Monthly Archives: November 2011

SARINA BEACH

Posted on November 30, 2011 by artkleko

Last Thursday, Val and I intended to spend 3 nights in Mackay, but we both were unimpressed with the layout of the city and its heat, so we headed south for 3 nights at the Sarina Beach Motel. We weren’t … Continue reading →

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EVERY DETAIL IS IMPORTANT

Posted on November 28, 2011 by artkleko

It’s quite easy when painting to forget about the ‘tiny’ areas of your artwork, those that contain small objects that appear quite subtle and insignificant when compared to the larger objects on your canvas or paper. This is very true … Continue reading →

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GRUMPY OLD ARTIST

Posted on November 26, 2011 by artkleko

A drawing of a grumpy, old piece of bread, by a grumpy, old artist. The Queen’s English Australia is an English-speaking country and our language originated in England. We still belong to the British Commonwealth and although I’d love to … Continue reading →

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TEACHING ART Part 2.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by artkleko

In the book that I’m currently writing I have included a chapter on an art class that I conducted at the historic property Cheshunt, a couple of years ago. I took this opportunity not to teach a particular technique, but … Continue reading →

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TEACHING ART Part 1.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by artkleko

I have always felt that I was born to be a teacher, and I have been one for over 40 years. It seemed quite natural to move from Year 12 to Art School, and I did with ease. I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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TASMANIAN LIGHT 3.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by artkleko

Unfortunately I didn’t upload all of my early landscapes before I left Tasmania in March, but I do have some more today to share with you that feature the ‘Tasmanian light’. Top: Afternoon Light, Upper Blessington, features a light tinged … Continue reading →

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TASMANIAN LIGHT 2.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by artkleko

The Ringarooma Valley in North East Tasmania, is one of my favourite places. Its high rainfall supports a thriving dairy industry and an array of agricultural pursuits. Its light is often white, due to early morning fogs in Winter and … Continue reading →

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TASMANIAN LIGHT 1.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by artkleko

The intensity of light varies considerably around the world. Landscape artists in particular interpret the light on their subjects with great skill and variation. In Tasmania, except for some small areas of industrialisation, we are blessed with some of the … Continue reading →

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SILENCE

Posted on November 14, 2011 by artkleko

This is my first idea for my book’s cover. The image is Silence at the Table. I want a flat, black cover. The white outline is purely for presentation purposes on this blog and won’t appear on the actual cover. … Continue reading →

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BIRDS IN MOTION

Posted on November 11, 2011 by artkleko

Last week we visited Green Island, about a 75 minute ferry ride from Cairns and had a lovely day swimming, snorkelling and exploring the island. In the afternoon we cruised close to the island in a glass-bottomed boat. There was … Continue reading →

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