Tank

Deciding to be an artist was a silly idea.

But I was young and full of dreams so I'll give myself a break.

I left school when I was fifteen to work in the family business, at 20 I decided I should go back to school so after thinking long and hard I chose to get a diploma in visual arts at Tafe. While I was there a job came up for a new public art project with the City of Shepparton, the Mooving Art Project, a roaming herd of 100 life-sized fibreglass cows that needed to be painted. I jumped at the chance to get my teeth into working as an artist and soon I was painting cows. Little did I know I would paint over 90 cows on the project for over 20 years! It was a great start and good bread and butter as I developed my paintings on canvas.

It just so happened that while I was at Tafe and painting cows a new nightclub was opening up in town as well, the iconic Yahoo Bar. The boys needed an interior designer to keep the place looking funky, and wanted art on the walls so it became a gallery for me to sell my paintings. By the time I was 28 the internet was in full swing and I could sell artworks online, I combined that with gallery exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney, and art shows in other towns. In recent years I work with Gallery Alchemy in Milton NSW showing at the Sydney and Melbourne Art Fairs, Art Images Gallery in Adelaide and are thinking the time might be right to open up my own gallery in my home town of Shepp. My other passion is metal sculpture, I work with my mate Steve Tobin to build large scale metal sculptures at Tank & Tobin Sculpture Works, there's more on that below.

So was chasing my dreams and deciding to follow my heart a silly idea? Well it wasn't easiest career to carve but let's just say I'm happy with my choices.

Tank

Tank has been a prolific artist whose work has been displayed countless walls throughout Victoria. His unique style and use of bright colors have made his pieces stand out, whether they are large-scale murals smaller works of art. Tank has collaborated with a variety of clients, including businesses, schools, and local governments, to bring his artistic vision to life. With years of experience and a passion for his craft, Tank has become a trusted name in the art world, known for his ability to add a touch of creativity and color to any space.

Street Art

Tank & Tobin Sculpture Works

Tank and Tobin Sculpture Works is a well-known and highly respected workshop located in Longwood Victoria, where the talented artists Tank and his good friend Steve Tobin have collaborated on numerous occasions to create an impressive collection of large scale metal sculptures. Their creations are diverse and include a wide range of bird species, such as the Wedgeailed Eagle, the colorful Galah, the vibrant Kingfisher, the playful Cockatoos, and charming blue Wrens, among others. Additionally, they have also crafted many sculptures of iconic Australian mammals, including Kangaroos, Platypus, Bilby, and more. These stunning sculptures are scattered throughout Victoria and NSW, serving as a testament to the duo's exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication to their craft. If you'd like to see more head over to their website.