Rae Age

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Having fun with Dad’s scroll saw, making more painted wooden magnets—and still have all my fingertips!

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Market doodle. Today was so hot I felt like those two bald men. I’ve been drawing lots of horses lately, but since I’ve never owned one, they sometimes end up with dog-like faces—the animal I’m more used to drawing. Should I keep practising or

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Who else grew up with one of these teddies? Purple bear (SOLD). Oil on board, 2026.

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Oil painting on linen.

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Beanie Kids, ” oil on silky oak, 2025. Available for purchase.

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Self-portrait looking out the kitchen window, based on a 2011 reference photo. Oil on plywood.

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Another snake takes down a crocodile.

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Thank you to everyone who visited my exhibition this past week. It was wonderful sharing the experience with you.

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Some grandparents are truly one of life’s greatest blessings.

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Market doodle. It was really hot today—just ask those two bald men. I’ve been drawing lots of horses lately, though they sometimes look more like dogs, an animal I know better. Should I keep practising or stick with what I know?

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Sometimes I turn sticks into slightly more interesting things. This could be useful for popping balloons or scratching a mouse behind the ear, but I haven’t tested it yet.

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2025 vs 2018. If you’d like to see some of my early prime work, it’s proudly displayed in my parents’ bedroom.

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Oil on board, experimenting with cold wax medium.

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Day 3 of 3 painting the window.

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I’m excited to announce my exhibition, FAMILIAR MOMENTS, running April 2–6 at Field Trip, 1 Latrobe Ter, Paddington QLD 4064. Opening event: Thursday, April 2, 6–8 PM. Hope to see you there.

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A longer post for my loyal and deeply appreciated followers...

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Back at uni for my final semester of painting and printmaking. My exhibition at First Coat has been postponed for a couple of months while the gallery undergoes repairs.

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Dad and Grandad...

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I dreamed I was friends with James Charles and he promoted my Instagram page. I was thrilled about all the potential followers, but it was only a dream. Here’s an underpainting I’ve left in my studio for a while. Hopefully it turns out well—it’s of

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Feeling cute...