Sadly the world lost a great artist, a family lost a great man and MFPA lost a real friend and visionary. With the passing of Simon Rigg recently, it's been heartwarming to see so many tribute to the man and his legacy. Here we have some screenshots of a great article in The Standard. We will miss him. Read More
Simon Rigg Interview with ABC
Simon Rigg paints extraordinary, detailed renditions of nature scenes using the expertly trained muscles in his neck and face to manoeuvre a paint brush in his mouth. He loves the great outdoors and often paints the natural world. His story is remarkable. ? By Emily Bissland Read More
Simon Rigg Interview
Art that's all about true grit By HANNAH DRISCOLL ‘DEAR Friend, Where there is a will, there is a way. That’s how we started to paint by mouth or foot.” That is the opening of a letter from the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists to its supporters, about their latest release of greeting cards featuring paintings by members from both Australia and overseas. And one of the Read More
Grant Sharman Interview
We love seeing Mouth & Foot Painting Artists from around the world getting the chance to tell their story, and this interview is a great listen. Congratulations to Grant and to David Brown from Driven Media http://drivenmedia.com.au/wp/cars-as-art-grant-sharman-despite-a-debilitating-rugby-injury-became-a-painter-of-classic-cars/ Driven Media specialises in motoring and transport issues Read More
2016 EKKA
What a fabulous time everyone had at the Ekka this year. The Ekka is an event we proudly do every year. It gives some of the artists the opportunity to meet customers, and it gives our customers an opportunity to see the artists paint - live. It can be quite extraordinary to watch. This year for the first time we also set up a shop where you could purchase various items. Next year Read More
How art saved the life of a Warrnambool’s Simon Rigg
On a hot summer’s day in February this year, Simon Rigg was exploring the volcanic crater and wildlife reserve at Warrnambool’s Tower Hill when he got bogged. It took a park ranger, an SES crew, and two ambulance units almost five hours to free him as the summer sun beat down. “The next wheelchair will need to be a four-wheel drive one,” Simon says with a chuckle. The 61-year-old Read More
Fremantle Exhibition
Exciting times are ahead. We are having an exhibition this October 2013. The Fremantle Town Hall 8 William St, Fremantle, WA It runs from 2nd October to the 6th of October 2013 10am - 6pm Daily. It's free to come along and there will be several of the MFPA members in attendance demonstrating and speaking to visitors. Stay tuned because the Xmas 2013 cards are nearly Read More