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Book Signing Event!

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Book Signing Event!

I'm very chuffed to be doing a book signing and reading of my new book My Aussie Plants and Animals at Belgrave Book Barn this Friday, August 19th!There are still a few spots left, so send an email to infobelgravebookbarn.com.au if you'd like to secure a spot.

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NEW Yoko Ono BOOK!

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NEW Yoko Ono BOOK!

I apologise for the (not at all) humble brag, here here is Joe Elliott of Def Leppard holding Madeline Bocaro's new book 'in your mind: the infinite universe of yoko ono' with my portrait of Yoko Ono on the cover! #mindblown.I did this portrait almost 15 years ago and my housemate suggested I tweet it to Yoko. I did, and to my absolute amazement and joy she replied 'thank you cat. i love it. love yoko' in her trademark lowercase.Years later, New York author Madeline Bocaro came across the portrait and asked if she could use it on the cover of her...

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What Is Prayer?

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What Is Prayer?

I was approached by Jescom to illustrate the cover of their Summer edition of Australian Catholic Magazine. The theme is What Is Prayer? A different kind of job for me, but fun nonetheless!

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Archies 2017 at Burrinja!

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Archies 2017 at Burrinja!

Finished my portrait for the #Archies 2017 @ at Burrinja! Here is another cropped section. The launch is on this Saturday the 14th of October at 11am at Burrinja, Cnr Glenfern Rd and Matson Dve Upwey. The works will be on display for 1 month. Love to see ya there!

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Kinder Talk

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Kinder Talk

Did a presentation at kinder today! Showed them my work and then the kids got up and helped me invent and draw a new animal! Was ace fun but slightly terrifying. The little assistant is much less shy than her Mum.

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