Welcome back, Kotter!!

It's been a while huh. What's been happening? A whole bunch of cool stuff. Sheridan and I went to Tasmania for a holiday. We're going to move there in a year or so. Beautiful place. Oh yeh, we're having a baby!! 😳 ha. she's due in November. As far as art and painting goes, I've been busy practicing different techniques, just trying to find a style to call my own. The problem with trying to force this issue is that it goes against what it is you're trying to achieve. Finding a style takes a loooooooong time and as most artists struggle with being patient, we forget that it is happening every time we pick up a brush or pen or pencil. It happens naturally. Like a good sourdough starter, the proving takes time. Slow and steady wins the race and good things come to those who wait. Any other cliches? Haha. 

People seem to like my work. That's a good sign. Facebook is reaching a couple of hundred of the 10k+ followers that like my page. 
Why must you make it so tricky Mr Zuckerberg? 

So, onwards and upwards with painting and drawing. Inspiration abounds from our Tassie trip and the upcoming parenthood, so watch this space for new ideas and cool stuff. Thanks guys.

Tony

Here's a few recent works. 


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