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THE REAL ‘YOU’.

Posted on December 14, 2018 by artkleko

What’s your favourite art subject/s? Why? Have you ever stopped to evaluate what you like to draw and paint? Are you a person who loves to work outdoors (plein-air) or do you confine yourself to a studio or a similar … Continue reading →

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THE CHANGE IS MADE

Posted on September 2, 2018 by artkleko

Recent Landscapes. (each 30 x 40 cms) When I was a student at Art School in Tasmania (last century) I was strongly drawn to simplified, hard-edged abstract art, particularly in painting. Maybe I ‘peaked’ too soon, as 10 years later … Continue reading →

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REJECTION Part 1.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by artkleko

‘Yes’ and ‘No’ are the two most powerful words in the art world, and I suspect in everyone else’s lives. Just one word can mean the difference between success and failure, a dream or a nightmare, the will to continue … Continue reading →

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THE RED DOT

Posted on June 27, 2012 by artkleko

The red dot is the most powerful and influential symbol that artists know and respect. Its presence symbolises success, while its absence can easily arouse feelings of rejection and at times, despair. There is so much emphasis on ‘selling’ one’s … Continue reading →

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CP WARRIOR

Posted on June 1, 2012 by artkleko

I used to be quite competitive in my early years in most things. I have mellowed somewhat over the decades, but one thing that still “drives” me is my passion and competitive spirit when it comes to coloured pencil art … Continue reading →

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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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MARYBOROUGH

Posted on December 26, 2011 by artkleko

Last Tuesday we visited the town of Maryborough, about 40 klms from our cabin at Hervey Bay. What a delightful place! I would like to highlight two of the businesses we visited. WIDE BAY GALLERY 228 Adelaide Street One of … Continue reading →

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THE ART MARKET

Posted on February 17, 2011 by artkleko

In the late 1970s I painted quite large landscapes, usually on canvas up to 180 x 120 cm. People bought large work for their homes but alas, there’s little demand for such large scale work these days! Today’s featured work … Continue reading →

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PAYING COMMISSION 2.

Posted on August 2, 2010 by artkleko

The historic Lady Jane Franklin Gallery in Hobart, Tasmania. Art galleries are the most popular places to sell your art. There are auctions and agents who provide the same service, but it’s the galleries that are responsible for the greatest … Continue reading →

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