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Boring Landscapes

Posted on June 18, 2020 by artkleko

“Neglected Landscape 1, Lake St. Clair.” Coloured pencil & ink on cold pressed w/c paper. When out  in the great outdoors, how much time do you spend looking at the ground you’re walking on? Our landscapes are precious, even more … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 & ART

Posted on April 7, 2020 by artkleko

The world is currently at war with a silent, but deadly enemy that has up to this point in time, reached almost every country. These are difficult times, indeed scary times and the impact of COVID-19 has already had a … Continue reading →

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A CURE FOR ARTIST’S BLOCK?

Posted on April 2, 2019 by artkleko

“Conara Landscape” 40 x 80 cms Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel Board Finalist, 2014 Bay of Fires Art Prize. Do you ever suffer from Artist’s Block, that moment in your creative journey where you run out of ideas, inspiration and motivation? … Continue reading →

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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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A Ticket to Ride?

Posted on October 20, 2016 by artkleko

I came across the 2 coloured pencil drawings featured above while I was researching for an article that I’m writing for the UKCPS. What is interesting about them is that they are from the same area, but drawn some 20 … Continue reading →

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THE ARTIST’S STATEMENT

Posted on June 26, 2014 by artkleko

When given the opportunity, especially when I enter an art award, I like to add a written explanation of my artwork to ensure that the viewer (judge) can match his/her interpretation with mine. Most major art awards demand a written … Continue reading →

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BOOK OFFER

Posted on September 5, 2012 by artkleko

I recently received an offer from overseas publisher to write a book about coloured pencil art. There was no expectation of money up-front, in fact, I was to be paid for both my preliminary effort (synopsis) and for the book … Continue reading →

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BACKWATERS AND ROCK POOLS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by artkleko

Whenever I’m walking along a riverbank and I come across a backwater, I love to stop and watch the water as it swirls around and the ‘still’ parts where often silence is the norm. These are great places not only … Continue reading →

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