Born in Villawood, Sydney, Australia, Nathan Paddison discovered his passion for painting later in life, creating his first work at the age of 35. Although he studied art during his school years, he initially disliked painting and did not pursue it seriously. Paddison works with brushes and spray cans, occasionally using unconventional tools such as BBQ skewers to scratch into the paint. His vibrant contemporary figurative works are characterized by bold color, playful energy, and a sense of optimism…