Tag Archives: shadow

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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Crowdy Cairns

Posted on April 24, 2018 by artkleko

“Silent Stones, Crowdy Bay” 80 x 60 cms Luminance & Supracolor pencils on Canson pastel board. My own reference & imagination. This is not a post concerning the population of Cairns (Australia), instead, it’s about my fascination for rock cairns, … Continue reading →

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Can ‘Silence’ be Drawn?

Posted on September 17, 2017 by artkleko

“Silence at the Table” 70 x 50 cms: Prismacolor Pencils on Canson pastel board, own reference A lonely mug catches the morning light in a deserted room in a disused shearers’ quarters in Tasmania. The dusty room belies its hectic … Continue reading →

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TROPICAL LIGHT

Posted on July 26, 2016 by artkleko

“Rippling Light, Daintree Rainforest” 40 x 60 cms    Own Reference Luminance & Prismacolor pencils on Canson Pastel Board Landscape drawing and painting is challenging and involves the understanding, appreciation and mastery of a number elements and skills in order … 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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CAIRNS ARTescape Part 3.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by artkleko

Day 3. at the recent Cairns ARTescape began with my class completing their monochromatic paintings. This task was well handled by everyone, with a few standouts. The main aim of the day was to introduce ‘visual awareness’ in the form … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Posted on December 24, 2012 by artkleko

  I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   Thanks for your support throughout the year and I hope 2013 is a time of good health, happiness and creativity for everyone. Richard    

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EXHIBITION UPDATE

Posted on November 23, 2012 by artkleko

My exhibition in Launceston that opens on March 3 next year is fast approaching. Over the past few days I have been reviewing the work I have completed and have decided to add a few more to my ‘collection’. I’m … Continue reading →

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NATURAL ABSTRACTION

Posted on August 3, 2012 by artkleko

Over the past 2 weeks I have been concentrating on some abstract paintings, so I thought that it would be appropriate to share today’s photo. On a trip to Lake St. Clair in Tasmania’s Central Highlands a few years ago, … Continue reading →

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MALLACOOTA

Posted on July 20, 2012 by artkleko

Mallacoota is a delightful seaside village on the Southeast coast of Victoria, Australia. It’s very popular with tourists in the warmer months and was one of the best places my wife, Val and I stayed at when we recently had … Continue reading →

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