Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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.

1 comment:

  1. Hello, yes I am not your family but I do admire your paintings. My name is Avantika, for starters. If you would like to know more about me, you can check out my blogs.
    I came to your website on accident, really. I was on Google searching for a painting of a Jacaranda tree. They seem to be an attachment of my soul and I was looking for the perfect representative painting. Out of all the ones, I saw yours and I was utterly captivated. That led to me coming to your website and then becoming your follower. I think your work is brilliant, unbelievably brilliant. Even a blind man would be able to see your talent caught in each one. Your ability is remarkable and as a writer I find myself envying you, for you have illustrated so beautifully in one painting what I could only hope for in a hundred thousand words. You are like no artist I have ever seen, Kevan. It's an utter joy to see your work and I deeply desire with excitement to see the ones to come. Keep painting, and know that you have the full support of an adoring follower

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