Hog

Why, oh why, is this pencil drawing so freeking expensive??

Well, there is a reason.

This was drawn back in 1988. I was into bikes and this particular custom chopper was the cover bike on whatever bike mag I had my face in at the time. I drooled over it (almost literally). I couldn't buy this bike, so I did what I was prone to do with things I coveted, I arted it.

The drawing took me a long time, weeks and weeks. Bearing in mind that the majority of my mates were spending every spare moment at the time either pubbing it or chasing girls, this was valuable time I spent on it.

Of all the art I did around that time, this is one of two pieces I have kept. I always said I would only ever sell it if I got enough for the bike. This drawing has been around the world with me. Amazingly through all the years and voyages, it has remained unscathed.

I don't imagine I will ever draw anything like it again. My art has gone in another direction.

It is loved. It is up on my wall. I don't really want to sell it, but if someone wants to give me enough to get a decent 'hog' for it, it is yours.

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Coming from a family of talented artists I was never going to be an accountant. I can’t recall a time in my life when creativity didn’t play a predominant role. From crayons to paints I have always loved creating art.

Growing up in England often surrounded by dreary grey skies I used colours to brighten up my life. At the age of eight my family moved to deep dark Africa and my eyes were opened to a kaleidoscope of colours and cultural diversity and the world has never looked the same since.

Back in England I studied art and then followed my desire to return once more to Africa where I lived and worked in what is now known as The Congo. My love for warmer climes and unspoilt nature led me to Australia where I immediately felt at home. I live on acreage on the Gold Coast and my studio is surrounded by natural bush which I share with a large family of kangaroos.

I have been commissioned to create art for large corporate offices and residential developments. When I am asked to describe my painting style, I say that I throw paint. I like painting in layers and inviting an element of randomness into my art. The paintings take shape as the layers build. I am not averse to using a brush, and many of my paintings I incorporate carefully applied brush work together with my paint throwing style.

I feel really fortunate to be able to make my living through my creativity and nothing makes me happier than being able to share my passion with people who appreciate art. I have many paintings in progress and if you follow me you will be one of the first to catch the new pieces as they become available.

Remember that earth without art is just eh!