This is Charlie Lee, one of the strange things that keeps happening to me when I travel to asia, is older men when great english skills talking to me. I was in the Presidential Memorial when Charlie approached me for a long chat. I am sure he wanted to practice his English skills, but he made a lot of sense and seemed to have a great grasp of who I was and what I was about before he even knew the whole story. I am hoping I am not the only one having this experience as this is the 3rd time is has happened to me - and I don't think I have an obvious halo!

Mr. Szabo started off as a chef at the tender age of 15. Since then he has gained experience in some of England's most famous establishments including three of London's popular Michelin Star restaurants — the Chelsea Room, Ma Maison, and Walton's.

He moved to Australian in 1988 to take up a position as sous chef at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne and later opened his own award winning restaurant Olives & Roses.

Currently, he serves as Executive Chef at The multi award-winning Palazzo Versace is located on a historic site at Marina Mirage on Queensland's Gold Coast, overlooking the tranquil Broadwater.

Samues Leung from SOTA Gallery in Hong Kong. This is our first exhibitoin. The forst of many. Exhibition by Steven Dix (Australia) and Megan Duncanson (Alaska/USA) at Gallery by the Harbour.
Opening ceremony held on 19th Sep 2009 officiated by Mr. Simon Lee, Commissioner Queensland Government Office, Hong Kong & Australian Consul-General of Hong Kong and Macau and supported by The Australian Chamber of Commerce HK & Macau and Australian Alumni Association.

Sam Irivine from Leisure Wines Hong Kong. Shared with us Queensland wines from Red Wine Village, including from award-winning vineyards of Symphony Hill, Jimbour and Sirromet wines.

Have a look at his website for some more art & wine images.

The Hon John Mickel MP speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland Parliament House & Ray Stevens MP Queensland China Parliamentary Friendship Group

‘Steven Dix, helped ‘Save the Queen’ at Versace over the Queen’s Birthday weekend with his rendition of the Union Jack, Versace Style. Yet again, Steven’s artist flare celebrated the hotel’s celebrations for the long weekend. Winner, Stuart, from California, USA, was thrilled with his British/Versace artpiece, which will be hung proudly in his boardroom. Vive le Dix’

Photographer Elouise Van Riet-Gray, fellow of the new unofficial Peninsula Arts Club. All round sweet and BRILLIANT photographer. Check out her work.!!

Paul Giggle, Director and more... His company is FHQ. We hope to see a lot more of Paul. We just might have to go to Sinagapore after all.

Art lover Shane Dunstan, always keen to get his eye across something exciting.
We go back quite a few years, and many years to come no doubt!

Steven with Shaun-Lee Chen and Louise VR. An evening with art through the foyer of the the Queensland Orchestra at CON 1 with Richard Gill conducting. Thanks go to Katie, Patrick and Richard. Shaun was the ABC Symphony Australia young performer of the year and works out of Perth with the WA Symphony Orchestra.

Louise Van Ristell from Profile PR and Liz Murrihy Founder & Director of Womens International Day March 6 2009. A great day at the Brisbane Polo Club, charity luncheon and fashion show. Some lucky Newstead residents won some MiniMontage peices from our collection as well. IF you were there you must send an email and say hello!!!

Darren Head; top bloke and mate, also the head Chef at Riverbend Cafe. We had a very relaxed evening at Philip Bacon Galleries for the opening of works by Ralph Wilson (OCT 9 - 08), Brisbane artist who does a lot of landscapes from around Moreton Bay. Darren works for Ralph at the very popular Oxford Street location. Darren didn't have as much champagne as I did, but he did have to get up early the next day.

Peter J Martin an exceptional Brisbane artist allowing me the privilege to have a quick photo opportunity at the 08 St Sebastian's Spring Art Exhibition
which was held on Saturday 6th September @ St Sebastian's Primary School Yeronga. This exhibition has been running since 1976. You really should have a look at Peters work - It is fantastic and he captures Australia from a very unique point of view. I WILL own one of his pieces one day.

Sachiyo Demura who is currently the Higashiosaka member of the Pacific Arts Association. The recent visit to her studio outside Kyoto, Japan revealed a life focused on creating passionate art works over more than 30 years of painting. Her style although quite classical and of European quality, her subject matter is every bit as Japanese as she is. Read More...

Stephen McCarthy from Bell Rock enojying his new painting in the company of good mates during the Olympic Opening Ceremony. This painting holds great meaning for both of us, and Stephens friends as well, in particluar Justin from Brown Dog productions has quite the passion for the Bell Rock story.

This is my Oncologist from the Mater Hospital. A lot of people took part in my treatment for cancer. Dr Paul Mainwaring is a funny man with a very serious job.
A big thanks from me to Andrea and Owen, and Dr Peterson who did the surgery. Also all the guys on level 10 at the Mater Adults ward. If I hadca thousand dollars for each person that scanned me, or injected, or took blood or drugged me - I would be a millionaire. I am looking forward to donating a painting to the Mater one day for the Oncology team and research.

Night one at the opening of the new Joshua Levi Gallery at Woolloongabba, Brisbane Australia. In the middle is Joshua Levi (Gallery owner and Photographer) and right is Emma Sheldrake (artist) In the mad rush to renovate the old antique store Josh tried to amputate his own fingers before the big night.

Other artists on the night included Benjamin Werner, Aileen Timbrell, Nic Plowman, Kylie Farrelly and of course Josh and EM.

A brilliant photo opportunity to help these poor girls look good ;)

This is the wonderful Charlotte Evans from Jean Brown Gallerie at the Emporium Brisbane. Charlotte commissioned some extra large pieces for a Vantines Day promotion

The art was 2 meters high and 2 meters wide, giving the Jean Brown display window a colourful punch for the Romantic season. Based on a previous work called Fields of Love, the windows were filled with hearts, butterflies and flowers.

A great mentor and teacher for me. Peter Dynes is a successful artist in the New Farm area of Brisbane. I learned invaluable lessons from Peter whether he meant to teach me or not. He graciously spent a lot of time with me before I found I had cancer. It was a great period in time for me, lots of Pink Floyd and experimentation. Peter is seen here holding up "The Pheonix" fora photo.