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BRAVE

Posted on October 10, 2013 by artkleko

Yesterday I completed my 30th painting for my next solo exhibition that opens on March 1. I’m not going to hang all 30, instead I’ll choose around 24. I want the gallery space to be ‘balanced’ especially as most of … Continue reading →

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FRAMING DIGITAL ART

Posted on May 19, 2012 by artkleko

On Friday I collected my first 4 framed digital prints. I am very pleased with the finished product. Now to find a gallery that’s interested! These are single-edition prints. I wanted them to be unique and special. I guarantee that … Continue reading →

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FRAMING

Posted on May 18, 2012 by artkleko

I currently have 5 examples of my “not-so-recent” work on display at the Launceston Art Society’s headquarters at Eskleigh. ‘                                         … Continue reading →

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GLOVER ENTRY POSTED

Posted on January 5, 2012 by artkleko

On Tuesday I sought the services of a local JP in Hervey Bay and completed my entry form for this year’s Glover Prize. It’s now in the mail system and I expect it will arrive at Evandale, Tasmania, early next … Continue reading →

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TROPICAL ABSTRACT COMPLETED

Posted on September 2, 2011 by artkleko

Tropical Abstract Polychromos coloured pencils on white Canson pastel board   60 x 40 cm My first true, tropical abstract is ready for framing and I found this drawing particularly satisfying to create, so much so that I’ve begun another, … Continue reading →

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IS THE PRICE RIGHT? Part 3.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by artkleko

Lake Lilla, near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, from my ‘early’ days as a colour pencil artist. Today I offer some examples as a guide to pricing one’s paintings. Example 1: Retail price $300, commission 40% – $120, framing $65, artist receives … Continue reading →

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PAYING COMMISSION 3.

Posted on August 3, 2010 by artkleko

The Great Western Tiers from Rosevale, Tasmania. What are the responsibilities of art galleries? One of my friends is having an exhibition later in the year. The gallery where he will be showing his work asked him to curate the … Continue reading →

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FRAMING GREYSCALE DRAWINGS

Posted on July 14, 2010 by artkleko

The problem with greyscale drawings is that there’s no colour! How then does one frame this type of work to make it warm and appealing? The answer is, use coloured mounts! I prefer a coloured mount with a white insert … Continue reading →

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FRAMING ABSTRACTS

Posted on February 2, 2010 by artkleko

Not all abstract paintings need framing, especially when painted on canvas. Large works have a strong visual presence and rarely need a frame. A clean painted edge usually suffices. I’m not a fan of leaving the sides of canvases ‘as-is’, … Continue reading →

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EXHIBITION REVIEW

Posted on November 28, 2009 by artkleko

The Abstracted art exhibition currently on display at Country Club Tasmania, is a brave show and makes a strong statement  and a challenge to local artists to take risks and explore the unknown. This is the first abstract exhibition at … Continue reading →

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