Monthly Archives: May 2012

LANDSCAPE CLEANSING

Posted on May 30, 2012 by artkleko

Near Kempton 40 x 30 cm Prismacolors on pastel board My good friend Kevin Crase is both a gifted teacher and photographer. One technique that Kevin employs is of great interest to me. Photo Cleansing involves the removal of any … Continue reading →

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GLOVER PRIZE 2013

Posted on May 28, 2012 by artkleko

Wholemeal Landscape, Northern Tasmania Glover Prize finalist, 2009 I am going to win the Glover Prize. I don’t know when, but my intention is one day to “take home” Australia’s richest landscape award. This may appear to be a somewhat … Continue reading →

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MORE DIGITAL ART

Posted on May 26, 2012 by artkleko

No heavy “preaching” today, just some more examples of the wonderful rocks from Queensland, Australia. Great reference material for abstract painting, don’t you think? Monday: The Glover Prize 2013. Richard

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PRISMACOLOR PENCILS

Posted on May 25, 2012 by artkleko

I’ve taken delivery of 2 sets of (150) Prismacolor pencils that I ordered from the US. Each box is adorned with an example of the wonderful cp work of my good friend, Ester Roi. These sets look so good that … Continue reading →

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CON ARTIST

Posted on May 23, 2012 by artkleko

One of my favourite tv series was the British production “Minder”. George Cole (Arthur Daley) was superb in his role as a con artist, a man whose dubious livelihood was deception at any cost (as long as he paid very … Continue reading →

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SILHOUETTES

Posted on May 21, 2012 by artkleko

I have been fascinated with silhouettes for longer than I care to remember. They originated in Europe in the early part of the 18th century and became a “must-have” of the French royal class. Cutting people’s profiles from black paper … Continue reading →

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FRAMING DIGITAL ART

Posted on May 19, 2012 by artkleko

On Friday I collected my first 4 framed digital prints. I am very pleased with the finished product. Now to find a gallery that’s interested! These are single-edition prints. I wanted them to be unique and special. I guarantee that … Continue reading →

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FRAMING

Posted on May 18, 2012 by artkleko

I currently have 5 examples of my “not-so-recent” work on display at the Launceston Art Society’s headquarters at Eskleigh. ‘                                         … Continue reading →

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SEASCAPE 2.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by artkleko

All-Clear to Land 60 x 40cm   Prismacolor pencils on pastel board My second seascape has reached the touch-up stage and it’s been a joy painting water again after a long break. The massive wave breaking over the rocks makes … Continue reading →

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WATER

Posted on May 14, 2012 by artkleko

 I vividly remember back in my high school days, an oil painting of waves crashing onto a beach. I can’t remember who painted it , but that was 46 years ago! What I still recall though was how “cool” I … Continue reading →

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