Monthly Archives: September 2012

MIDLANDS 7

Posted on September 28, 2012 by artkleko

My 7th pastel painting of Tasmania’s Midlands is a little more detailed than the other 6. I wanted to simplify the composition as much as I could, but I didn’t want to lose the integrity of the area in question. … Continue reading →

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ZEN LANDSCAPE

Posted on September 26, 2012 by artkleko

My 6th pastel painting in my Midlands series is devoid of the usual detail that my work contains. It is true to say that lately my work has been about ‘less’ rather than ‘more’. On the way to Hobart (Tasmania’s … Continue reading →

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FAILURE

Posted on September 24, 2012 by artkleko

Last Wednesday I tried a sheet of 300gsm superfine sanded pastel card. I wanted to produce a pastel painting of the Macdonnel Ranges near Alice Springs in a contemporary way. What a disaster! I chose a black sheet as I … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN MIDLANDS

Posted on September 21, 2012 by artkleko

Earlier in the week I completed a series of 5 pastel paintings featuring aspects of Tasmania’s Southern Midlands. This was my first serious foray in pastels for a very long time, but after 10 days’ work I had reached my … Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE MEDIUM

Posted on September 19, 2012 by artkleko

For many artists, working in a single medium is popular and regularly practised. There is no doubt that many of these artists become experts in what they do. Careful selection of each subject will (usually) result in success. Choosing what … Continue reading →

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COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE

Posted on September 17, 2012 by artkleko

I have an article in the current edition of COLORED PENCIL, a monthly magazine produced in the US. I am impressed with the quality of the magazine and hope that my  4 page contribution will be of interest to their … Continue reading →

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PASTEL PAINTING

Posted on September 14, 2012 by artkleko

It’s been nearly 30 years since I worked with chalk pastels, but last weekend I decided to find my collection that I had carefully put away and see what I could do. I didn’t expect any first-up miracles, but I … Continue reading →

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BUSHFIRE UPDATE

Posted on September 12, 2012 by artkleko

I have now passed the ‘half-way’ mark in my depiction and tribute to the tragic 1967 bushfires in southern Tasmania. This painting is from memory and more about symbolism than factual realism. After 45 years and without any reference photos … Continue reading →

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FORESTRY TRAUMA

Posted on September 10, 2012 by artkleko

The Tasmanian forestry industry is virtually at a standstill. There have been a number of factors and forces involved and its future is yet to be determined. It was appropriate that I should add today’s painting to my collection of … Continue reading →

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HOT PENCILS

Posted on September 7, 2012 by artkleko

  Living so far south of the Equator means that Winters here are a little on the harsh side. Frosty mornings usually result in sunny days, but my studio often needs the services of a good heater, and I have … Continue reading →

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