Australian Artist Article

I thought that you may be interested in the article that the Australian Artist Magazine published with my winning painting. I shall also post the articles that I am writing for them in case you can not access a copy of the magazine. I hope that they are not too small for you to read.

Hi all my readers and followers. Great news! I won first prize in 'Australian Artist Magazine' competition Challenge no 48 for my painting of the Tibouchina. Is is published in the June issue along with a small article. Even better news! I am writing two articles for them for their August and September issues. The first will include 8 of my paintings with an accompanying commentary and the second a step by step process of completing a painting from idea to completion. I hope that you get to see them. Will Keep you posted.

Great news for me! I have just been informed that my painting 'Tibouchina' has won the competition no.48- Flowers and Gardens, in 'Australian Artist' Magazine. A well respected magazine for artists, published in Australia, with great articles for all style of art and for all artists at any stage of their creative journey. I am acting under the assumption that it will be published in the June issue of the magazine so look out for it.

I notice that I now have two followers and one of them isn't family, so Hi!
I'm still working hard on my collection and am working on a triptych of the honeysuckle vine but, when this is completed, I have plans for a painting of cattle. The subject is a big jump but I like the challenge!
Many people view my work and remark how photographic it is but I like to think that it has more dimensions than a photograph. The photographic nature of my work is semi accidental as my treatment of colour, form and tone are more from a scientific observation of the effects of the tropical and sub-tropical light on beautiful objects.
I also have plans for a small, purpose built, studio and gallery on the property where I live. Hopefully this will be well underway before the end of this year.
My recent eye operation has given me a new perspective on light and colour. I am wondering if, in retrospect, it will have an effect on my paintings.
When the studio is finished, I intend to expand my vision into printmaking with intaglio, lino and screen printing methods. I am looking forward to giving up my teaching at the end of this year so that I can concentrate on my vision for the future in my work. A planned trip to Europe in 2013 will, hopefully, provide much inspiration.
The children's picture book on Pudgee the pig is still in progress.