Studio Journal

My journal is much more than a diary—it’s a record of my creative journey, helping you understand why a painting exists, why I chose to work on this at this time and not just how it was made.

From time to time, I will share my thoughts, struggles, and successes in this journal.

Piwakawaka - NZ Fantail, Maori Design Tony Cutting Piwakawaka - NZ Fantail, Maori Design Tony Cutting

Repeat Message

Today’s mahi

‘Repeat message’

The pīwakawaka (also known as the New Zealand fantail) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most recognizable and beloved native birds. Belonging to the scientific genus Rhipidura fuliginosa, these tiny, energetic insectivores are famous for their acrobatic flight patterns and fearless curiosity around humans.

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59 Corvette Tony Cutting 59 Corvette Tony Cutting

‘59 Corvette

This morning I woke up and wanted to draw another classic car for my small drawing series for these beautiful machines. I had been looking at images and videos of Chevrolet Corvette’s and found one I really liked. Thinking to myself - if I ever purchased a classic car, this might be the one.

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Rough Sketch, Planning an Artwork Tony Cutting Rough Sketch, Planning an Artwork Tony Cutting

Butterflies

Today’s rough sketch of a watercolour collection I am planning to create.

The collection will be four watercolours of Monarch Butterflies. I will paint all three individually then really stretch my self and try to paint them all together with a background of swamp plants etc for the final piece.

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