Tag Archives: still-life

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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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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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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MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Posted on February 27, 2012 by artkleko

I have an article in the March edition of Australian ARTIST magazine that looks at natural objects as still-life subjects. It’s great to have one’s work and ideas published as it (I hope) not only informs and instructs others about … Continue reading →

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SHELLS

Posted on February 22, 2012 by artkleko

Over the years in Tasmania I have noticed that the amount and variety of shells on our beaches has been declining. Nearly all the beaches I have visited while on my 12 month holiday on the Australian mainland have had … Continue reading →

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Australian ARTIST Magazine

Posted on December 12, 2011 by artkleko

I’m currently writing an article for Australian ARTIST, a monthly magazine that is of exceptional value to artists in Australia. It’s easy to read and its eye-catching layout is full of information that appeals to anyone interested in art no … Continue reading →

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ROCKS AS STILL-LIFE

Posted on September 19, 2011 by artkleko

 A still-life is basically a group of objects arranged in a balanced composition. That being so, many of my drawings that feature rocks can be considered as still-life studies. Some of my drawings are ‘in situ’, but I also enjoy … Continue reading →

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DRAWING COMPLETED

Posted on April 27, 2011 by artkleko

Trinity Beach Still Life Coloured pencil on pastel board   60 x 40 cm Drawing number 2 is now completed and I’m already developing an idea that again involves objects from the beach, but with an abstract twist. I quite … Continue reading →

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TRINITY BEACH STILL LIFE WIP.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by artkleko

With the completion of my Barron Falls drawing (I’m taking it to a framer today), I have commenced a still life featuring objects that I have collected from Trinity Beach. At 60 x 40 cm, it’s half the size of … Continue reading →

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SYMBOLISM

Posted on January 19, 2010 by artkleko

I have started to clean out my studio and yesterday I found a symbolic landscape drawing that I had filed away in my rack at some stage over a year ago. I am now ready to complete this drawing and … Continue reading →

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