How do you like to start your weekend?
As an artist, I don’t have a nine-to-five job, so the concept of the weekend does not feature strongly in my life. When I do have a break, my weekend starts with Friday-night footy and a beer.
What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday morning?
Sit back with a good coffee and think about the day ahead.
How do you like to unwind?
By going for walks in Brisbane’s magnificent parks with my sons.
What are your essentials for a well-spent weekend?
A well-spent couple of days is when I am able to have a sound unbroken sleep, plus a sleep in.
What’s something you’ve been meaning to do on the weekend but haven’t got around to yet?
Gardening.
What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday evening?
Playing with my two little boys before they go to sleep.
What are you looking forward to next weekend?
Working on my second children’s book.
What are you reading at the moment?
Rugby League Week magazine.
What inspires you?
My friends, family and all the selfless community people who give a lot without expecting anything back.
What was your childhood dream?
To own a Holden GTS.
What has been your greatest achievement?
Being consistent over 20 years of creating high-quality art from an Aboriginal point of reference.
What is success to you?
Being able to make a comfortable living from making art.
What are your words of wisdom?
Be ethical – get HITCHED: Honesty, Integrity, Tenacity, Credibility, Humility, Empathy, Dignity.
Only a local would know that … the goanna in West End is a goanna and not a lizard, gecko, iguana or newt.
FAVOURITE WEEKEND SPOT TO:
- Perk up … Orleigh Park, West End.
- Relax … Poppy’s Basket Bakery & Deli, South Bank.
- Dine … Bamboo Basket, South Bank.
- Indulge … GOMA Cafe Bistro.
- Shop … Davies Park Market on a Saturday in West End.
- Catch-up … Saj & Grill, South Bank.
- Be inspired … proppaNOW Studios, West End.