IAN THORPE INTO THE LIGHT

I started painting Ian Thorpe months ago after I heard about his battle with depression. Like most Australians, I love Thorpie & was saddened to hear this. The background was originally blue tones & I kind of put in on the back burner, until now .... Ian Thorpe came out on Sunday night, I hope he finds the happiness he deserves now he can publically live his truth & finally get the media off his back about his sexuality. The rainbow after the rain.

BOB DYLAN PORTRAIT

My painting of Bob Dylan. This is what my hair looked like in the 80s HA!

NICK CAVE PORTRAIT

Inspired by one of my friends, I wanted to do a looser style of painting. This is my natural style, how I used to paint years ago. I had a lot of fun painting this potrait.

SKYE PENCIL DRAWING

I did a pencil sketch of Skye as a sugar skull. I haven't done a pencil drawing for years & I enjoyed it so much. I love digital work for many reasons, but there's nothing like pencil on paper.

PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN CARICATURE

I think i like the black background better.

PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN RIP

The loss of an amazing actor, here is my tribute

BALD ARCHY WINNER 2014 - MITCHELL JOHNSON WRECKING BALLS (ASHES TO ASHES)

I am so excited about winning the Bald Archy prize this year with my cheeky painting of Mitchell Johnson. Mitchell blitzed the English batting line with his fast bowling, so I thought Mitchell swinging on a HUGE cricket wrecking ball (a la Miley Cyrus) was quite appropriate.  I had a heap of fun in Canberra on Friday & can't thank Peter Batey enough. Peter's tireless work, humour & passion make the BA's what they are & after 21 years the prize just keeps getting bigger & better. My friends Steve Panozzo & James Brennan also had some brilliant works hung. Go see this great exhibiton, it will be touring NSW & Victoria until the end of the year.

LONG LIVE MS MAUDE THE COCKATOO!

www.baldarchy.com.au

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2058491/newcastles-judy-nadin-wins-bald-archy-prize/?cs=305

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/bald-archy-prizes-cause-for-mirth-comes-of-age-20140130-31px2.html