Raised with Niuean values in small town New Zealand, this Book experienced a typical Kiwi upbringing. Developing an interest in bone carving along with the usual teenage exploits of sport and cars, he eventually went into the panel beating trade. After the birth of his son and an illness that saw him off work for two years, his interest in art developed further and he set out to teach himself how to create visual masterpieces. Some people hold the perception that artists are just cruising, drinking lattes and living on the dole – check out this Book to find out for yourself about life as a professional artist.

“Best advice I ever got? Fake it till you make it!”

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