Horses

I enjoy sketching and painting horses. They are patient animals and will stand still for easy sketching.

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Jan152025
Horses and foals rest in the shade of a big tree. Dappled sunlight falls on several of the horses.

Long Shadows

Long shadows in a painting tell part of the story depicted in the painting. However the shadows have to be consistent, accurate and convincing.

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Nov302024
A game of cricket is being played on the oval. Spectators and cricketers watch from under the trees.

Wattle Blooms

There are about 1000 different types of wattle native to Australia. I suspect most would make for great painting subjects.

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Nov112024
A glass vase of wattle blooms is set against a dark blue background. The vase itself rests on a cream doily.

Cattle

Images of grazing cows convey a sense of peace, tranquillity and satisfaction. These are the very qualities often missing in our own lives.

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Oct192024
Several cows wait to be fed near a feed trough. The farmer can be seen in the background getting their food ready.

The Teapot

I have used the same china teapot in many of my still life paintings over the years. It has been with me on my journey of discovery in this medium.

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Sep182024
Objects are standing on a shelf. A tablecloth which the objects are standing on hangs down in front of the shelf.

Gates and Fences

Fences and gates give us a small corner of tranquillity in a troubled world. These painting try to capture the peace of that secluded bower.

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Sep22024

Farm Scenes

Farm scenes lend themselves to paintings. Any collection of sheds, trees, machinery and animals is interesting. Just find the right angle and a painting appears.

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Jul262024