Tag Archives: shadows

TEACHING AT TOOWOOMBA

Posted on July 14, 2019 by artkleko

We are all different; we look at the same things, but we all see things differently. At the beginning of July I had the pleasure of conducting a five-day coloured pencil workshop at the McGregor Winter Arts Retreat in Toowoomba, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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CARBON TAX

Posted on March 18, 2013 by artkleko

Carbon Tacks Coloured pencil on pastel board   80 x 40 cm Global Warming is a huge issue here in Australia and opinions are varied from ‘true-believers’, those who say ‘no’ to those who are in denial (of most things). … Continue reading →

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MARK-MAKING AS LANDSCAPE

Posted on January 28, 2013 by artkleko

Oatlands Landscape 1. Prismacolors on pastel board   80 x 40 cm Last week I completed the first in a new series of coloured pencil paintings of landscapes inspired by the markings on old sandstone blocks in the historic town … Continue reading →

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BARK ABSTRACT

Posted on August 17, 2012 by artkleko

I posted a photo of this painting a couple of weeks ago. Since then I have spent some hours on it in order to get it completed, as it had sat in my rack for some time. It’s nearly there … Continue reading →

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A BOLD BOULDER

Posted on April 30, 2012 by artkleko

My latest painting is of a huge boulder I saw when visiting Chillagoe’s famous Balancing Rock. Chillagoe is about 200 klms west of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. Its landscape is unique, both above and below ground.  Huge boulders … Continue reading →

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MY LATEST PAINTING

Posted on April 20, 2012 by artkleko

Yesterday I finished (except for some touching up here and there) my latest painting, that being of some rocks from Hervey Bay in Queensland where we stayed over Christmas for 30 days. This painting is more about colour and abstract … Continue reading →

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NEW PAINTING

Posted on April 18, 2012 by artkleko

The third painting for my March 2013 exhibition is finished. I have decided to include two from my recent travels, meaning that at this point in time I have 5 to exhibit. My next (6th) painting is of a group … Continue reading →

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