Monthly Archives: August 2011

AN ABSTRACT IN THE TROPICS WIP 2.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by artkleko

My latest work, an abstract drawing, is starting to take shape. There are 3 distinct ‘layers’ that I want to relate to each other before this drawing is deemed to be completed. This certainly has been a test of my … Continue reading →

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AN ABSTRACT IN THE TROPICS WIP 1.

Posted on August 29, 2011 by artkleko

Even before I went to art school I was fascinated by abstract art. After gaining valuable experience from my tertiary education, I embarked on a series of abstracts in my first ‘serious’ year of painting. But alas, the buying public … Continue reading →

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MOUNT GLOVER

Posted on August 27, 2011 by artkleko

Few people have heard of Mt. Glover. It can be found just south of Launceston in Tasmania’s north. It is so large that it can only be seen annually in early March, when it reveals its wonders to over 5,000 … Continue reading →

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IS THE INTERNET AN ASSET FOR ARTISTS? 3.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by artkleko

Where the sea meets the land I don’t sell any paintings on the Internet. There are probably many reasons why this is. I’m happy with the standard and presentation of my work as well as my subject matter. I don’t … Continue reading →

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IS THE INTERNET AN ASSET FOR ARTISTS? 2.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by artkleko

There is a strong ‘etching – like’ look to this digital work that I quite like. I am interested in a similar work in graphite pencil. There are wonderful examples of art on the Internet, but there are also examples … Continue reading →

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IS THE INTERNET AN ASSET FOR ARTISTS? 1.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by artkleko

Another example of my latest digital artworks from Etty Bay beach. I have drawn one already and have started a second. There is no doubt that the Internet has had a huge impact on the social and economic infrastructure of … Continue reading →

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SEA OR LANDSCAPE?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by artkleko

For something different I thought I’d post a digital image today that I intend to draw in coloured pencil. But what is it? Is it a landscape, or is it a seascape? Does it matter? Is it realistic or abstract … Continue reading →

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SELF-PORTRAIT

Posted on August 19, 2011 by artkleko

Stranger on a Tropical Shore Prismacolor pencils on Canson Sepia pastel board    60 x 40 cm I bet this is not what you expected! Where’s the face? I’ve been in Far North Queensland for just over 5 months and … Continue reading →

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT – WIP

Posted on August 17, 2011 by artkleko

I have decided to take a break from my current series on rocks and try something a little different. Okay, there is one rock in this drawing, but that’s the only one! This idea came from one of my digital … Continue reading →

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ROCKS FROM THE TROPICS 2.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by artkleko

Tropical Rocks 60 x 40 cm   Prismacolor pencils on Sepia Canson pastel board This drawing features an assortment of rocks from my travels in Far North Queensland. I love the abstract parts of this drawing as they bring a … Continue reading →

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