Manofdarkness

Happy the way this mural turned out and really excited about what’s to come. This space is the new .belgrave which is affiliated with in Belgrave. This was an old, decrepit shed that’s now been transformed into a functional art studio! I’ll be running art workshops out of this space starting next year and I’ll be participating in the Dandenong Ranges Open Studio in 2024. Bring it on! 😃

I’m happy the way this mural turned out and I’m excited for what’s to come. This space is the new Art Shed,[ .belgrave ] affiliated with in Belgrave. It was an old decrepit shed when I got to it but has been transformed into a more functional space since. It’s now become a new art studio where I plan to run a bunch of art workshops from starting early next year. Thanks to Nikki and Lucy from Ticker for all their support. Looking forward to being a part of the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios in 2024 too! 😃

A nice angle of a mural I did at Briar Hill earlier in the year. Thanks to for the photo✌️

Cheers to Briar Hill for the wall! Great opportunity to expand on the mural done earlier in the year. Car braking down, getting sick and rain all effected this project but we got there in the end 😅

This mural is a tribute to the ducks that were rescued a couple of months ago who are now enjoying their new found freedom. They get to live out their lives being ducks having escaped the sheds where they were doomed to never seeing the light of day or experience bathing in water. These were the lucky few however thousands were left behind where they continue to live out a miserable existence before being killed for people to consume. This is unnecessary cruelty. I want to thank Tiffany from for organising the street art regeneration program in Blacksmiths Way who supported the vision. It was a great weekend where I got to meet and paint alongside a bunch of other great artists from all over Melbourne. 🤙

Painted this last week for in Greensborough. Thanks to all the teachers, parents and kids for their support, I hope you like it! Also a big thanks and Kieren for the opportunity. Very much appreciated. I look forward to coming back! 🤙

Here is a recent commission I did for friends on a tin shed in their property. They have 8 rescued ducks who inhabit their yard with a creek running through the middle which was the inspiration for this work. It was not the easiest surface to paint on due to the corrugation of the tin but I’m happy with the final outcome overall. Thanks to Jen, Michael, Dot, Ray and Henry for their support throughout the whole process! ✨

I still have a few of these T’s available for sale. Special price of $40! 💥 Screen printed by on AS colour organic cotton. Grey, white and cream available! Hit me up if you’re interested. Wishing everybody happy holidays. 😀

I had a great time creating this mural for Dolena Young Kindergarten in Shepparton a few weeks back. They have a beautiful garden that’s hidden from the public eye so the mural is a playful celebration of their back yard. Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life, made it into the local paper too! 😀

This painting was painted for cancer research company, ‘Cartherics’ who are also heavily involved in trying to save the black rhino from extinction.

Lost Horizon 2, (Close-up) 2022
Aerosol on Newsprint Paper
57.5 x 40.5 cm

Photo credit: Christo Crocker

vcagradshow

It’s the last day for the VCA grad show today! I’ll be sitting the gallery in the painting department between 2-5pm so come and say hello if you are in the area, so much amazing art on display. 😁

Lost Horizon 1 (Left), 2022
Aerosol on Newsprint Paper
259 x 170 cm

Lost Horizon 2 (Right), 2022
Aerosol on Newsprint Paper
259 x 170 cm

“My work explores the materiality of paper through the process of layering; its formation is akin to relief sculpture. It comprises water, flour, sugar and spray paint. The assemblages fabricate a series of non-uniform, undulated surfaces activated with luminous and transient colour compositions. The imagery draws on aspects of nature and culture. Fused into one ecological structure, the works are conceptualised through the amassment of biotic, processed and coloured matter.

Paper is an ancient material manufactured into a refined substance. However my works aim to reflect and preserve its organic and natural constitution. They assume an abstracted simulation of digital landscapes, shallow ravines and lost horizons which evoke a sense of atmospheric obscurity, inducing a dream-like introspective impression.”

This painting has taken me the best of 4 months. A very stop/start process while trying to finish uni, work and be there for my baby as much as I possibly can. Happy the with the result and to finally call this one finished.

This painting has taken me the best of 4 months. A very stop/start process while trying to finish uni, work and be there for my baby as much as I possibly can. Happy the with the result and to finally call this one finished.

