Did Someone Call For KFC?

Chris is a well-known artist, tutor, and judge in the Sunshine Coast art community, with more than 32 years' experience teaching art.

Chris's acquaintance with the 'black dog' (depression and extreme anxiety) started many years ago, when he became a lone parent of two sons following his marriage breakdown. Luckily, his latent art talent came to the rescue, and Chris discovered that painting (often late into the night) gave him inner peace and control.

Happily painting in either oil or pastel, Chris has taught in many workshops for art societies around Australia and overseas. In 2004, he was awarded Master Pastelist by the Pastel Society of Australia.

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Koi Fish make a beautiful addition to any pond, but unfortunately, they are banned in Queensland. So, you'll just have to enjoy them through this painting. I was fortunate to have taken a lot of photos at a Koi fish farm in NSW. They seem to be forever hungry; their open mouths shouting for food. "Feed me, feed me!" seems to be their cry, or perhaps, 'Did someone call for KFC?"