TAMing the Crazy

23/08/2026

Hello all

I just picked up my glazed pieces from thebarestonestudio Killarney Vale. I just love how they turned out. A brilliant hand building class. Would recommend to all

14/08/2026

I thought I would start to share the process of my piece ‘Ground Colony’ that was selected as a finalist in the Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee

These little bits of steel are where all started. Before this piece I made the Octopus pictured out of paper pulp and PVA glue. I decided to use the same material for Ground Colony against all advice due to the scale I intended to go. It was a cost factor but I really liked the malleability of the mixture and the end result and feel of it. It is durable and has the properties of wood. It can be sanded and manipulated after it is fully dried and once sealed is fully sustainable outside.

This is step one. The metal was welded with the intention of it being the base for a Pear but the organic way I work means that what I intend to make almost always changes to suit what the materials dictate it becomes to me. Adaptability is my best friend. Every mistake really isn’t one. Wink wink

13/08/2026

Hello all!

I just received the news that I am a finalist in the being held in Mudgee for this year in October!

For my piece ‘Ground Colony’

So excited. My first big sculpture and first entry into a Sculpture exhibition!

I will be sharing my process again in the lead up to the exhibition in October!

Stay tuned for more updates!

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

It was a morning of babies this morning. Some native ducks doing the pilgrimage to the lake. Five seconds after these photos I had to get Ollie to scare off a stupid cat that was stalking these babies. Pretty tense moment but we made sure they got to safety. The little sweethearts had no fear of the dogs. They were charging towards them. Benny was licking his lips thinking yum yum some Peking Duck!

09/08/2026

I heard my first fledgling Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo this morning on my walk. I love this time of year. He was hungry 🤤

05/08/2026

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