I live in my Tiny Home (which converts to my studio each day) in Hongoeka Bay, Plimmerton. The place I grew up as a child with my many cousins here at Hongoeka Marae. Growing up with a creative community that has produced many artists, musicians, writers, photographers, and even movie makers.

I have been drawing (doodling) most of my life. I was keen to take up Art at college, and for my first year that’s exactly what I did. However, once the teacher found out I was colour blind, she suggested I would find it very hard to make it in the art world.

So, the following year I dropped Art. I continued drawing, and when I became a dad, I enjoyed creating drawings for my children.

At 63, while contemplating my potential retirement years, I woke up one morning and thought, what if she was wrong? So my art journey had grown legs, and I have thrown myself headfirst into a number of different mediums and projects.

I hope you find some joy in the work I produce.