This is a Picture Book I created for a Preschool Session at the Library. It came about by realising we didn't have any Picture books about blindness (not relating to guide dogs) for the preschool aged children. I based it on my Deda (russian for grandad) Zatay, who was blind and wanted nothing to do with a guide dog. This book is aimed at the 2-4 year old preschool child about using your other senses. It is very tactile and bright with a simple message.

Windows of the Chakra......

I created this work as a thank you and a birthday present for Lyndsay.
the colours represent the chakras, and the gemstones are real. This was a real joy to create. the Mixed Media and the georgeous
colours. This peice was done in August 2009.

Butterflies.......

I created these canvas decoupage style peices for Fenya.
It was my gift to her for her birthday June 2009. I was
most excited about these peices because they actually came
out as I saw them in my head.....very exciting to any budding artist when that happens. Fenya loved them, which made them that much better.

This was a fun project to do for the Invercargill Public Library bookclub. These were the prizes I made for a "Wizard Hat" competion.

Dolls house makeover

I am still doing stuff peoples.....its been awhile, this here is one of the latest projects, renovating a dolls house, a fun project to have done, note the wallpaper and the flooring. This was done for my wee neice Amber, she loves it, and there is a comfortable doll family living within the doors now. The curtain rails and the curtains were my creations as well.

Lorilee's Colours. Great texture and colours, this was a fun project to do. Multi directional abstract paintings.

Finally got a project done on a lathe, a carving mallet.
Which means carvings in time.

This wee beauty was done earlier this month.
I'm looking forward to my carving project.

The Invercargill Skyline, yep, thats it. This here was a group effort from the following people: Bruce Berg, Wade Kennedy, Bryce Williams, Johnny Ferrari, Paul Nicholson, Daniel Niven and of course myself. Used as a prop for functions at the Ascot Park Hotel, this skyline shadow is quite effective with the lights, plants and water fountain supplied by John and Sue from Plants Plus. This was done in September 2007.

Prince Frog
Head Pinata.


Created for a five year olds party, this toughy outlasted 17 5 year olds and the ma had to bust it up!!

ADULT ORIENTATED PINATA!

A truly unusual experience in creating this oversized (how should we say it....) penis. The novelty of it all was fantastic, it was a smash at the party. (no pun intended) Special orders are welcome, but allow at least 2 months for completion. Enjoy!

THE LADYBUG PINATA!!

Well here is one of the latest in the pinata range, fun to make, and lessons learned. Never use a spray can when cutting corners on painting a pinata!! Enjoy!

Princess Head Pinata. What fun this was to create, from the wig to the body, it has been a true pleasure creating this for a 4th birthday party. Custom Orders are welcomed, prices vary from design.

"Life Force Within" inspired by the natural curiosity of an innocent and pure new life. Imagine brain matter coming together to form a new and beautiful idea. Dedicated to Tony and Mavra Niven.

"Oreti Beach" (Peters' Beach) My entry for the Southland Phone book Competition 2007. A win win situation, if i don't win the cover, the painting will be auctioned and all proceeds will be given to New Zealand Charities. Wish me luck!!

"Withering Elements",
fantastic mixed media abstract painting. Rich royal purple has a suede effect, while the copper, platnium and gold metallics shimmer in the light. Size is 12" high and 16" wide. Would compliment any living space. For any information, please email.