Hunter is always making things, learning something or bringing art to life. I guess you could say nature his is canvas and the elements his medium. Every time I see the kid he is either painting, drawing, collecting or taking photo’s. If he isn’t doing this he is surfing, canoeing, skating, fishing or travelling with his adventurous family. His sun-kissed face sprinkled with freckles is the tell tale sign of his love for the outdoors while his salty blonde hair is the result of spending countless hours beneath the waves. At thirteen Hunter inspires me. Listening to him talk about his work or latest project I can’t help but get caught up in his excitement and contagious enthusiasm delivered with an honest smile of a boy truly happy.

Photographer  Sam Elsom | Clothes by Witchery | Styling + Creative Sheree Commerford

SKILL
Art | Photography | Painting

STATS
13 yrs old | Traveller surfer skater

WHY CREATE
I have grown up always having a creative space to make a mess and try all different materials. We’ve had lots of artists stay in our studio as part of our artist residency program so I’ve had the chance to learn a lot from some amazing people.

FAVOURITE MEDIUM
Paint and pen

ART STYLE
I try to give my paintings personalities. With the blokes on bottles I think of them as different characters with different stories.

ART MATE
My brother Noah

ART TALK
 It’s my quiet time, I don’t talk much when I’m painting.

MENTOR
My mum

HERO
Nathaniel Russell and Jeff Canham

FAMILY
My family are adventurers, we get lost together.

DREAMS
To travel the worlds oceans filming, painting, surfing, diving and exploring.

To Hunter for being you. Noa working with you on this project made it so special. Kim I couldn’t have done this without your creative genius and beautiful kind heart, thankyou for sharing your magical place and incredible boys with the world. Arlo where were you?

Watch the behind the scenes of a short by Noa, Hunter’s equally artistic and clever 15yr older brother.

Shot on location at the Albatross Inn and Camp Seahawk