I left school (Wollongong) in 1984 to pursue my career as a cartoonist, l had my first big break in 1985 with the Bulletin magazine when it accepted and published one of my very first cartoons. Over the years my cartoons have been strongly influenced by the Australian culture ranging from the beach life to the bush, many of which have appeared in various leading Australian and overseas magazines. I really enjoy politics and cartooning, is a great license to have. I like it "when the pen is mightier than the sword!"

About fifteen years ago I was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. I had always wanted to try my hand at painting since I was a kid growing up watching artists such as Rolf Harris on Television. Rolf was perhaps one of the first painters I ever saw paint. But it was my late brother Steven Dorin who was my biggest inspiration he was a brilliant drawer and painter himself and as a kid many of his works were displayed on the kitchen wall for everyone to see and admire. I can always remember standing and just staring at Steve's artwork. I couldn't wait to have my artwork up on  display on the kitchen wall. I remember (thanks to mum) as kids the kitchen became a gallery. I guess you could say, I had my very first exhibition on the kitchen gallery wall.
I would describe my painting style as rustic, earthy, unique and very Australian. I paint a wide variety of Australian themes, but my favourites would have to be those set in the rugged bush featuring our Australian wildlife particularly emus and koalas. Some of the paintings can appear humourous and this is because I see our Australian wildlife as very unique and full of character that is perfect for my painting style.I commenced painting for the Jeans for Genes Art Auction in 1997. Robin Williams and Rolf Harris are perhaps my two favourite jeans l have had the pleasure to use as a denim canvas.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge my beautiful Fiancee, and family for their continuing support, encouragement and their love.