Granny’s Cloak Moth Chases Dusk

The wing scales of Granny’s cloak moths have a finely grooved pattern that diffracts light to give the appearance of different colours depending on the viewing angle. I love that they are brown but have a visual cloak of colour. Growing up with these guys, I used to be afraid of them but over time they have become part of the family. They hide in dark places and come out at night. They are also native to Australia!

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Welcome! I’m glad to share my art with you.

Since 2000, I’ve enjoyed a successful career as a tattoo artist, winning Australia’s Best Overall Male for one of my bodysuits. I’ve honed my craft among a devoted band of much-loved clientele while running one of Australia’s oldest and most prominent tattoo studios, Wild at Heart Tattoo (Brisbane), with my partner, Bernhard Olszewski, since 1993.

Living in a semi-rural area with my family and lots of animals, wild and domestic, my love of nature is my favourite inspiration. Walking down to the creek, watching birds on the dam, or visiting the possums at night - these moments are at the core of my art.