The Artist

No, this isn't me raving about the kids - yet again - it is actually my brother! Growing up, our house was always full of art and craft - mess was no problem (thats where I get that from!!) and creativity was always encouraged. Mum was an art teacher and dress maker and there was always something on the go - and I love seeing that in lots of your blogs, not only does it give me inspiration, but also great memories.

I digress, my friends think I am the arty/crafty person, but next to my baby brother, I am like a waitress next to Picasso - no, really.

After years of him working in various art fields, he has decided to go to uni. He is now in his 2nd year of a 4 year Art Teaching degree. Its hard for a mature age student to dedicate everything to go to school full time to get a degree so he can have a real job! As an older student, he knows the cost and value of the degree and as such is doing really well - he isn't just aiming for a pass.

Today, mum and I went to an exhibition where he had paintings on display. It is a student exhibition, usually for final year students of painting and photography. There were about 12 artworks - two of which were Paulie's! He always downplays his talent, but from a very early age he always saw thing differently, and easily translated not only images but emotions into artwork.

He never really trained and only did what he needed to at school. Because he was always good at art, he felt he was judged at a different standard, or more was expected of him. After year 12 he moved away from Art all together, and worked as a carpenter. He never did much painting at all - I think these are his 3rd and 4th paintings! I think (bias aside) these two were certainly standouts of the show and he is only a 2nd year! Additionally, the girl working the gallery suggested there was interest to buy them. Him being such a funny boy isn't interested in selling them - but I reckon they are fantastic - both are of the Astor in St Kilda - an interior and exterior - what do you think?