New small works

Mixed media, acylic and oil.
 Based on cityscapes

Even More adventures with Caput Mortuum

I think I am getting the measure of this colour. This is a small work - around 20cm x 18cm,

Back in the studio at last

Mixed media: acrylic, oil on canvas. 20 cm x 20 cm

Works for Linden Postcard Show 2013

I spent some time in the studio creating these three pieces for the Linden Postcard  Show.

Information is here

The show opens on Feb 2nd and runs until March 23rd.

Reflection 1 - mixed media 25 x 20 cm

Reflection 2 - oil on canvas  25 x 20 cm

Reflection 3 - mixed media  25 x 20 cm

Belle Arti at Chapman and Bailey

I have put the finishing touches to my submission for the Chapman and Bailey Belle Arti exhibition.

This is my entry.

It is titled 'This is her final Resting Place" and it was a picture that I had to paint. 

I used Winsor and Newton alkyd oil paints and really enjoyed them.

It is the first time that I have painted on such a luscious canvas. I think it will be hard to go back to lesser quality canvas.

The exhibition runs from 12 December to Saturday 26 January 2013.

Here is the info about the prize from the Chapman and Bailey web site.

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The Belle Arti Prize 2012 will be returning to our fantastic Melbourne Gallery space in Johnston St, Abbotsford.

The art award is in its fourth year and is an exciting venture between two fine art companies. The Italian company P.E.R Belle Arti is a preparer of some of the world’s finest linens and cottons. Chapman & Bailey Gallery are very excited to be hosting this prize as we acknowledge the depth of talent that exists in the arts community in Australia and we are very pleased to support it in this way.

Over 200 entries from across  Australia were recieved for the 2011 Belle Arti Prize. The result was a floor to ceiling contemporary salon hang, and a veritable world of multiple artistic visions.This year we hope for just as big a snap shot of the richness and diversity of arts practice in Australia. All entrants will be given an identical 35 x 35cm canvas, a limited time frame, and total creative carte blanche.

The award is a $5000 acquisitive prize.  Judges to be announced. Previous winners of the Belle Arti Chapman Bailey Prize are Jackie Stockdale 2009, Lewis Miller 2010, and Marie Hagerty 2011.

Judges to be announced.

Opening and announcement of the 2012 winner to be on Wednesday 12th December, 6-8pm at  Chapman & Bailey Gallery, 350 Johnston Street Abbotsford. 

View photos from the Belle Arti Chapman & Bailey 2011, 2010 and 2009 Art Awards here

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images inspired by Darebin Parklands

I have been back in the studio after a close to 9 month break. These works are around oil on canvas, 20 x 30 cm and are inspired by my walks around Darebin Parklands in a time where I needed peace and tranquility.

Landscape paintings for Contemporary Artist Society

These are close to completion ready for dropping off to the CAS exhibition at Burnley harbour  next weekend.  Details here
I have to put some finishing touches on them. Photographed them before glazing - otherwise it is too hard to avoid reflections.
The three works are 50 x 40 cm.

Fairfield Primary School Art Show

I have just finished 2 works that I will take around this afternoon to Fairfield Primary School for their art show. The show is on this Saturday and Sunday and is a fund raiser for the school.

These 2 works are called Horizon 1 and Horizon 2. The first is oil on canvas and the second is mixed media. They have taken me far longer to do than I anticipated but the end result is pleasing I think.

Th second work is a variation on works I have done before so was relatively straightforward, but the landscape was a labour and a half.

Oil painting for Linden Gallery

After lots of time in the studio I have finished this 8x10" piece for the Linden Postcard exhibition.

I have 2 more pieces to finish off before the weekend.

This is called "Ecstasy after Darkness"

Melbourne Summer

I took a canvas that I had started a year ago and extensively reworked it so I could submit it for the Contemporary Artist Society exhibition at Burnley. I worked on it all day Friday and most of the weekend.
http://www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au/exhibitions/burnley_harbour/burnley_harbour.html

I finished it Monday and was anxious that it was completely dry for Thursday drop off. After a day in the car in the sun it was fine.

It is oil on canvas and is 120 x 60 cm

It is on show at McConchie Reserve this weekend 3rd 4th 5th Dec 2010

Pigment Gallery opening

Attended the opening of the fundraiser for the Butterfly foundation at Pigment Gallery last night.
I have donated an oil painting called Shadowland

There is a silent auction that goes on until 27th November.
I hope that my work raises a decent sum for the cause.

Little landscapes

A couple of little landscapes - only around 12 x 8 cm - that's 5x4 inches. Done using mixed media - mostly acrylics. It was good to be asked to create something like this - pushed me to diversify.
Even framed one.

Abstract Art

Our Tuesday painting class has been on abstract art. My attempt below, with a detail.

Contemporary Artist Society Show

Beginning a new painting to enter into the Herron Island Art show next week.
This is the background - will work on it this week - it has to be dry by Dec 3rd. It is not large - around 20x20 inches.

Shadowland

My latest oil painting - I have overhauled a class exercise to create a version I am happier with.
I have tried to evoke a feeling of ambivalence and the subconscious.