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17/10/2026

Even with the rain King Con was a very good day. There were lots of families there enjoying everything Kingston Libraries had to offer. We were set up in Artist Alley at Cheltenham Library, next to Chantal McIlraith.

Dean Rankine (known for his work on The Simpsons, Futurama and Rick and Morty) was also there running a fun, hands-on comic-making workshop, sharing his cartooning tips and tricks that my kids enjoyed. Dean Rankine

There was a cosplay parade at the end and a dragon costume won its category. The finishing touches of the cardboard dragon head was done with spray paint, which was great to see.

Thanks to Kingston Libraries for putting on such a great event and to everyone who came by to say hello and check out the street art.

Here are a few highlights from the day and our stall.

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14/10/2026

Thank you to those that supported the COMPASS COMMUNITY CARE Gala auction which raised money to be used to help the community.

To the winner of my art work auction, a special thanks for supporting and I hope you enjoy the art you are taking home.

14/10/2026

Thinking about transforming a school portable?

A mural can completely change how a portable feels, but the best results start before the paint goes on.

A few things worth thinking about first:
• What is the condition of the wall?
Peeling paint, damage or old signage may need attention before artwork begins.

• Who uses the space?
A wellbeing room, classroom, art space or senior area might each need a very different feel.

• Can students be involved?
Workshops on boards or smaller surfaces can help students explore colour, shape and ideas before anything moves onto the wall.

• What should the space feel like?
Calm? Energetic? Welcoming? Creative? The design should support how the space is actually used.

• Does it need to work from a distance?
Portables are often viewed across courtyards and open areas, so strong shapes, colour and composition matter.

This project started smaller, with students building skills and confidence through workshops.

Then the creativity scaled up.

Same ideas. Bigger canvas.

A tired portable can become a space students recognise, connect with and feel proud of.

Got a school portable in mind that could use a fresh start?

Send us a message with a photo of the wall, your school location and a rough idea of the size. We would love to hear what you have in mind and explore what’s possible! 🎨

13/10/2026

We had a great time running our Retro Street Art Program for the Draw It Clean winners!

The winners got to try out some street art techniques, experiment with colours and stencils, and create their own artwork to take home. Always good to see what everyone comes up with when they get to make something their own.

The workshop was part of a bigger initiative encouraging young people to appreciate and protect Frankston’s green spaces. 🌿

A big thanks to Charlotte. It was great working with you! Also, the park was a great idea by you!

And Dylan T, thanks for being a legend. You know why!

Thanks for having us involved Peninsula Rotaract. It was fun.

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10/10/2026

This custom artwork was created for COMPASS COMMUNITY CARE for their Gala night which is on tonight.

Follow this link to bid on this artwork and many other things to help them raise money so they can continue the great work they do in the community.

https://app.galabid.com/compasscommunitycare/items

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09/10/2026

Where does inspiration come from?
It can come from anywhere like this tattoo!

It can be a shape, a pattern, something you see every day, or something you like.

For this wall, the students each picked design elements that stood out to them. This tattoo became the inspiration for the pattern inside the school lettering.



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02/10/2026

A few highlights from Streets of Colour at McClelland

Over three sessions, kids and families got with colour, shapes, layers and street art inspired activities.

From building colourful 3D sculptures and miniature buildings, to adding layers to a collaborative artwork and creating a colourful streetscape. There was plenty of experimenting and making.

It was great to see everyone creating alongside the work of exhibiting artists Christopher Pyett and Alison Tedesco.

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23/09/2026

King Con is coming and I will be there at Artist Alley on Saturday 3 October.

Comics. Cosplay. Gaming. D&D. LEGO. 3D printing. Superheroes. And plenty of creative stuff happening all day.

Come find us and check out what’s happening in Artist Alley!

📍 Cheltenham Library
📅 Saturday 3 October | 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free

See you there!

King Con is here 💥

Get ready for a day full of comics, cosplay, gaming and creativity ✨

Highlights include:
🌟 Game Design 101 with Chantel Eagle, Creative Director at Little Pink Clouds game design studio
🌟 Making Comics Workshop with Dean Rankine
🌟 Amie Kaufman in conversation
🌟 Cosplay Parade with fantastic prizes
🌟 Artist Alley
🌟 Southern Rogues Saber Corps
🌟 501st Legion and Rebel Legion
🌟 Call of Cthulhu, Dungeons & Dragons and more
🌟 Super Hero Storytime
🌟 3D Printing workshops
🌟 Face painting, Lego, food trucks and so much more!

Don’t miss this free event for all ages at your local library. 🙌

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21/09/2026

I am taking street art to King Con. If you are into comics, gaming, cosplay and all things creative, you will want to check this one out.

I will be set up in Artist Alley at Cheltenham Library on Saturday 3 October.

There’s heaps happening throughout the day from comics workshops, cosplay, gaming, LEGO, 3D printing, superheroes, D&D and more.

📍 Cheltenham Library
📅 Saturday 3 October
⏰ 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free event

See you there.

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18/09/2026

Why do our street art workshops work so well in schools? Because sometimes students can feel a little unsure at first, especially when they are trying spray paint for the first time. But once they have a go, things start to change.

They are up, moving around, experimenting with colour, trying different techniques and making decisions about what they want their artwork to look like.

For some students, it’s their first time using spray paint. For others, they just enjoy having the chance to create something a bit different from the usual classroom art.

And you see some great things happen when they get going.

Students start sharing ideas, helping each other out and seeing what they can create themselves.

It’s not just about making something, it’s about getting students involved, having a go and enjoying the process.