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Red Dog poses for Brad Blaze

Red Dog poses for Brad Blaze

“Red Dog” is a classic Aussie movie – I’ve seen it now on the plane twice!  So it was great pleasure to meet the lead actor “Koko” in Perth last week.  Here is the story from Perth now: RED DOG star Koko the Kelpie has turned his hand (or paw) to modelling, posing for ‘speed ...

Celebrity Speed Paintings – Sportsman

Celebrity Speed Paintings – Sportsman

A quick update with some new art from some recent gala SPORTS EVENTS I have entertained at.  Maybe you know these now retired sports stars?

Eric Bana speed painting!

Eric Bana speed painting!

Last night I had the pleasure of meeting and speed painting movie star Eric Bana. Eric is the ambassador for Youth off the Streets.   So this painting, along with Eric’s autograph went to raising funds for such a good cause.

Honda Foundation Evening

Honda Foundation Evening

Last week I performed at a fundraiser for the Honda Foundation and had the pleasure of performing alongside Australia’s greatest jazz musician and television personality James Morrison.  James along with his band and singer Emma Pask brought some sweet jazz to life as I painted Marilyn Munroe and Audrey Hepburn. Just under 30 years ago ...

Sydney Swans event

Sydney Swans event

The Sydney Swans in conjuction with Citi held a prestigious event at the Hilton.  Retiring captain Brett Kirk and retiring coach Paul Roos were both captured on canvas during the show. PHOTO: Brett Kirk signs his painting.

40 tickets left!

40 tickets left!

Tickets selling quick, only 40 left!  www.nightonthegreen.com Here is an article from today’s paper

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Professor Chris O’Brien portrait

Professor Chris O’Brien portrait

We all know someone who has suffered from cancer.  For me personally, late last year we lost a family member from bowel cancer.  I don’t need to explain how traumatising it is. Lifehouse at RPA, the Chris O’Brien Cancer Centre a $300 million new facility will commence capital works this year.  In the meantime, “A ...

Melbourne Storm event

Melbourne Storm event

Some photos from a performance I did for 600 sponsors and fans from the Melbourne Storm last week.

Painting an Icon

Painting an Icon

During my shows I often paint iconic people from rockstars to hollywood icons, to sporting heroes. Last month however, I had the pleasure of meeting and painting ‘live’ a man I believe to be a living icon. For a private audience of 60 cricketing greats (including former players Mark Waugh, Glenn McGrath, Ian Healy, Tony ...

Brad Blaze paints Jonathan Thurston and Matt Bowen

Brad Blaze paints Jonathan Thurston and Matt Bowen

Recently I did a show at the Townsville Entertainment Centre for the North Queensland Cowboys (Rugby League Team). I speed painted two of the players in about five minutes – Jonathan Thurston and Matt Bowen which they auctioned for charity. Jonathan Thurston (JT) is arguably the greatest Rugby League player of this generation.  Was pretty ...