Monthly Archives: December 2009

BUTTS AS LANDSCAPE

Posted on December 31, 2009 by artkleko

I’m well into my latest drawing, Buttscape, a result of an idea I had from the drawing Liar, liar, liar that I began last week. The latter drawing has given me another  idea, this time with beer cans that I … Continue reading →

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GLOVER PRIZE 2010

Posted on December 30, 2009 by artkleko

I have  completed my entry form for next year’s Glover Art Prize and have enclosed a small “snippet”. My entry is very different from the one that was selected for this year’s exhibition. It would be true to say that … Continue reading →

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SETTING GOALS Part 3.

Posted on December 29, 2009 by artkleko

Today’s image is a quick sketch in preparation for a drawing (40 x 60cm) which came from research for the piece I am currently working on, Liar, liar, liar. After drawing a number of cigarette butts, I thought of a … Continue reading →

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SETTING GOALS Part 2.

Posted on December 28, 2009 by artkleko

This year I produced more drawings than I had intended. I was trying to produce less work that took me more time, was more detailed and sensitive. Well, I am pleased to report that my work became more sensitive and … Continue reading →

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SETTING GOALS Part 1.

Posted on December 27, 2009 by artkleko

About this time of the year artists start to think about what they would like to achieve in the coming year. Some  write lists that are displayed on notice boards, their diaries, in the kitchen, study or in their studio … Continue reading →

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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS

Posted on December 26, 2009 by artkleko

Nearly all of my research has been done and I’m well into my latest drawing, Liar, liar, liar. There are still a couple of things I want to add, but I have enough information (and direction) with which to to … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Posted on December 25, 2009 by artkleko

I wish you and your families peace, joy, hope and love at this special time of the year. May the year ahead be all you want it to be. God bless. Richard

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ARTIST’S ELBOW?

Posted on December 24, 2009 by artkleko

I’ve been struggling during the past week with tennis elbow, due I fear to a recent session I had with a tree and a pruning saw. At times the pain I endured was quite severe and so I finally took … Continue reading →

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CAN CAN

Posted on December 23, 2009 by artkleko

I often spend time researching new work, as I usually don’t work from a single photograph. I like to collect objects (doesn’t every artist?) that are relevant. I photograph them in various positions and draw directly from the objects, using … Continue reading →

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TURNING UP THE HEAT

Posted on December 22, 2009 by artkleko

My last two cp drawings have involved rooms in an old farm building. I’ve enjoyed both of these works and am keen to draw more, the only drawback being that I haven’t any further material to draw (sorry for the … Continue reading →

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