I hope people who are interested will come in without any pressure—wear whatever you usually wear, and if you feel like dressing up in something wild just for the fun of it, that'd be exciting too. Bring along something you like to hold in your hands, or even a pet. Sit however feels most comfortable to you. I'll do my best to get to know you, to observe carefully, and to turn that shared experience into a drawing. We both want a good drawing to come out of this, right? A piece that carries the memory and experience of the time we shared.

We'll spend about two to three hours together.
During that time, I'll be drawing. If conversation flows naturally, and if we can find a way around any language barrier, we can talk about whatever comes to mind. Or we can just enjoy the quiet. I'll also take some photos, as reference for later work.

Some of these sketches and photos may eventually become studio portraits. If that happens, I'll share the finished piece with you—and I'd genuinely love to hear what you think.

Sometimes, the story ends there.
Other times, it might become the beginning of another painting.

Let's see where it goes.

I hope that, over time, these portraits can grow beyond being just individual pieces.
Perhaps they'll quietly come together and reveal something real about Auckland—the diverse people, their stories, and the everyday life of this city.

If this project eventually turns into an exhibition, everyone whose portrait is included will receive a copy of the exhibition catalogue and a high-quality print of their portrait, as a way of saying thank you for taking part.

Before the project begins, I'll give each participant a clear explanation of what it involves, along with a consent form that outlines how the drawings and photos will be used—so you can feel completely at ease when deciding whether to join.

Thank you for reading this far.
Maybe our paths will cross one day.