Saturday, October 19, 2013

Hi,
I have not been able to add to my blog because of a technical problem whilst on an extended art tour overseas.
I have now left the teaching profession permanently and am able to focus entirely on my art career and what a fantastic way to start by visiting Arles and seeing first hand all the places visited by Van Gogh when he lived there and viewing the subjects of many of his paintings.
My wife, Eileen, and I started our tour in Italy visiting Rome, Florence, and my favourite Venice! From there we went to Nice followed by Avignon and Arles then up to Paris for a couple of weeks. The originals to many famous and not so famous paintings were 'mouth-watering'! After a wonderful few weeks in England seeing family and friends we completed our tour with friends in New York.
I have never had an interest in visiting New York in the past but, after adjusting to the culture shock of such a city it was the proverbial buzz! It was made all the more special spending time with our very good friends. ( Hi Tammi, Mitch and Max ).
On my return home my feature article for Australian Artist was published (August 2013 Edition).