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Martin is a thoughtful, quietly creative person who brings warmth and depth to everything he does. He has a natural gift for noticing the small, meaningful details others might miss, and he often transforms inner reflections into stories or images that resonate. Grounded and gentle, Martin makes people feel understood without needing to say much. He’s a calm presence, a reflective thinker, and someone who connects deeply—both with people and with the world around him.

Portraits of Shanghai 1 :: Qing shou qie zi

Qing shou qie zi is Mandarin for Please say auberine (eggplant) and it’s the Chinese equivilent for “Smile” This week’s work is all about qie zi! Enjoy.

Woodcarving III Hands and Feet

More woodcarving in Malaysia.  A job undertaken by members of the family, young and old.  No reason why you can’t use your feet in the process as well.

Woodcarving II Malaysia

Lots of patience needed for work like this.

Woodcarving near Klang in Malaysia

This was taken near the town of Klang just outside of KL, Malaysia.  The woodcarvers make the most amazing works of art from the local wood.  Often the…

Batu Caves Hindu Shine

Taken at the Batu Caves Hindu Shine just outside Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Teaching in the Village

Many of people living in the small village of Kuala Gandah only speak a local dialect language.  This teacher is hired by the Malaysian government to visit the…