Father Marker

20/05/2026

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of running a spray painting/ street art workshop 1/2 at for the year 11 & 12 “mural society” students. The intensive 2 hour session had the 20 students familiarising themselves with spray paint, can control, effects and techniques- most for the first time!

After some warm up exercises focusing on linework, blending and gradients, effects and sketching with spray paint- they were asked to paint a large street art style character! Super fun afternoon with these clever senior students who jumped in and impressed with their commitment, engagement and skills. Great efforts!

I will return next month to get on the cans with them again to produce something bigger, better and more permanent! Watch this space!

Thanks Rachelle for the facilitation!

15/05/2026

My tribute to Sammy The Seal, RIP. Thanks to Bec for sharing the artwork. Let Sammy swim and be full of squid in heaven.

Right. I was already emotional enough over our beloved chonky sea sausage and now THIS gets slid into my inbox. 🥹👏🏼

Local legend Tyson, a street artist from Blairgowrie, messaged me saying he was heading into Flinders Court in the CBD for a paint session and wanted to do a tribute mural for Sammy. Honestly, how bloody beautiful is that.

And LOOK AT HIM. Sammy’s there looking like the absolute unit he was. Little halo above his head like the patron saint of sunbaking in inappropriate locations. The squid. The chunky cheeks. The “I pay rates here too” attitude. It’s honestly perfect.

The fact a local artist took the time to honour a seal that somehow united half the Peninsula through chaos, laughter and random beach sightings just says so much. Sammy wasn’t just a seal. He was basically a retired uncle in a wetsuit who’d flop onto footpaths, ignore all advice and disappear whenever wildlife officers showed up.

I love that people are choosing to celebrate him this way instead of all the noise and rubbish online lately.

Anyway if you’re in the city and happen to wander through Flinders Court, keep an eye out for our boy living his best afterlife as Melbourne street art royalty. 🦭💔
Get around this legend. I’m so happy he took the time out of his life and created this masterpiece.
Father Marker 🙌🏼 he is on instagram.

Stay Unhinged, Legends ✌🏼

14/05/2026

“Birds Of A Feather” for , Dandenong.

After the “Third Place” mural project earlier this year, I came back to run another workshop with the young people at YSAS. During our chats outside the centre — surrounded by pigeons, ibis, corellas and seagulls while talking Hip Hop and Trap…the idea for this mural started to form.

These urban birds are often overlooked or demonised, something that resonated with how some of the crew felt they were viewed by society. From that came “Birds Of A Feather” a fictional Hip Hop group promoting unity, community and finding family through shared hardship.

Over two days on the rooftop at Dandenong Hub, I gave the crew a crash course in spray painting as we brought the mural to life, dodging seagull turds and parked cars along the way.

Huge thanks to Sal, Danny and the whole YSAS team for making this happen. Always love working with you legends.

04/05/2026

Happy Star Wars day fellow nerds!

May the Fourth Be With You!
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Acrylic and spray paint on canvas.

29/04/2026

Thanks to Steve Jager and Photography by John Billing for the mention in episode 2 of Frankston Street Art. Mention at 7:45. Cheers legends

28/04/2026

My latest mural for Emily and her new space, Square Peg Psychology, Frankston CBD.

Emily approached me to create something that could mark the beginning of her new practice, a piece that feels grounded in nature, while speaking to the experience of growing up feeling like we don’t quite fit or that we need to be someone we’re not. Her work often supports people carrying trauma and heaviness, so the intention for this entrance was to feel like an unburdening or a breath of fresh air. A quiet threshold into something softer and a space that welcomes you as you are.

At the centre sits a doorway, inspired by a Narnia-like passage. It opens into a calm Australian bushland at sunrise, shaped by Emily’s childhood daydreams of an otherworldly garden: soft, spacious and full of possibility. Framed by the original brick mantle, the doorway is transformed into a vintage wood grain wardrobe with large square pegs emerging from the structure — a subtle nod to the name. At its heart, a pair of superb fairy wrens rest on a golden Möbius strip, hinting at the winding, continuous nature of our inner worlds.

The superb fairy wren was chosen by Emily due to its association with joy, self-love and adaptability. Perched on the Möbius strip, they become part of a larger metaphor: a form with only one side, symbolising the interconnectedness of our experiences and the non-linear nature of life. Moments that seem opposite… joy and grief, inner self and outer persona are all part of the same continuous journey.A small orb moves along the strip, representing the self, always in motion, always becoming.

Thanks to Emily for her trust and for the fun wall and doorway to paint on in the heart of Funky Town.

08/04/2026

Frankston Pines Men’s Shed mural is done for IMAGINE FRANKSTON and Frankston City Council

I was lucky to pick up this spin off project after the Frankston Street Art Festival last month, big thanks to Rebecca Gendron for the opportunity.

Australian Men's Shed Association Men’s Sheds are such an important part of communities across Australia. They create a space for connection, practical work and a bit of mateship, something that really came through while I was on site.

