Monthly Archives: April 2012

A BOLD BOULDER

Posted on April 30, 2012 by artkleko

My latest painting is of a huge boulder I saw when visiting Chillagoe’s famous Balancing Rock. Chillagoe is about 200 klms west of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. Its landscape is unique, both above and below ground.  Huge boulders … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATION

Posted on April 27, 2012 by artkleko

In trying to capture the feeling for my experiences over the past 12 months I have begun arranging some of the 10,000 photos I took on a large display board in my studio. From time to time I change some … Continue reading →

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A QUESTION OF BALANCE

Posted on April 25, 2012 by artkleko

Balance Prismacolors on pastel board   60 cm x 40 cm It’s been a productive time since my return from my 12 month holiday. I am currently working on my 5th painting and I have taken the time to put … Continue reading →

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NEW BUSINESS CARD

Posted on April 23, 2012 by artkleko

It was time for a new business card so I set about designing something different to promote my artwork. I decided to feature my award-winning painting “Silence at the Table” next to my contact details. I had 1,000 printed and … Continue reading →

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MY LATEST PAINTING

Posted on April 20, 2012 by artkleko

Yesterday I finished (except for some touching up here and there) my latest painting, that being of some rocks from Hervey Bay in Queensland where we stayed over Christmas for 30 days. This painting is more about colour and abstract … Continue reading →

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NEW PAINTING

Posted on April 18, 2012 by artkleko

The third painting for my March 2013 exhibition is finished. I have decided to include two from my recent travels, meaning that at this point in time I have 5 to exhibit. My next (6th) painting is of a group … Continue reading →

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ROBYN McNEIL

Posted on April 16, 2012 by artkleko

Tasmania is quite isolated in many ways, but for many this is a blessing. Living on an island certainly has its advantages. One of the downsides for me is not meeting other cp artists. When Robyn contacted me via the … Continue reading →

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DIGITAL PAINTING

Posted on April 13, 2012 by artkleko

Digital painting or any art produced with the aid of a computer is not everyone’s “cup of tea”. It’s new technology for many artists and technology they would rather ignore. It’s not as “personal” as traditional art processes, being less … Continue reading →

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DECISION MADE

Posted on April 11, 2012 by artkleko

After a lot of thought and investigation I have decided to combine my love for photography with my art in a more direct way, that being digital painting. More about this move in a future post. I am quite excited … Continue reading →

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ONE DOWN – MANY MORE TO GO!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by artkleko

I have completed my first coloured pencil painting for next year’s (March) exhibition. I am not painting in any particular order, I’m relying on my most memorable places first, then I’ll decide what else I will include at a later date. … Continue reading →

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