Jamie 2021 - Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist by Tervo in Brisbane

I believe that mullets aren't just a haircut, they're a way of life. Much like my own mullet, I am business in the front, and party in the back. I believe in being professional and well-organised in my business dealings and then cutting loose and creating pieces that are colourful, eye-catching and filled with meaning. I believe that all art should be able to be philosophically deconstructed and meaning debated, or just taken at face value and appreciated for looking nice (whichever one floats your boat). I love big brushes, aerosol and pushing my colour choice as far as I can so they bend, but never break. And of course, with all great mullets, comes a love of Australian imagery, iconography and beauty. I love working with clients to take the message that they want to communicate and telling their story in ways they'd never thought of. I have painted murals in Brisbane Street Art Festival and Yonder Festival. At each of these events, I was also fortunate enough to be asked to run street-art tours and share my passion for the artform. I was recently selected as a finalist in Brisbane Portrait Prize, where I narrowly missed first prize (by 11 out of 9'000+ votes), in the Courier Mail People's Choice Awards. I also have a Masters of Education from Queensland University of Technology and a current Blue Card for working with children, as well as an ability to talk under wet cement (untested). As a result, I have experience teaching art master-classes from Grade 1 through to 12 at some of Brisbane's most prestigious schools. Furthermore, I have worked with adults teaching both technical art classes and fun-focused sip n' paints. So any age, any occasion, I'm happy to bring the energy and teach. If you're looking for a passionate artist and think I tick a few boxes, please get in contact.