International Exhibition

I think I have recovered from the week that was Art Melbourne, still got lots coming up for the year. One exciting venture is the "International Art Show" held in Oakland, California, where I am one of 3 artists invited for this exhibition.

(That picture of me is from the Melbourne show I was just at), here are a couple of the paintings that have arrived in the USA.

"Treescape" 20"x24"

"Forest with Galahs" 20"x24"

Current finances do not permit me to be there at the show, which is a terrible shame, but its nice to know some part of me will be there in the form of 12 paintings.

The link to the gallery is here http://www.creativeframingoakland.com/gallery.html

May the 4th be with you

A busy weekend for my paintings, I have 3 openings tonight.

Tara School for Girls has their "In the Spotlight" Art exhibition, there is a lovely catalogue to download from their site. Cocktail Party tonight and all day tomorrow.

The Parramatta Art Society is opening their new Floral themed exhibition at their Pop Up Gallery , The show will run until 2 June

Camden Art Prize are having their award ceremony tonight, their show will run until 11th May. News article http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/artists-bring-out-best/2541372.aspx

Since I have been very blessed and won a prize, I will attending the Camden Exhibition.

Cheers!

Joy All Creatures Drink

"Joy all Creatures Drink" is one of the latest works destined for the Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne. Acrylic on canvas, 1.4m high

The view is from my father in law's property overlooking the Hawkesbury River, lots of trees and rocks - just right for me!

Macdonald Valley Public School had visited the Ferry Artists Gallery and were asked to create works after what they were inspired by.
7 year old Coen Watt did this beautiful piece after my "Flight of Crimson"

Coen's work

My work

Yet another generation of brilliant artists to look out for....

A painting completed a few weeks ago

"Splash"

Acrylic on canvas 46cm x 61m

Currently at Purple Noon Gallery for "Equine"

Late last year I posted a link to my POLL PAGE asking you to vote for your favourites. Well the results are in and here is the page again http://www.readdevine.com/cardspoll.html

Top Painting "Corellas" (Try and imagine them together - this page is bugging me tonight)

Top Print "Flannel Flowers"

Thanks to all who participated. (You can still vote - if things change I will edit results)

Heres a bit of fun,

 "Girls Day Out". Mixed media on Canvas, 40"x30" (101cm x 76cm).

It will be at the coming Castle Hill Agricultural Show 16,17,18 March at the Arts Pavillion.

My latest linocut "Back to the Ark" was originally inspired by a print exchange theme "water". I also like the imagery as a recent sermon at church reminded me that God/our church home is our "ark", a place of safety and refuge during life's 'deluges'. Also the symbolism of hope that the olive branch is. Its so easy isnt it, once the work is created, to wax lyrical over its meaning meanings. Art critics & writers must have so much fun.

Anyway, here 'tis. It is printed on a cotton rag paper, using oil based ink.


and a little bit hand colouring with watercolours

Image size is approximately 8" h x 5.5" w [20.5 cm x 14 cm].

I have one of the edition available on Ebay

Repeating a painting is something I am loathe to do. It never holds the excitement of the potential of a brand new work - and the way I work is very intuitive, inviting 'happy accidents'. Colour also is different for me day to day - sometimes blues find their dominance in a painting, sometimes i dont feel like touching much 'yellow'.

So, when I have repeated a painting ( I think 4 times in 15 years) i will never promise the same work - just as similar as I can make it. And I dont copy the painting itself - if its a still life, I have to set up the table as before (hoping I can find all the props), landscapes are from my store of photos. Interestingly enough, when the chore has been started, I find myself falling in love with the subject matter all over again, and I believe, I end up with a better painting than before.

Not to say that I will make a habit of it. Unless you are a relative, or a very close friend, ....... or offer me enough money ......





"Wrap"
30"x30" Acrylic on Canvas




"Wrap II"
30" x 40" Acrylic on Canvas
Client wanted a landscape format with 2 birds instead of one.



The first 3 paintings for the year!

Thought I'd start out small to get back into the swing of things.

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"Cockatoo" Acrylic on Canvas 9"x5"

These should be arriving in the US very soon.

They are taking part in a group show at Creative Framing & Gallery, Oakland, CA. Opens 21st January





Happy New Year 2012!

I have finally updated my website. Most of the works from 2011 are there and I would love it if you woul vote for your favourites. The link is HERE

So far I have 3 exhibitions planned - May in Melbourne Australia, July in Oakland, CA USA and August in Sydney Australia. That should keep me busy....

This week, I will have works in the North Shore Craft Group's Christmas Sale. Always a good place to buy and covet unique and handcrafted gifts for the season.

I also will have work at Purple Noon Gallery's inaugural "Hawkesbury Art Prize" Opens this Saturday and promises to have a great selection of works.

Stay tuned for next week!

I thought after "Arboressence" was finally hung at Purple Noon Gallery, I would have a well earned rest. Why am I just as busy? Because it seems to be exhibition season in Sydney.

I am very happy to be a finalist in a couple of big shows at the moment - Eutick Memorial Still Life Prize at Coffs Harbour Gallery, and now at Campbelltown Arts Centre for Fishers Ghost Art Prize.

I have a couple of shows I am waiting on for finalist lists next week but in the meantime have a look on my page for current exhibitions (I am involved in) for November http://depicture.homestead.com/exhibition.html

Managed to be organised this year and put together a calender on RedBubble

It contains a selection of works from my last solo show "Arboressence"

Coming up next week is The Ferry Artist's next exhibition "Conviction". There will be creations exhibited there based on The Convict Road and beyond. Opens Saturday 24th September, 4pm sharp.

Here are a couple of works that I will be putting in.

"Thief"

 Mixed Media 20"x20"

(Thanks to my Mum who was vexed one day because a bowerbird stole all of her new blue pegs)

And "The Wall" (From the Rockface on the Convict Road) Oils on Canvas "48"x36"

For a change (from birds & landscapes), I finished a Still Life the other day.

"The Morning Tea"

Oils on Canvas, 30"x40" /76cmx101cm

Work is currently for sale.

 This weekend (27-28 August) is the Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail weekend.

For details http://www.haat.com.au/




A lot of studios will be open to visit, view and buy works of art.




Although mine will not be open this year, I will be sharing space with Carolyn Clarke, Redbank Road, Kurrajong.

 

 

And I still have my show on down the road at

Purple Noon Gallery.

Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail

2011/2012 Launch of the new Trail Brochure opens this weekend

Each member will be exhibiting 4 works (including myself). Should be a fun opening night, dressing up in 60s/70s gear is greatly encouraged. I for one am looking forward to the retro hors d'oeuvres, oh yes and the opportunity to wear fake eyelashes - that fashion came back too late for me to take seriously.

http://www.haat.com.au/

New Linocut "Djuwe"

Part of a "Myths & Legends" exchange with Baren Forum 

Djuwe is from a Northern Australian story of the Great Bowerbird who taught men how to build shelters and dance.

I have one on Ebay available for purchase.

New Painting

"Slumbering"

Acrylic & Collage

20"x24"

Will be on exhibition at Art Melbourne