Rainbow Bee-eater Painting in Acrylic
This painting sold recently at the Oatley 101 December exhibition. It was on its second trip out. The lady who bought it loved it from the moment she set eyes on it. I am so pleased.
Read MoreOlive Backed Sunbird Paintings Framed.
As usual, Nadya at “Art and Mirror Framing” Caringbah, has done an amazing, high quality job framing my sunbird paintings. The frames include a triple matt and spacer which create a lovely sense of depth. I have always insisted on the best frames for my art. I believe in the whole product and the frame…
Read MoreThe Art of Garry Fleming
We took a little drive to Bowral to view Garry Fleming’s exhibition at the Milk Factory Gallery. I had particularly wanted a signed copy of his new Children’s book about dinosaurs. This book is now in its third print. His Children’s books are lovely and his art is exquisite. Such fine detail. So beautifully rendered.…
Read MoreBlack Kite in Acrylic – Work in Progress
I was finding this a challenge but feel it has reached the “I think it could work” stage. The reference photo was with permission from Adam Crews who is an amazing photographer and very dear friend. I hope I do it justice. There is still much to do but I am determined to get the…
Read MoreMemories from a Trip to Bedarra Island
These beautiful little birds are Olive backed Sunbirds. We were very blessed to see them while on a holiday on Bedarra Island in Queensland. It had been raining and they were having a lovely time dancing in and out of the flowers around the house. I have posed them on the powder-puff plant which is…
Read MoreFive Years as President of Oatley 101 Society of Artists.
Yesterday at the AGM I gave my fifth and final report on the Oatley 101 Society of Artists as the President. It has been a wonderful experience on many levels. I have learned much about people, art, community and all associated with an organisation such as this one. Upon reflection I put in an incredible…
Read MoreFine Framing Makes a Difference
I spent time with the brilliant Nadya at Art and Mirror Framing to get my frog paintings finished to my standards. She has done a wonderful job of framing which really works to lift the artwork and complement it so well. I am thrilled with the result as always. Check them out at Art and…
Read MoreGreen Frog Paintings in Acrylic
I have just completed two paintings of one of the most beautiful creatures I know. These are white lipped tree frogs. I know them so well as they were all around us where we grew up in North Queensland. Again the photos do not do them justice. I am very pleased with the results of…
Read MoreAnother Successful Pet Portrait.
I have just returned from delivering a Pet Portrait of a White Faced Cockatiel, to a new client. This was a difficult one again as I only had some photos to go by. Gus is not just a pet. He is Kevin’s mate. Kevin is one of those lovely people who trusted the artist in…
Read MoreAzure Kingfisher in Acrylic
I am going to have to get some decent lessons on photography and photofinishing to really capture the true colours of the paintings I create. The trouble with being a novice one does not understand the complexities that clever photographers understand. The original painting’s colours are more beautiful and really shimmer. However, I will have…
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