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ART STUDIO

Posted on March 5, 2020 by artkleko

This is my first post since returning from the Australian mainland. Moving house, particularly interstate isn’t fun, in fact, it can be rather stressful!After 44 months away I’m finally back in my studio and I’m so happy to return to … Continue reading →

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THE LAST HURRAH

Posted on May 6, 2019 by artkleko

“The Last Hurrah”, 80 x 60 cms Luminance pencils on Canson Pastel Board. Own reference & imagination. This coloured pencil drawing is a scene of utter carnage, but I’ve deliberately expressed it as a celebration of the natural cycle that … Continue reading →

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FINDING THE RIGHT ANSWER

Posted on June 7, 2017 by artkleko

“Floating, Flecker Gardens” 40 x 60 cms Luminance pencils on Canson Pastel Board Everyone at some time or another wants answers to questions. They can range from “What is the meaning of life?” to, “What is the key to happiness?”, … Continue reading →

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INTERPRETATION

Posted on April 3, 2013 by artkleko

Summer Landscape, Norfolk Plains   Most of my artwork is based upon my interpretation of the Australian landscape. Over the past 40 years I have incorporated a number of themes and techniques in my work. Each artist has an individual … Continue reading →

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A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by artkleko

  It’s been a difficult week since the opening of my exhibition in Launceston. Sales to this point in time have been very disappointing. Comments from all who have seen my work have been extremely positive and I believe that … Continue reading →

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ART EXHIBITION

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artkleko

Next Sunday sees the opening of my one-man show in Launceston, (my home town) Tasmania, Australia. It has been almost 12 months since my wife and I returned from our 12 month trip to the Australian mainland. 23, 000 klms … Continue reading →

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THE ANSWER?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by artkleko

  North East Landscape DNA   80 x 50cm   Prismacolors on pastel board   Most artists seek to ‘find’ a personal way of seeing through their art. This could be through an individual style, a technique or even a … Continue reading →

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BRAVE ART(IST)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by artkleko

4 of the 6 paintings that I am featuring in an exhibition with 5 other local artists that’s on in Launceston next week at the Trinity Uniting Church, Oct 25 – 27. Well it’s finally happened. I’ve signed a contract … Continue reading →

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VIVA LA DIFFERENCE!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by artkleko

Northern Tasmanian Landscape DNA 2. Prismacolors on pastel board   80 x 40 cm There’s a lot more to art than meets the eye of an art patron, or anyone who visits a gallery, for that matter. Artists aren’t small … Continue reading →

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PAYING COMMISSION 4.

Posted on August 4, 2010 by artkleko

Shadows on Bark, Lake St. Clair, Tasmania. What are the responsibilities of the artist? Not only is the gallery ‘on show’ at their own exhibitions, but so is the artist. Each artist must ensure that they show their best work, … Continue reading →

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