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30 MINUTE MAKEOVER

Posted on August 20, 2012 by artkleko

The week before I left for Uluru, I spent some time completing 7 small (A3 – size) drawings in preparation for an art exhibition that I’m curating and showing in towards the end of October. Today’s featured photo is of … Continue reading →

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HERVEY BAY TRIO

Posted on July 6, 2012 by artkleko

I have completed 3 paintings of rocks from Hervey Bay and have commenced a 4th. The contrast between stones continues to fascinate me and hence the number of paintings to date. I now have completed 18 paintings for my exhibition … Continue reading →

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PAINTING 17.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by artkleko

Today’s post features the 17th painting that I have completed for my exhibition next March at the Providore Mill & Gallery in Launceston. I have included a step-by-step account of its development. At 60 x 40 cm, using Prismacolors on … Continue reading →

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THE RED DOT

Posted on June 27, 2012 by artkleko

The red dot is the most powerful and influential symbol that artists know and respect. Its presence symbolises success, while its absence can easily arouse feelings of rejection and at times, despair. There is so much emphasis on ‘selling’ one’s … Continue reading →

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ART SEEDS

Posted on June 22, 2012 by artkleko

As I like to work in themes, I take the time to ‘research’ as many ideas as possible. Not all of my ideas reach my easel, but when they do they usually result in a number of paintings. I’m not … Continue reading →

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SINGLE SUBJECTS

Posted on June 18, 2012 by artkleko

I am currently working on several paintings that feature single rocks. Some are for symbolic reasons, while others are due to their patterns or textures that (in my eyes) were stand-outs on my recent 12 month stay on the mainland. … Continue reading →

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SYMBOL

Posted on June 15, 2012 by artkleko

On Tuesday I completed a small (40 x 30 cm) painting that will be part of my exhibition next March in Launceston. For me, this painting is rather significant because of its resemblance to my home state of Tasmania. I … Continue reading →

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THUNDERING WATER

Posted on June 11, 2012 by artkleko

The Barron Falls between Cairns and Kuranda in Far North Queensland is a magnificent site when the Barron River is flowing strongly. The sound, the spray and the sight of so much water cascading over ancient rocks is truly awesome. … Continue reading →

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ART PRIZES

Posted on May 2, 2012 by artkleko

Last week my wife Val and I went to visit Shirley and Rod at their gallery in Scottsdale, a lovely town in Northeast Tasmania. I took with me 4 paintings that will be part of an exhibition there in June. … 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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