It’s easy to fixate on the future and forget the gift of now. Lately, I've been forgetful of what covid taught me — falling into the trap of figuring I can somehow magically plan exactly how I think things will go! Now, in advent I’m reminded to wait, to enjoy the journey and to not worry about the destination quite so much. When pondering a Christmas image I’ve been mindful of how Mary and Joseph could have felt on their journey to Bethlehem with their human and divine bun i

I recently received wonderful news. Australian Catholics Magazine had entered an illustration I created for them into a competition and it won for best original artwork! ACAP (Australian Catholic Press Awards) is held annually and seeks to honour excellence in Australasian Catholic media. Feeling very grateful, it was a privilege to create the illustration. We hope it shines a light on the plight of people that happen to be refugees. Discover more about the artwork here:...

Good news! The Books of the Bible Windows poster is now available! Discover more about the project and order your own print HERE

For the last 5 months I have been working on a massive project. Basically it’s going to be a visualisation of the books of the bible. The artwork will use two forms of illustration. Traditional etching lines for the frame and outer details that will house 12 stained glass windows. The 12 glass window shapes will be illustrated, and coloured in a stained glass window gothic style. I have been working with theologians, and biblical experts. As this project has evolved, I someho

Over the past year I have been working as part of an incredible team (NCRS - National Centre for Religious Studies) to design and illustrate a new RE curriculum. The document is in the process of being printed and released to all Catholic schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. I hope this curriculum and it's design connects and inspires through inclusivity so we may truly live 'Our Faith'. > View the full post HERE > Discover the latest Connection email HERE

Who is my neighbour? Are we connected or are we seperate? What created us? This etching has helped to de-wrinkle my forehead a little...

I was recently approached by a school in Aotearoa New Zealand to create an image for their community. They specifically requested Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Catholic Church tradition names the trio as the Holy Family or the Earthly Trinity). The school really wanted to honour the school's charisms and the diversity in the school community by having an image that visually showed the three depicted in a modern way, as Māori people, and with a teenage Jesus. They also wanted to wea

Just before the lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand (August 2021), I was approached by a young woman who was due to give a presentation to various high school RE classes. She needed support in the form of an image to accompany her presentation. The Gospel passage she was researching and reflecting on is known as The Woman Caught in Adultery (Jn 7:53 - 8:11). My word to reflect on during lockdown has been awarded to Paciencia (Patience). With prayer and paciencia, I felt the pull

Images of our holy family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) often depict Joseph in the background, distant or hidden; focusing the viewers attention more on Mary and Jesus. This position is often purposefully done by artists. Through the story of Joseph we understand he was a humble man, a deep listener and deeply committed to placing God first (we can say this in Spanish as ‘Primero Dios’). As artists we are called to tell stories. This new image has been illustrated and painted wit

Where do you feel most free? Is it a place, a time, with a particular person or activity? Physically when crisp air tickles the side of my cheeks and swirls past my ears, I can’t help but smile. I feel lighter, part of something in motion, something beyond me. Experiencing this motion has come through snowboarding, riding my old Vespa, running with windy rain or standing with a friend, palms open, out in nature as our God whips up windy wild face tickles. Wind and rain are li