For wall one I leaned into a strong, masculine feel inspired by angular Soviet sculpture. The corrugated surface meant I had to let go of fine facial details, so the focus shifted to the hands and the act of making. Worn, textured hands guiding a jack plane across timber, sending ribbons of wood and sawdust flying.

Wall two extends toward the entrance and works like a shadow board of well used vintage tools. Added a few personal touches with a teacup and a dart to show it’s not just about building, it’s about connection and having a laugh too.

Big thanks to Brian and all the fellas for the warm welcome. Genuinely made me appreciate what these spaces offer to the community.

26/03/2026

Still buzzing from this one!

Last month I was the successfully appointed artist through the Rye Civic Centre mural EOI to create a new mural series right in my hometown.

“Textures of Rye” responds to this shared meeting place where three large steel bollards hold a shade sail and quietly frame moments of pause, connection and everyday life. Each pylon became a vertical totem wrapping the space in layers of the environments that shape Rye from the pier and marine life to the foreshore treeline through to the rugged coastline of 16th Beach.

The textural surfaces shift as you move through the site from sand to sea bark to stone feather to fur reflecting the natural fabric of Rye. Interpreted as totems I’ve stacked key and unique textural elements drawn from the environment that speak to the character of the area.

Totem 1 draws from the Rye Pier with yellowfin pike, blue mussels, nudibranchs, sea grasses, calamari and shelley sand.
Totem 2 reflects the foreshore with banksia flowers and pods, galah feathers, possum fur, casuarina bark and soft sand.
Totem 3 responds to 16th Beach with falcon feathers, pig face succulents, sandstone cliffs, limpets, seaweed and ocean foam.

This project is deeply personal. Growing up here these environments are part of my visual language so it felt really special to translate them into something the community can experience in a new way. I wanted it to feel familiar but also spark a bit of curiosity especially for kids, families, locals and visitors passing through.

Massive thank you to the panel Mechelle and the Rye Community Group Alliance (Rye Lions group and Rye Community Centre), Julie (Rye Kindergarten) and Mornington Peninsula Arts and Culture for trusting me with this. It means a lot to create something meaningful in a place that shaped me.

24/03/2026

Dandenong YSAS “Third Place” Mural
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of mentoring and co-creating a mural for Youth Support + Advocacy Service in Dandenong, for their new space, “Third Place.” YSAS supports young people (12–25) facing serious disadvantage, particularly around alcohol and drug use, mental health, and involvement with the justice system. The idea of a “third place,” coined by Ray Oldenburg, describes social spaces beyond home and work—places that foster connection, belonging and community.

Across a series of workshops, we explored what community means to the young people who access the space and diving into identity, culture, pride and belonging. Together, we unpacked iconography, symbolism, and meaningful flora and fauna, finding ways to bring their diverse ideas into one cohesive visual language.

We landed on a bold, “Welcome to” postcard-style composition with hollow 3D lettering, allowing each participant to fill the forms with their own designs. Cultures stack, overlap, and weave through each other, reflecting both the individuals involved and the broader Dandenong community.

I was genuinely moved by the level of engagement from young people who hadn’t painted before or are navigating challenging circumstances. They showed up, focused, and shared parts of themselves, transforming the space into something deeply personal and welcoming.

I also had the privilege of working alongside the incredibly talented , who brought contemporary Aboriginal symbolism into the piece—beautifully connecting cultures and grounding the work in a modern Australian context. Grateful for your knowledge and generosity, Skyla.

Food, music, family, and pop culture sit alongside cultural and tribal references from South Sudan, Polynesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, and more—plus representation from LGBTQIA+ communities. Every element tells a story, all held within the bold, welcoming letters of “Third Place.”

Huge thanks to the facilitators—Sal, Courtney, Hendrix, and Marl for their support and hospitality throughout the fortnight.

23/03/2026

“Cosmic Bay” was created for Frankston Street Art Festival last week. After 5 or so years of applying and being shortlisted for the past 3, I was stoked to finally receive the invitation late last year. It has been a goal of mine to paint at this festival and give back to the town where I was first introduced to street art and graffiti culture. I was lucky enough to land a superb 10mHx8.5mW wall on the side of right in the heart of town, my largest to date.

My focus was the marine life of Port Phillip Bay. After scuba diving with Weedy Sea Dragons in January, I was inspired to create a larger than life dragon (Victoria’s marine emblem). I wanted to capture the feeling of anti gravity, buoyancy and suspension while diving, and that otherworldly experience of being underwater with sunlight pouring through the surface , illumination the environment and creatures. This piece blends underwater and cosmic environments, playing with glowing bioluminescence and surreal encounters.

I’m honoured to have painted alongside such an inspiring and talented group of artists which I have admired for years. Everyone brought their A-game and produced amazing artworks. Thanks guys. Big thanks to the FSAF team for putting on such a great event and making it an unreal first street art festival. Cheers to everyone else- pedestrians, locals, photographers, friends who stopped by and offered support. Thanks to Bayside, suppliers and for the mid week restock. Mural is located at 15 Beach st, Frankston