Tag Archives: light and shadow

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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LIGHT & SHADOW

Posted on March 30, 2016 by artkleko

The best way to understand the principles of light and shadow is to observe the impact of light on objects in real life. I often arrange objects outside my studio and watch (and record) the changing impact of the sun … 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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BRAVING THE COLD

Posted on July 11, 2013 by artkleko

Top: 3 Trees, Conara. Bottom: 5 Trees, Conara. Prismacolor pencils on Canson pastel board. It’s been a particularly cold Winter here in Northern Tasmania, and I have preferred the warmth of my studio to the ‘great outdoors’. Last weekend was … Continue reading →

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SURREAL

Posted on November 19, 2012 by artkleko

Stranger on the Shore, Tatlow’s Beach, Stanley Coloured pencil on pastel board   60 x 40 cm. My latest coloured pencil painting is the third in a series  featuring a pumpkin. I love the challenge of working with an everyday … Continue reading →

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COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE

Posted on September 17, 2012 by artkleko

I have an article in the current edition of COLORED PENCIL, a monthly magazine produced in the US. I am impressed with the quality of the magazine and hope that my  4 page contribution will be of interest to their … Continue reading →

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ALONG THE FENCE

Posted on February 29, 2012 by artkleko

I often travel some distance to get the ideas for my artwork. Last year I went as far as Darwin! But it’s all in a good cause and I enjoy the challenge. Today’s artwork is one that I did without … Continue reading →

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CATHEDRALS

Posted on February 13, 2012 by artkleko

At 179 cm and 204 kg, I am a reasonably imposing figure, but standing in a rainforest I am totally insignificant. Here I stand, while trees tower over me, vines climb, the sun filters through, the birds sing, I am … Continue reading →

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ROCKS FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN: WIP

Posted on October 26, 2011 by artkleko

I have decided to do one more drawing before we leave Cairns, so it was inevitable that it would be one from my recent trip to Darwin. I can’t believe how stunning the rocks were that I photographed there. These … Continue reading →

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ROCKS AND RELIGION

Posted on September 14, 2011 by artkleko

Rocks feature prominently in the Bible and have great symbolic meaning from stoning in the Old Testament, to ‘Upon this rock, I will build my church”, said by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. I see rocks as the building … Continue reading →

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