Monthly Archives: January 2013

MARK-MAKING AS LANDSCAPE

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Oatlands Landscape 1. Prismacolors on pastel board   80 x 40 cm Last week I completed the first in a new series of coloured pencil paintings of landscapes inspired by the markings on old sandstone blocks in the historic town … Continue reading →

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C.A.S. Art Exhibition Part 3.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Artworks are supposed to ‘speak’ to us, and tell us what the artist is trying to say. The majority of artworks we see are often passive in content and message, but occasionally an artist makes us ‘stand up, look and … Continue reading →

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C.A.S. Art Exhibition 2013 Part 2.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Prize Winners and Comments. Reef Casino Open Award Andrew Linklater “Gallery Body Language No 4” – I love the structure of Andrew’s painting. The relationships between us (viewing the painting) and the people depicted in the painting. The dominant male … Continue reading →

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C.A.S. Art Exhibition 2013 Part 1.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

  The Cairns Regional Art Gallery in my opinion is one of Australia’s best regional galleries. This beautiful building in the heart of Cairns is always a delight to visit and last week was no exception when I was charged … Continue reading →

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CAIRNS SOJOURN

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Last night I returned after spending 7 nights in Cairns, Far North Queensland. My main reason for the trip was to judge the 66th annual Cairns Art Society Exhibition and to announce my results to 225 eager art patrons last … Continue reading →

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A NEW DIRECTION

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Sandstone patterns, Oatlands. Over the past few months I have been working on a series of artworks that have been inspired by the patterns of certain clay bricks. This began last February when I noticed a wall of unique looking … Continue reading →

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LANDSCAPE IN CLAY

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Landscape in Clay 60 x 40 cm   Prismacolors on pastel board After several months of research I have finally produced what I feel is an abstract landscape that is in keeping with what I have been trying to achieve … Continue reading →

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FIRST PAINTING FOR 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

  Rhythm in the Clay   80 x 50 cm   Prismacolors on pastel board   I’ve hit the ground running at the start of the new year and I’ve finished my first painting, one in my series that ‘s … Continue reading →

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