Tag Archives: semi-abstract

AUTUMN CASCADE

Posted on April 29, 2019 by artkleko

“Autumn Cascade” 80 x 60 cms. Luminance pencils on Canson Pastel Board. Own reference. Autumn is my favourite season, one that is highlighted by wonderful changes in colour, especially here in Australia and particularly in its southern region. It’s a … Continue reading →

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MINIMALISM

Posted on April 30, 2014 by artkleko

My work is getting simpler as I get older. Now 63, I have over 40 years’ art experience. I’ve tackled everything from photo-realism to abstraction. What interests me at this point in time is trying to say ‘a lot with … Continue reading →

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BLINDED BY COLOUR

Posted on April 8, 2014 by artkleko

In Australia, 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women suffer from colour blindness in one form or another. This group also includes artists. We all react to colours, whether bold or sombre. We react in a certain way … Continue reading →

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ON HOLY GROUND

Posted on November 5, 2012 by artkleko

On Holy Ground        WIP Prismacolour pencils on pastel board   80 x 40 cm The sixth abstract painting in my ‘brick series’, is the result of me noticing a very interesting brick in a wall of the Trinity … Continue reading →

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HILLSIDES 2.

Posted on June 8, 2011 by artkleko

  Following Monday’s post I have included some more examples of hillsides that I have produced over the years.   Today’s examples include (reading from top to bottom) photography, coloured pencil drawing, graphite pencil drawing and digital drawing.   There … Continue reading →

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SEMI-ABSTRACT WIP 2.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by artkleko

I have managed to add some more detail to my latest drawing, a semi-abstract still life of objects from my ‘collection’. At first glance it may appear that I haven’t added much since my first update, but I can assure … Continue reading →

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SEMI-ABSTRACT WIP

Posted on May 6, 2011 by artkleko

Although this may appear to be a traditional still life drawing, it’s not. A group or recognisable objects can be seen, but they will be joined by shapes that are derived from within the featured objects. The colour palette will … Continue reading →

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TROPICAL ABSTRACT

Posted on May 4, 2011 by artkleko

Last week I was able to complete the first in a series of small  (40 x 30cm) drawings on white Canson paper, that was inspired by the pattern on a leaf that I found at Trinity Beach. This drawing is … Continue reading →

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MOUNTAIN: UPDATE 3.

Posted on January 10, 2011 by artkleko

My latest drawing Mountain, is slowly growing. Last week I was able to grab some quality time, but not as much as I would have like due to a bad case of RSI in both my hands. I haven’t experienced … Continue reading →

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ABSTRACT OF THE MONTH

Posted on December 21, 2010 by artkleko

Burnie artist Lyn Stares, sent me this photo of a painting that she recently completed following my recent series of workshops with members of the Burnie Coastal Art Group. Lyn was unable to attend day 2 of the workshop, but … Continue reading →

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