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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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KNOW YOUR SUBJECT WELL

Posted on December 19, 2016 by artkleko

Some of the drawings that I’ve done over the past 2 weeks. Each is 45 x 32 cms, Prismacolor, DerwentArtist’s and Luminance pencils on Canson Mi Teintes paper. I’ve received a few comments lately on Facebook regarding the speed at which … 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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A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by artkleko

  It’s been a difficult week since the opening of my exhibition in Launceston. Sales to this point in time have been very disappointing. Comments from all who have seen my work have been extremely positive and I believe that … Continue reading →

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EXHIBITION UPDATE

Posted on March 4, 2013 by artkleko

  Well it’s all up and finally open and what a lovely opening it was with a great performance by my youngest daughter Shannon, who read a poem by local artists and great friend, Margaret Baker, followed by a wonderful … Continue reading →

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ART EXHIBITION

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artkleko

Next Sunday sees the opening of my one-man show in Launceston, (my home town) Tasmania, Australia. It has been almost 12 months since my wife and I returned from our 12 month trip to the Australian mainland. 23, 000 klms … Continue reading →

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GOALS FOR 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by artkleko

Putting on a Brave Face 60 x 40 cm    Prismacolors on pastel board This is the first of 2 paintings for an exhibition in my home town of Launceston to be held next May. The theme of my work … Continue reading →

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ROCK FACE

Posted on December 21, 2012 by artkleko

Today’s featured painting is actually a portrait that I’m currently working on in between bouts of oil painting. This is the first of two entries that I’m contributing to a major exhibition in my home city of Launceston next May. … Continue reading →

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PAINTING 34.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by artkleko

Avoca Beach 6. Prismacolors on pastel board    40 x 15.5cm I spent a few hours in my studio yesterday working on a 4th small abstract to compliment the 2 large ones that I have included in my exhibition next … Continue reading →

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SAND TRIO

Posted on December 7, 2012 by artkleko

I have completed the third of 3 paintings featuring sand patterns for my exhibition next March. For these paintings I employed the ‘Pointillist’ style, one that I have used before. It’s a great way to show individual grains of sand, … Continue reading →

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