Reminders ...

Thanks to 'Patricia Gray Inc' for the first wonderful picture. I saw it one her blog and it instantly reminded me of the New Zealand famous Bird Painter 'Raymond Ching'. Growing up owning one his many books has always given me enjoyment. I love the detail he presents and life-like renditions. An artist that is sometimes forgotten about. So until we meet again...

Summer shores ahead.

The above artwork was commissioned for an in-home business (introduction/dating service).
My brief was for the room to be inviting, relaxed, airy and non-gender specific.
The apartment was extremely new and extremely cream, including furniture (the couch by the way was not to have any cushions and the owner didn't want any floor rugs). A blank space that needed complementing tones with a hint of vivid 'pop out'.
Close to the beach therefore the painting was inspired by sea colours and movement. I hand painted the vases to match the tones from the artwork and of course orange Tiger Lilies (not shown as sat in corner) set off the amazing tea-light holders.
Acrylic on canvas.
Hope you like, until we meet again...

My Place!

You can't say my place isn't colourful.
Surrounded by a sea of blue with off sitting primary colours is the abode that I reside in. Rob Roy yellow, deep chillie reds and victor blues. Hints of fresh green give it life.
I love my home, it's always warm and never unhappy.
I've still got the accents of the ball droplets from Christmas hanging in the lounge. An added interest that visitors always comment on.
One of my pieces of artwork, 'The Red Rose' (shown above) took me around 5 days to complete. Acrylic on canvas but with many layers to almost take on the texture of oil painting with a glass, transparent element. However I don't take art seriously, it's an outlet for me and I only do it when I have the urge. I go through patches of not doing any and then all of a sudden I see a space, get inspired and go hard out. No pre-drawing or research, just 'do it'.
I'll post more artwork as I get the hang of this blog so until we meet again....