one of the speed paintings of the legendary Don Bradman from the show. I’m pretty happy with how this one came out – speed painted in about 5 minutes.
A quick update on events coming up… This weekend I am down in Canberra for a Nationals/Liberal Party event.. and on Saturday I am in Melbourne for the Bosom Buddies Ball at the Grand Hyatt (http://www.bosombuddiesball.com/) where I will be giving a Michael Jackson speed painting a try. Apparently this event is near sellout with
Last week Sydney radio went digital. Down in Martin Place I helped Mike Goldman (former Big Brother TV host) launch Gorilla Digi ( http://www.gorillasuperdigi.com/) with a huge speed painting of a… gorilla First time I’d actually done a speed painting of a gorilla, let alone any other animal.
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I finally have a photo from the Tampines 1 opening in Singapore – this is a speed painting of the actual building after the performance along with the directors of the mall. So let me explain to you the performance (I love creative performances): – 15 hip hop dancers entered the stage all dressed in
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