Monthly Archives: November 2012

ART PRIZE WIN

Posted on November 30, 2012 by artkleko

Last night at the annual Meandering Art Prize, I was fortunate enough to win the Heritage Award with a coloured pencil painting of  the view through a decaying shed at the historical property Cheshunt. Beyond Cheshunt – Polychromos and prismacolor … Continue reading →

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SANDSCAPES

Posted on November 28, 2012 by artkleko

My short (3) series on images from 2 Queensland beaches is well underway. Both of today’s featured paintings are from Etta Beach near Innisfail in Far North Queensland. They contain very small pebbles that are contrasted with the action of … Continue reading →

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BRAVE BRICKS

Posted on November 26, 2012 by artkleko

  During my last visit to the Brave Art Gallery at Longford, I went for a walk outside the building to photograph some of the very old bricks that form one of its side walls. I have short-listed 5 that … Continue reading →

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CHRIST THE KING

Posted on November 25, 2012 by artkleko

Today is the celebration of Christ the King in our church (Trinity Uniting in Launceston), and marks the end of the Christian year. Next Sunday is the beginning of Advent, signalling 4 Sundays until Christmas Day. This feast was first … Continue reading →

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EXHIBITION UPDATE

Posted on November 23, 2012 by artkleko

My exhibition in Launceston that opens on March 3 next year is fast approaching. Over the past few days I have been reviewing the work I have completed and have decided to add a few more to my ‘collection’. I’m … Continue reading →

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BURNIE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 21, 2012 by artkleko

Last Saturday I conducted my last workshop for the year with 13 members of the Burnie Coastal Art Group. What a great day! Artist love control when working. There’s a sense of predictability and assurance when one has control during … Continue reading →

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SURREAL

Posted on November 19, 2012 by artkleko

Stranger on the Shore, Tatlow’s Beach, Stanley Coloured pencil on pastel board   60 x 40 cm. My latest coloured pencil painting is the third in a series  featuring a pumpkin. I love the challenge of working with an everyday … Continue reading →

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ABSTRACT PAINTING

Posted on November 16, 2012 by artkleko

Landscape DNA Abstracted Acrylic on watercolour paper This week I have been concentrating on two very large coloured pencil paintings and a much smaller acrylic abstract, the latter being the subject for today’s post. At 42 x 29 cm, it’s … Continue reading →

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ACRYLIC PAINTING

Posted on November 14, 2012 by artkleko

Hawley View Acrylic on watercolour paper I’m about ready to make a return to acrylics. I want a fairly ‘flat’ finish, so I opted to use what  I had left of a collection of Solver Scenic Flat Acrylic. These paints … Continue reading →

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EVANDALE CP CLASS

Posted on November 12, 2012 by artkleko

On Saturday I had the pleasure of conducting a coloured pencil workshop for 9 members of the Launceston Art Society in the lovely village of Evandale, near Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. This was an introduction class that aimed to introduce some … Continue reading →

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