Quack a quack quack.....

Quack a quack quack.....

As promised, I shall try to blog more often. 

I did the following painting of Max in wax.

Max, the mandarin duck (Wax crayon)

I have other rough drawings of new ideas for paintings but let's save that for the next entry :)

Greetings from me in 2013

Greetings from me in 2013

It has been yonks since I made an art post. I apologise profusely.

Many things have happened since my last post, professionally and artistically. 

Currently, I am a full time artist, albeit a non-selling one. I am trying to do some cross promotion and research on improving visibility, internationally, but I admit it is quite a daunting task.

The following paintings were completed since my last post. You can see that I have tried to change my style a little bit based on the feedback that I have received through social media and direct contact. My goals have always been to work on my creative design company and to carve a living out of it. If any of you have any ideas and contacts for me, I would be ever so grateful.

Anyway, I digress... 

Bronte

(2013, Acrylics on canvas)

This painting is based on one of the my most favourite beach in the world, Bronte. It is my local beach, which explains my shameless bias. I also realised that I have actually uploaded this painting before...oh well..

Mother and Son

(2013, Acrylics on canvas)

 This painting is based on my sister and her son. 

Self portrait

 

 (2013, Acrylics on canvas)

This painting is a study of my own face and the usage of negative contrast. 

Possession

(2013, Acrylics on canvas)

This painting depicts what I think I represent...a balance of animal instinct and clown but guided by my own destiny.

Hot day

(2013, Acrylics on canvas)

Very strangely, this painting is based on my last visit to the Downs in Bristol, England. The feeling that I felt while trying to keep myself cool.

Jessie and the three bears

(2013, Acrylics on canvas)

The first painting in my series of paintings based on fairy tales and children. 

It is beginning to feel like Christmas..tra la la

Hi everyone,

I managed to finish some paintings this weekend. I also realised that I have not been thorough in explaining my paintings.

Anyway, the first one is a painting I did on "Avoca" beach.

Medium: Acryllic on canvas

I am actually in the middle of doing another 'beach' painting: Coogee.

The next pieces are quick sketches / paintings. I actually enjoy doing them more than my big canvas pieces as they are more fun and raw. 

"Senor Elvis"

Medium: Acryllic on paper

"Puan Muan"

Medium: Acryllic on paper

"Anna"

Medium: Crayon on paper

"Sydney Harbour"

Medium: Pencil on paper

I have not updated my blog in a very long long time. Anyway, these are some of the pieces that I have done this year. 

I am currently working on another "Beach" themed piece. Will keep you guys posted.

Like the phoenix....

It has been a brobdingnagian effort to overcome my frustrating procrastination. I have been painting sporadically and quite honestly, it has been hard to get inspired due to some personal tribulations (ie. broken wrist). It took a trip to see Picasso's paintings to make me feel inspired; his sense of colours and shapes. I shall add more paintings in the ensuing weeks.

Rainforest canopy & another nude & other medium (chocolate)

Hi,

I have decided to go back to a medium that I have a sentimental relationship with - Soft pastel.

Quite a tricky medium. Depending on the surface that you are applying the soft pastels, it can be quite hard to control and tame but it gives absolutely wicked blending with unexpected results. I likened it to the taming a wild beast but if you treat it with love, it will love you back :)

My first offering is entitled 'Rainforest canopy' - soft pastel.
A painting inspired by my various visits to the rainforests in Sabah and Sarawak. I tried to capture the energy that I sensed while I am the forest, which is not necessarily dark and mysterious but more of shapes and vibrant green hues.




I have revisited the nude - 'My lady asleep' - soft pastel.
Another black and white number but she is softer and hopefully, I have conveyed a sense of peace on her facial expression.



A change of medium....chocolate! I call it 'A Christmas affair'.
Never worked with chocolate but I was quite curious in how one can play with it. With rudimentary tools ie. homemade baking paper piping bag, I managed to come up with a very very basic attempt of a Christmas trees and cherry baubles.

Flower power and nudes :)

Hi everyone,

It has been awhile since I posted any paintings. Since my return from Europe, I have secured a job and it has been busy. I have since settled and is inspired by the Sydney colours, sun and the chill.....

Yes, Sydney can be cold. For a person that does not believe in central heating, it has been cold just sitting on my sofa; I can see my breath in my living room. I am determined to not succumb to the temptation of buying a heater...just yet.

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The first piece is a study of a reclining nude. I plan to use acrylics on canvas for the actual piece.




My second piece is called 'Bunga', which translates to 'Flower' in Malay/Indonesian. The medium is acrylic on canvas. I hope to produce a series of paintings focussing on the flowers of South East Asia. Watch this space.

The next few paintings come my own private pieces. Hope you enjoy them.

'Diana', Pastel

Plants of Fairmont, Pastel.

Forests of Leura, Pastel.

Flowers in bloom, Pastel

'Tropical storm abrewing in Kinamount, pastel.