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And now for something completely different…
We have 4 vastly different Studio Journal categories for your reading pleasure.
- 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.
- Hops Hive – Beer reviews and insights, according to my taste buds.
Studio Journals - categories
You can take a deep dive into any category by clicking on the linking badges below!
Pirate Life x St Agnes – Brandy Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout – Beer Review
A huge 12.2% Imperial Stout aged in ex-St Agnes brandy barrels, combining dark chocolate, roasted malt, oak and warming brandy character. This was one beer I didn't forget.
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Dump The Trump – Beer Review
A bold, hop-forward American IPA packed with citrus, pine and lingering bitterness. Dump The Trump certainly has a name that gets your attention — but does the beer live up to it?
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Tiger Territory
The buzz was electric all the way back to camp with everyone babbling about our shared experience. We climbed down from the elephant carriages and thanked the mahouts for the amazing safari.
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Dead Dads – article
An eerie scraping sound broke the silence. We all snapped our heads toward the benchtop at the same time. It was undeniable. We had all heard it.
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Blown Away – Camping story
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
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
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
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
Drawing a highly detailed and realistic pencil artwork, like my kangaroo drawing, requires patience, precision, and a solid understanding of shading, texture, and composition...
Read MoreHave no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.
- SALVADOR DALI
Great artists have always understood that painting is both discipline and emotion.
– something we continue to explore in our own studio practice.