Italy

Paintings of Italy with its markets, colourful streets and crumbling walls. The strong sunlight and deep shadows make the ancient walls glow.

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Diagonals

Diagonal elements in a painting give interest and lead the eye around the painting. They can be moved to create shadows that link different elements of the painting together.

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Pen & Ink

Pen and Ink drawings have always interested me. Many of the sketches in this post illustrates a long gone way of life.

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Lemons

Lemons have been used in still life paintings for hundreds of years. I have followed suit because the yellow of lemons compliments my blues.

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Student Days

Early student studies feature in this blog. Some pieces show themes that have been further developed as my art progressed.

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Ducks

Ducks are homely, comic figures and have a warm place in our hearts. I have often used many ducks in my still life paintings.

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Lace

Making lace requires much care and skill. Fine lacework adds value and class to any object to which it is attached. I enjoy painting lace because of its ephemeral, precious values.

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Venice

The vivid life of Venice is reflected in its canals. The long morning and evening shadows add to the mood.

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Watercolours

These watercolour paintings show scenes from Queensland country life. Farm houses, farmers and farm animals feature in these paintings.

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Coffee Pots

Slender, graceful coffee pots add their distinctive beauty to a still life painting, often complementing the stalks of the flowers.

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