Red Peak makes the cut

Red Peak makes the cut

Well that came out of the blue.  And black, red and white. I never believed Red Peak stood a show.  But it was heartening to be part of a movement many Kiwis got behind, showing passion and creativity and patriotism.  It has been a simple celebration of our identity,...
Red Peak makes the cut

Red Peak – A nation all grown up

It’s just a bunch of triangles. If you turn it upside down and squint it looks like (insert icon/logo/motif/sports shirt of your choice). It’s too Maori / Pakeha. It shouldn’t need to be explained.  It needs a picture.   Like the four...
Capping a busy 2014

Capping a busy 2014

Well here we suddenly are, 2015.  And February already. But the Origins Kickstarter project has come back to top a memorable 2014, being voted best deck of the year and a list of other awards at United Cardists, and tying for best deck at the Playing Card Forum....

Kids

It’s late. I’m sitting on the floor watching the end of a movie. I hear rustling and my little 4 year old Flynn appears. His eyes are puffy, ‘Dad can I have a drink.’ I give him a little plastic glass, he drinks the lot. I give him a hug and...
Anne Boleyn – An historic icon reimagined

Anne Boleyn – An historic icon reimagined

This portrait is inspired by the iconic queen, Anne Boleyn.  After a lot of research, reading about the woman and studying the existing historic portraits, I began a piece which averaged the facial characteristics of these pieces and incorporated details in historic...