Monthly Archives: June 2011

TATTOO UPDATE

Posted on June 29, 2011 by artkleko

I have been able to spend some more time on my latest abstract drawing, Tattooed Rock, Sisters Beach. It’s 80 x 60 cm and I’m using white Canson Pastel Board for the first time in a long while. I chose … Continue reading →

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CORAL ART

Posted on June 27, 2011 by artkleko

Last Thursday Val and I spent the day on Fitzroy Island to celebrate her birthday. The island in an art lover’s paradise, full or huge boulders, tall trees and its shores are covered in tonnes of coral. The coral is … Continue reading →

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LAYERING

Posted on June 24, 2011 by artkleko

One of the techniques used to create a coloured pencil painting involves layering. This is where a number of layers of coloured pencil is applied to build up the colour to its required depth. This usually means applying the pencil … Continue reading →

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NOT GOOD ENOUGH

Posted on June 22, 2011 by artkleko

For the past week I have been working on a drawing that I hoped would be good (clever) enough to enter in either the Dobell Prize for Drawing or the Glover Prize. Tattooed Rock, Sisters Beach, is the pattern that … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by artkleko

A few things have happened lately that I wish to share with you. 1. I’ve been asked to write for a new quarterly Australian Drawing magazine. I haven’t had the time yet to write my first article (drawing with a … Continue reading →

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SAND ABSTRACTS

Posted on June 17, 2011 by artkleko

Last week while walking along the beach at Cape Tribulation I came across an area of sand that had a very different colour and texture than the rest of the beach. The contrast was due to the daily tidal flow … Continue reading →

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ART PRIZE ENTRY

Posted on June 15, 2011 by artkleko

I am very interested in weathering and mark-making, both natural and man-made. Throughout Far North Queensland I have found many examples that have fascinated me and given me ideas for future artworks. I will share one particular experience I had … Continue reading →

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REDBUBBLE FEATURE(S)

Posted on June 14, 2011 by artkleko

I had some good news over the weekend in that 2 of my drawings had been featured on Redbubble. It’s great to have one’s work recognised on such a prestigious site. I was so pleased when talented Irish artist, April … Continue reading →

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ENTERING AN ART PRIZE

Posted on June 13, 2011 by artkleko

All artists at some stage in their career need to face challenges in order to ‘grow’. It’s no use churning out the same work year after year for the ‘holy dollar’, as it will only realise the mundane and ordinary. … Continue reading →

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THE ROCK

Posted on June 10, 2011 by artkleko

The second of 3 drawings that I have been working on of late is finally gaining some momentum. Being only a few centimetres in size, it hasn’t been as straight forward as one may think. Fortunately I have both a … Continue reading →

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