The Machines Are Coming

Learning

Continuous learning is essential for humans. Change is the essence of life and in order to survive we must continually learn and adapt. Without regular learning, we stagnate, wither and are ultimately abandoned in the wasteland of our society.

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Patience, young grasshopper

Jack in the box

I’d have to admit, I think I was undoubtedly one of the most impatient kids growing up! Given I was the youngest of 3, I desperately yearned to do, act-like and have everything my older siblings had.

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Olympic Entertainment

Olympic Entertainment

Here we are with the Rio Olympics in full swing. Every 4 years we tune in to witness supremely talented individuals who have worked insanely HARD to make it to the pinnacle of their sport.

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Schools without Failure

Schools without Failure

Sean arrived five minutes early, accompanied by knapsack, hoodie and a supercilious grin designed to hide the uncertainty of the situation. Fifteen years old and this fresh faced young man looked and felt the moment. It was his first venture into the commercial world.

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It’s not about the Monet

It's not about the Monet

I like to think of the absolute beginning of art as the piles of sticks, entwined branches, mud scratchings and markings to show our passage through the land (be it …

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Art vs Design

Art vs Design

Firstly what is art? I don’t know, I probably should, given that I paint, exhibit and sell my artworks and have studied painting; drawing; printmaking; photography and art history.

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A failed artist

Failed Artist

Considering my career choice, it may come as a surprise to some that I essentially failed art in High School. While I didn’t manage to take home an ‘F’ for my efforts, I did receive a ‘D’ – not a mark I was used too.

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