When I was younger I struggled to express my inner thoughts. I always thought it was weak to show emotions. My art became a creative outlet to release these feelings, like therapy on a canvas. But it has also been nice for viewers of my work to reach out and comment on how my art has helped them through their demons and put a smile on their faces.<\/p>\n
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Can you describe your artistic style? <\/strong><\/p>\n I have had my work best described as a little bit pop art and a little bit surrealism, with a touch of me injected into it. For me, my style has just developed over a decade, where I would always be constantly drawing monsters and critters in staff meetings. However, these sketches look nothing like the critters I create today. Back then I used a lot more colour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How did you develop your interest in street art? <\/strong><\/p>\n Seven years ago I was lucky enough to attend the first of several annual camps to Blender Studios. Here I learnt stencils, paste-ups and freehand spraying, and improved my knowledge and skills in the art form, but also built a strong network of like-minded artists.<\/p>\n But it was the exposure I got from local newspapers that really kicked my career along. It seemed overnight I had become a street artist and was offered murals, gigs and exhibitions in quick succession, and five years down the track, I haven\u2019t slowed down.<\/p>\n What have you been working on lately? <\/strong><\/p>\n I am curating the art space at St. John of God Bendigo, where I select new exhibitions every three months, and work with staff at the hospital to hang and display the art. I have an exhibition coming up at The Old Auction House in Kyneton from September 16 to 27.<\/p>\n Last month I moved into a new studio space located in the Avenue Studios. I am setting up the space to eventually hold workshops and other activities to engage young artists to build networks and connections. I also have a few products being sold at the new store in Golden Square, Blue Wombat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mr-Dimples-3-225x300.jpg\")
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