Artist

Illustrator

Batchelor of Art in Design: Illustration (major) & graphic design (minor) at University Western Sydney, Nepean. Mentored by Tony Oliver (Australian Geographic Illustrator). Received the Award for "Best Graduating Illustrator of 1995". Professionally trained at advertising agencies in Darwin. Worked at Charles Darwin University, Museum & Art Gallery NT, Channel Nine Darwin, collecting skills such as computer illustration / web design for online learning, exhibition & display, graphics / production & 3D animation for television. Became a self employed freelancer in 2004 (graphic design & illustration). Dabbled with painting & for a bit of "fun" started selling my works at craft fairs and solo exhibitions. These days I have a part time retail outlet at Coolalinga Central 4 days Thurs - Sun and the rest of the week I paint at my "Bird House Studio.

Mural at Howard Springs Primary School, NT

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