Hi Folks

Hope you are having a good day. I set up Oz_thenextstep to publish my art and if you are reading this then something must be working...I'm afraid technology is not one of my strong points as reflected by my ancient phone. That said I think this blog works well and I hope you enjoy its content. Please do give me your thoughts about any of the pieces that you see.

Most of my work is relevant to an event or something personal in my life though some are just things that I like the look of. Some of them have a deeper meaning and these tend to be featured on my homepage.

I'm still trying to get the hang of this so the blog is a working progress but I hope that you will be able to see all of my work in the gallery. I am happy to take on small requests though I am manic at the moment trying to get an exhibition together for the end of the year.

If there is anything else that you would like to add, please do so



Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Illustration from Rights of a Child

This piece was just a way of experimenting with mixed media and using watercolour, ink and pastel, I chose to do my version of a piece a friend had pointed out whilst we were in the Tate. It does remind me of a great day out and one full of laughs.


The bit that really stands out for me from the original piece is the way there is a seemless transition between night and day as well as the various landscapes. I have used in the past for my own work and in particular I love the way there is no boundary between the various elements of the piece.

This piece is definitely unfinished and one that is more than likely going to remain unfinished...at least in the immediate future anyway


Saturday, 7 May 2011

Osman Ahmed -2 - artybuzz.com

Osman Ahmed -2 - artybuzz.com

Hi folks. If anyone is interested in perhaps getting a print...please follow the link above to a site I've just started to use

Quote of the day "Yesterday is not ours to recover; but tomorrow is ours to win or lose"

Monday, 2 May 2011

View from The Train Building

I simply wanted to just do an image of my home (and regardless of what some of my friends say - I do live in London as it has an SE postcode). What better than to use an image of a place that is recognised, iconic and part of my everyday life...view back from the Charing Cross Bridge

They say you can tell when you find your "home" and London is certainly that. Having been born in London I've gone full circle via Asia, Birmingham, Cardiff I now I find myself back here. I knew when I graduated that I certainly find myself here and for me, its definitely the place to be



It's brought me some amazing times, introduced me to some fantastic people. The sights and sounds of a city that doesn't really sleep (I know for a fact - having gone through an all night party) do provide a wonderful atmosphere but one that has significantly changed over the last few years.

There are several things that make this my home right now but it would take me a long time to list them all. It's now 23:29 and I should get some sleep though it is 31 mins till of my close friends starts his quarter life crisis as it is his 25th Birthday tomorrow - so what better than to stay awake and wish him well...Happy Birthday Stu if you read this as well


Sunday, 1 May 2011

Power Ranger

We all look up to certain characters be it our family members', our teachers, famous icons such as sports personalities or characters from the world of films and our imagination. Each of these types of people have had an influence to events that I have undertaken, ambitions I have created and of course had an impact in my life.

I met someone a while back who gave me a kick up the backside and in time has inspired me to carry on with my art and focus on the things that matter to me - its amazing what a look of disappointment can do. They gave me the push not just by thier words but by what they do every single day and the way they inspire others.

"Power Ranger" is a private joke that no one else will understand or be allowed to know. Ironman, however, reflects strength and courage. Someone that provides inspiration but not doing so publically (some people prefer anonymity and let their actions do the talking). Lastly I chose Ironman ahead of all others for having a bright heart - a wonderful quality I admire A LOT