Qualifications Street Artist & Illustrator

Mural Artist & Illustrator Qualifications

HAPPY DECAY is a formally trained visual artist with a Fine Arts Degree (First Class Honours) and an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design. Certified in White Card, Working at Heights, and Elevated Work Platforms, and fully insured, he safely delivers large-scale murals for schools, councils, and commercial clients. Trusted for both creative vision and professional reliability.

Why Work With Me

Experienced in large-scale public art, including council-approved murals.
Skilled in digital and traditional media, with flexible workflows for print and online applications.
Known for a positive, playful aesthetic that stands out and creates lasting impressions.
Trusted by clients including Porsche, Instagram, and local councils across Australia.

Fine Arts Degree

HAPPY DECAY graduated with First Class Honours and High Distinction from the Canberra School of Art at the Australian National University, earning a Fine Arts degree in the Graphic Investigation Workshop.

Skillsets

Colour Theory
Creative Development
Painting Techniques
Visual Composition
illustration / Observational Drawing

Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design

HAPPY DECAY completed an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design at the Canberra Institute of Technology, where he developed strong illustration skills and learned how to create artwork for commercial applications across print and digital platforms.

Skillsets

Project Management
Illustration for Print and Digital Production
Design Fundamentals
Professional Client Collaboration
Typography

Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) & Working With Children Check

I hold Working With Children Checks for the ACT, NSW, and Victoria, which are necessary for running school mural workshops and working with children in youth programmes or schools. I can also apply for a Children’s Check for any state or territory in Australia when needed.

Skillsets

Student engagement through hands-on creative workshops
Facilitating collaborative mural projects
Working with teachers to align projects with curriculum outcomes
Teaching art and design skills
Managing safe, inclusive, and well-organised workshops

Insurance Cover as a Street Artist

As a NAVA Premium Plus member of The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), I have the following cover:

Public Liability up to $20,000,000
Professional Indemnity up to $5,000,000

White Card & Asbestos Awareness

I have attained both my accreditation for Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) and Asbestos Awareness.

EWP Operator Ticket (Yellow Card)

I am licensed through ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC with a Yellow Card. I can operate a Scissor Lift and a Boom Lift to a height of 11 metres.