Tag Archives: photos

DEDICATION OR OBSESSION?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by artkleko

For as long as I can remember I’ve based my artwork on the study and interpretation of themes. This has enabled me to come to know my subjects on a deeper level. I enjoy collecting, analyzing and at times, investigating … Continue reading →

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ARE ARTISTS TOO RELIANT ON PHOTOS?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by artkleko

Research for my latest coloured pencil drawing. Recently I asked, “How would cp (coloured pencil) artists (and most other artists for that matter) cope if there weren’t photos to use a s reference material?” The responses I received were both … Continue reading →

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CORCD

Posted on December 30, 2016 by artkleko

“Mersey River Rocks” 32 x 45 cms Museum Aquarelle, Prismacolor, Polychromos, Luminance & Derwent Artist’s pencils on Mi Teintes paper. Own reference. Do you suffer from CORCD? I do. “Compulsive, Obsessive Rock Collector’s Disorder” has been with me for many … Continue reading →

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JUST ADD ‘SKY’

Posted on September 17, 2013 by artkleko

  Over the past week I have added 3 more coloured pencil paintings to my list for selection in my exhibition next March. The theme is ‘landscape cleansing’, where each landscape has had a certain amount of detail/information removed. I … Continue reading →

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VISUAL DIARIES

Posted on August 20, 2013 by artkleko

I don’t know how many visual diaries I have and I don’t know where they all are. My first experience with them goes back to my days at art school. Being a letter writer, I enjoyed recording my ideas and … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN MIDLANDS

Posted on September 21, 2012 by artkleko

Earlier in the week I completed a series of 5 pastel paintings featuring aspects of Tasmania’s Southern Midlands. This was my first serious foray in pastels for a very long time, but after 10 days’ work I had reached my … Continue reading →

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MIDLANDS PROJECT

Posted on August 22, 2012 by artkleko

  I am currently working on several art projects with a variety of challenges and expected completion dates. Some of these projects are tied to themes and are therefore ongoing.   One particular project that I began about 3 weeks … Continue reading →

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LANDSCAPE CLEANSING

Posted on May 30, 2012 by artkleko

Near Kempton 40 x 30 cm Prismacolors on pastel board My good friend Kevin Crase is both a gifted teacher and photographer. One technique that Kevin employs is of great interest to me. Photo Cleansing involves the removal of any … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATION

Posted on April 27, 2012 by artkleko

In trying to capture the feeling for my experiences over the past 12 months I have begun arranging some of the 10,000 photos I took on a large display board in my studio. From time to time I change some … Continue reading →

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DIGITAL PAINTING

Posted on April 13, 2012 by artkleko

Digital painting or any art produced with the aid of a computer is not everyone’s “cup of tea”. It’s new technology for many artists and technology they would rather ignore. It’s not as “personal” as traditional art processes, being less … Continue reading →

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