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LANDSCAPE DNA

Posted on August 17, 2019 by artkleko

“Norfolk Plains DNA” 40 x 80 cms Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board. Own reference. Winner of the Norfolk Plains Art Prize 2013.   In the mid 1950s I was given a box of Australian made Builda Brix by my … Continue reading →

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HAPPY DAYS?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by artkleko

Whimsical Landscape 3 Prismacolors on pastel board   40 x 40 cm Things haven’t been easy since my one-man show last month where I only sold 2 paintings. I have struggled to maintain any real momentum and that has strangely … Continue reading →

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LANDSCAPE PANORAMA

Posted on February 5, 2013 by artkleko

        Landscape Panorama 80 x 24 cm     Prismacolors on pastel board         Today’s image is the next stage in the development of my ‘Brick’ series of paintings, that began with the patterns … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER BRICK

Posted on November 2, 2012 by artkleko

Abstract painting number 5 from my ‘Brick’ series has seen me move to a ‘free choice’ palette. I wanted to move away from the natural colours of the fired bricks that inspired my first 4 paintings, and try something different. … Continue reading →

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KNOWN AND UNKNOWN

Posted on October 31, 2012 by artkleko

The first 4 paintings in a series that feature the firing marks on bricks that were made from Tasmanian clay at the Austral Brick Company at Longford in Northern Tasmania. There are things known and even more things unknown (heard … Continue reading →

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RISK TAKING

Posted on October 29, 2012 by artkleko

Top: The 4th abstract in my ‘Brick’ series that looks at the relationship between the bricks and the landscape from which it came. Bottom: The beginning of my 5th abstract, this time with a different palette. Knowing what you’re doing … Continue reading →

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DILEMMA

Posted on October 5, 2012 by artkleko

This week I completed a triptych of drawings ( each 40 x 15 cm) that featured the patterns of 3 bricks. This may not sound exciting, but I wanted to include in my exhibition next March 3 large paintings of … Continue reading →

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THE LURE OF CHILLAGOE

Posted on July 16, 2012 by artkleko

Several of my coloured pencil paintings in my forthcoming one-man show in March next year, will feature aspects of the old smelters at Chillagoe and the surrounding landscape. Chillagoe is situated about 20 klms west of Cairns in Far North … Continue reading →

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THE FUTURE?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by artkleko

It’s not long before we arrive back in Tasmania after our 12 month ‘gap year’ trip on the Australian mainland. It has been a wonderful experience for Val and I and I can honestly say that it has been life-changing. … Continue reading →

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TURNING UP THE HEAT

Posted on December 22, 2009 by artkleko

My last two cp drawings have involved rooms in an old farm building. I’ve enjoyed both of these works and am keen to draw more, the only drawback being that I haven’t any further material to draw (sorry for the … Continue reading →

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