Monthly Archives: December 2008

During my time with my “log” theme this year, I introduced a chess board  into several drawings.  Above, “Surreal Landscape” below, ‘Remembering Trees”. My late father was a brilliant chess player and I never saw him beaten in a game. … Continue reading →

Today I’ve taken time out from drawing and have worked on a worship banner that will hang in the church I attend (Trinity Uniting, Launceston). Since 1992 I have been painting banners to compliment the seasons of Christian worship. January … Continue reading →

              Rocks featured in my work this year both as symbols and as natural features of the landscape. I love the individual characteristics that rocks have. In some of my work shadows played a … Continue reading →

It’s Monday here in Tasmania, and I’ve just finished my latest drawing, “Devonport Rocks”. I really enjoyed this work and I’m planning another (maybe two) which I shall block-out this afternoon. I particularly enjoyed the shape of this drawing and … Continue reading →

Following my “Log” theme, I produced a series of works that were inspired by Stonehenge. This type of work holds much fascination for me. I love the spiritual nature of  such constructions, their layout and use of shadows. I will … Continue reading →

              Water is one of my favourite themes and appeared in my work on several occasions during the year. The photo on the left is of one of a series of drawings that featured … Continue reading →

Due to the festive season I haven’t had much time to spend on my current drawing titled “Devonport Rocks”, but I have managed to block-in all the main areas and cover the pastel board background colour. I am now ready … Continue reading →

One could say that most of my artwork is of a serious nature, but earlier this year I decided to have some fun with my “Log” theme. The drawing depicted today is titled, “Logjam Sandwich” and is one of a … Continue reading →

Earlier in the year I became interested in “logs”. I’ve always had great respect for trees and forests. Here in Tasmania we are blessed with enormous expanses of forests. Forestry is a big industry in this State, but there is … Continue reading →

Thought it was time that I looked back at what I had achieved this year in my art. It’s good to take stock of what you’ve done as it gives you a chance to see what worked, what didn’t work … Continue reading →