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- Studio Sessions – Learn art techniques – from beginners to advanced.
- My Story – Personal reflections and stories about my life, my journey.
- Weekend Projects – DIY creative projects completed over the weekends.
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Dead Dads – article
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: March 11, 2026
The eerie scraping sound broke the silence, snapping all our heads toward the benchtop at the same time.
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Blown Away – Camping story
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: December 13, 2025
I have been camping so many times and for so long now, I reckon I could write a book about it. In fact, I reckon I could call myself an expert, a "campologist" has a nice ring about it.
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A Brush With Death
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: December 13, 2025
Andrew raced next door to tell Frank, our plumber guardian, and as always, our neighbour Frank stepped in to help. Brandishing an axe...
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Weekend Challenge — Smoking-Hot BBQ Pizzas
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: December 9, 2025
There’s something about a Saturday afternoon that draws me to the backyard - maybe a soft breeze, or maybe it’s just the promise of a good feed...
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Brother Knows Best: Part 1 – Bangkok
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: December 9, 2025
It started with a letter from Poste Restante Kathmandu. My brother, Stephen, was the sender. He had been travelling abroad for some time, and each letter...
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How To Draw A Kangaroo – advanced drawing
Author: Stuart Currie
Published: December 9, 2025
Drawing a highly detailed and realistic pencil artwork, like my kangaroo drawing, requires patience, precision, and a solid understanding of shading, texture, and composition...
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