An acrylic painting using brush on the 143rd floor of a Southbank apartment. I didn’t know a lot about the puffin before I painted one but these beautiful sea birds are one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. 🖤

Excited to be a part of the ‘Vinyl Art Collective’ exhibition which will travel through Bendigo and Shepparton starting at the end of this month! Jam packed with some amazing artists from around Australia! Cheers to and for putting on such a massive show! 🤙

I painted this while tutoring 3 young adolescents for the council I work with. I took them through the process of painting ‘big’ using the grid method, taught them a basic approach to painting and went through bit of colour theory as all we had were primary colours. I also gave them the space to journey through their own creative process. They made some mistakes, like we all do but they learnt from them which propelled them to unexpected and exciting results. Eventually after 8 weeks it all came together, they were very pleased and proud of their achievements!

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Got to paint a commission piece recently. The concept was based on the clients love for wombats and the flora found in their garden. A bright and colourful piece to liven up the area!

Photo credit: (Wildlife Shelter)

Finished up this commissioned piece over the weekend. 🤙

Painted this black panther for a couple of weeks back. 🐈‍⬛ It’s a bit hard to photograph because of its tricky location however big thanks to for the opportunity and the paint jam over those few days. It was a pleasure working with you.🤙There were a few challenges to overcome due to the surface and access but happy with the overall outcome. Ended as a collaboration with who flowed through with his organic shapes amongst the leaves. 🍃Looking forward to when this place is fully decked out in time for the launch scheduled later this month! I’ll see you then!✌️

Stoked to be a part of this rad show last night alongside some amazing artists. Cheers to for organising! 🤙

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Happy 1st birthday to my baby River Rae and birth anniversary to my beautiful partner . I love you both very much and feel lucky to be sharing my life with you. X

So I painted this during the week. First up, thanks to Helen and David for the wall, you guys were so kind all week. Secondly, a huge thanks to the surrounding neighbours and the wider community for their support, shouting words of encouragement from their cars as they drove around the corner. Those who tooted their horns and the people who came up to me and said hello, you made my week! 😀 I can see the areas I need to improve, always learning but pleased with the outcome overall. The piece has extra significance and in honour of the wallaby and little joey that died from being hit by a car just a few metres down the road from here. The artwork is a reminder to slow down and look out for our precious wildlife. ✌️ 💚

Thoroughly enjoyed painting this little mural of a Red-Eyed Tree Frog for the exotic pets vet in Warranwood. 🐸 HNY✌️

Was asked to paint a couple of stencils for Cockatoo Primary School last week after a stencil workshop with the Grade 6’s. Thanks Leah for the invitation. Looking forward to coming back next year! :)

Fun little live art commission on marine ply 120cm x 112cm for at Selby Festival a couple of weekends ago. Artwork is inspired by ‘Bronte’ who is a wombat from . ❤️ Great to be out and meet so many people from our local community.

Had heaps of fun running workshops with the awesome students at in Shepparton over the last couple of weeks. Finished the program painting this mural which is inspired by the local wildlife in the beautiful Reedy Swamp wetlands located literally across the road. Thanks to Troy for organising this project which was a year and a half in the making due to Covid related challenges but we got there! 🤙

Untitled
Oil on canvas
35cm x 45cm

A section of wall I used as a practice board for my stencils created between 2012-2015 is finally heading to Sydney this week.

Happy to contribute this artwork for non for profit . “Influencing authentic inclusion through connecting communities.” Big thanks to .stories and for all their good work.👏

Going out to paint makes staying home better 🙃

Consumed
Oil on canvas
45cm x 45cm

The Burnley Bouldering Walls have come to life with an exquisite mural, adding another artistic level to this vibrant hub situated beside the Yarra River on Wurundjeri Country.

This White-plumed Honeyeater was painted by a valued member of the Victorian Climbing Club 👨‍🎨 Manofdarkness

If you live within a 5km radius of here, catch a glimpse of this beauty during your daily two hour dose of exercise - it will surely make your heart smile!

Thanks Ranger Georgina for the 📸 👏

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‘Constructed Reality’
Oil on canvas mounted on ply
73cm x 45cm

Currently showing at a covid interrupted exhibition at 💁‍♂️

Painted this last weekend.. It was really nice meeting all the different folks that came up to say hi😁A big thank you to and for supporting the project and to for making it happen. It’s the first time painting a bird this size so I learnt heaps in the process. Looking forward to painting the next one! It’s a white-plumed honeyeater which is found along the banks of the river✌️😁

Painted this down at a local park during the last couple of days. It was great fun and good to get out of the house for my daily exercise🏃The water tank is actually located in an abandoned reserve. There’s a trashed toilet block, trees growing in the carpark and an untamed walking track through a beautiful pocket of forrest. I like it there 😁✌️

Acrylic and aerosol on canvas, 2021.