Monthly Archives: July 2011

DIGITAL DIVERSION

Posted on July 30, 2011 by artkleko

In between posts featuring this year’s Cairns ARTescape, I’ve added this post concerning a visit I had to Flying Fish Point, just 8 klms east of Innisfail. As with most beach walks, I took my camera and I’ve posted 2 … Continue reading →

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ARTescape Part 3.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by artkleko

When we paint or draw, we usually focus on a single subject. What happens when there are 3 ‘obvious’ subjects in your composition? Last week Elke took up the challenge to draw 3 leaves with Prismacolor pencils on pastel board, … Continue reading →

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CHILLAGOE LANDSCAPE 2. WIP

Posted on July 28, 2011 by artkleko

During my first week at Innisfail I have made some time to draw the third in my Chillagoe series, this time using Prismacolor warm greys. When completed this drawing will be evaluated alongside the 2 I have already completed. I … Continue reading →

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ARTescape Part 2.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by artkleko

The most important thing to achieve (and at times the most difficult to master) when drawing an object is capturing the ‘character’ of your subject. Art is not about photographic realism, it’s about personal interpretation. Your way of seeing is … Continue reading →

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CP @ ARTescape 2011 Part 1.

Posted on July 26, 2011 by artkleko

Well, it’s been and gone! After months of anticipation and planning, the annual Cairns Art Society’s ARTescape saw 100 keen and eager lovers of art gather for 5 days of tuition and inspiration from a dozen tutors. Coloured pencil had … Continue reading →

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CHILLAGOE LANDSCAPE 2.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by artkleko

I have completed the second in a series of 3 drawings that I hope will prepare me for a major “Chillagoe” work next year. This drawing is composed of cool greys and white from the Prismacolor range, following the first … Continue reading →

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POSITIVE & NEGATIVE

Posted on July 22, 2011 by artkleko

Positive (objects) and negative (space), or ‘silhouettes’ as they are sometimes referred as, make for interesting drawings, particularly in heavy graphite pencil or pen. I love the strong contrasts and the two-dimensional look of such artwork. There is often the … Continue reading →

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BLACK & WHITE

Posted on July 20, 2011 by artkleko

This week I am teaching at the annual Cairns ARTescape conducted by the Cairns Art Society. I will bring you a report later next week. Over the coming weekend we will be moving to Innisfail for 6 weeks where I … Continue reading →

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CHILLAGOE SLAG 2.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by artkleko

I have decided to draw 3 versions of my Chillagoe Landscape, one in French greys, a second (pictured) in cool greys and a third in warm greys. The drawings may at first glance appear the same, but I can assure you … Continue reading →

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NAKED ROCKS

Posted on July 15, 2011 by artkleko

Last week Jacquie asked if she could see some close-up views of my drawing of Rocks from Cow Bay. It’s far from finished, but this a good time for a closer look. I don’t believe in pure photographic drawing where … Continue reading →

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