P.S The flames are a little extra. It’s the CO2 that removes oxygen bubbles from just under the surface. This is achieved with a little blue flame. Go gentle - epoxy can burn. I just like it big.

A little truth in that tbh

Painting late - Read on ➡️ As we get ready to say goodbye to our studio projects on their individual quests around the world, we’re ready to lay paint on ‘Crucible of Worlds’ - a project that sits right beside my heart. A giant portrait loosens my wrist and gets my flow right. Are they popular? You all love to buy and commission landscapes - I don’t disagree - my landscapes serve for decades. I look at them for minutes at a time during my day. For those collectors with different forms of portraits, you’re wild - personal interpretations are scary… and I like your style. Keep art primal, team. #inspireme #howtoart

60 seconds in the studio with me.

It’s 50% closer to half the result I always wanted

Yep, wait, nope, almost, hold on.

One day I’ll finish the white paint ~studio

From what I’ve gather thus far, she identifies as a neo expressionist and shuns contemporary realism. Pricing is unconfirmed at this stage - as far as I can tell: commissions seem to start at a banana and a handful of raisins. #learntopaint #learntoplay

Porto - a moment captured by Blake and, from the other side of the world, set alive in color. P.S this is your first sneak peak and the next studio - it’s a mess rn.

Layers on weddings and Porto - a coastal city in northwest Portugal.

I'm chasing more vibrancy and illumination of the characters.

Originally, I wanted to finish the space before exposing it to you. In its wildly messy current state, I feel ready to give you a sneaky peek. The gentle hum is a light extraction system I'm setting up. The studio is 30% finished. P.S. I'm sorry for working in private recently. The studio isolation has helped me get properly realigned, bringing me back to the grassroots of my style and, now that I'm back, showing me where that style will go. Watch this space - sending positive vibes from the NZ studio.