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Handy Fact. Every single piece of metal is sanded, filed, and then sanded again. Some sculptures are made up over over 200 individual components. 📸 by @richard_jefferson
Survived my first year in business as an independent, full time artist! 😍😍😍😍 So much respect for all the business owners and creatives out there.... it’s not for everyone and can get quite lonely sometimes but I have the best clients and the most amazing opportunities. Taking a moment to reflect and be grateful (despite finishing drawing at 4.30am last night) 🤦🏼‍♀️
I didn’t fully realise how majestic these beautiful creatures were until studying, drawing and modelling them. I don’t take on every commission but this one got me curious. After about 8 different prototypes I’m thrilled with the final mock up, looking forward to making these for an eagle bay collector. 💛
Everyone always says I work too much...but isnt it worth it when you get to vacation like this and visit incredible destinations like Maui😍😍😍 enjoying the serenity and small time out 🌴🌴🌴
Incredible day hiking and exploring greater Kauai. Absolutely stunning!
Island Life in Kauai. 🌴🌴🌴
So excited to be in Hawaii 😍😍😍 it’s been a huge few months and the break is truely welcome. A little work life balance reminder 👌🏻
Escaping these Perth storms and heading to HAWAII....bring on the sunshine and 2 weeks of chill time 🌞
1MM BLACKENED STEEL ft crumpled white sheet. 🔍 Will be making an appearance at this years @artitude_amplified event. Happy Bidding
Mock up install for @melvillecityartsandevents today. So great to get such positive and exciting comments from all the locals so far. I hope you enjoy it @melvillecity 🐕🐾
Installation reports happening in the background for this one. Heading to @melvillecity soon 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I only have 2 appointments left for this year 1 one of which will be through this years @telethonspeechhearing @artitude_amplified ball. Not only will the highest bidder get to go on a bespoke journey for a unique sculpture but a portion of the commission will go towards benefiting this incredible charity. Two birds one stone. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 sounds perfect to me.
It’s nice to be back on the computer and developing new work. For four months it’s been pure production. Enjoying being clean for a change 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Only 1 more to go before I complete all the orders from last years Bondi show!!! Phew it’s been a journey. At the powdercoaters, these aluminium works are ready to get their matte black powder applied. Heading to a hotel lobby in Coffs Harbour, NSW next week. 👌🏻
Heading to Hawaii next month. 🏝Wondering if it would be worth talking to galleries or locals about these surfer sculptures.... seems like an appropriate fit no? Hit me up with suggestions or if you think it’s worth a try?
Got to the shortlist for 3 out of 4 tenders entered this month! Currently working on the presentations and evolved concepts. All those years entering competitions is paying off 😀 This is a snippet from the unlucky fourth submission.
Yes, I build my own sculptures. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 ... 📸 by @richard_jefferson
Choosing a site in Sydney for the Oct show 🖊