Vivid Festival – Customs House

Duckie Art & Event Reviews

Thought it might be topical to mention Vivid Festival 2011 on its last weekend. I checked out the light sculptures on Friday night and was most impressed by the mapped projections on Customs House, Circular Quay. Clever use of projected animation transformed the historic building into a colourful renaissance palace, then fast forward in time to its crumbling future. I …

Terry Pratchett at Sydney Opera House

Duckie Video Must Sees

Nerds ahoy! A video of Terry Pratchett in conversation during his recent visit to Australia  for the Discworld Convention. has been published online. Watch the genius speaking on all manner of topics, including his recent diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s disease and his stance on assisted suicide. I presume this will be his last visit to Australia and the talk …

Rain Forest Frog Tattoo

Duckie Blog, Visual Art

The little froggy guy on the wrist was designed by me, to complement the rain forest theme with the space available. Sadly I can’t also claim credit for the little elf guy, who was the product the inimitable talents of Mr Brian Froud! Want a tattoo design? Get in touch.

Dr Sketchy’s Sydney

Duckie Blog, Visual Art

I attended Dr Sketchy’s Sydney this week and thought I’d share a couple of doodles (not that kind, sicko!) with you. If you don’t know what Dr Sketchy’s is, then YOU SHOULD! It’s a world wide phenomena of burlesque and alternative life drawings,  with a couple of performances and competitions thrown into the mix for extra fun times!