More Backyards
More paintings from the Brisbane suburbs as they were decades ago. More overgrown gardens, stove recesses, gates and fences. Paintings from a time when Brisbane was just a big country town.
Orange Trumpets
Orange Trumpet vine flowers profusely in the heat of the Queensland summer. It clings tenaciously to the wooden fences in the older parts of Brisbane. The bright orange flowers make it a deight to paint.
Windows of the Soul
Windows allow in the light, the breeze or just the view of the garden and thus are positive and life affirming. Paintings of windows channel all these positive vibes and are a source of great encouragement.
Brisbane City Markets
Sketches and paintings from Brisbane city markets capture the spirit of life in Queensland. The casual and relaxed attitude of the shoppers reflects the laid back quality of life in the Sunshine State.
Solandras
The large chalice-shaped solandra flowers make great subjects for sttill life painting. They grow well in sub-tropical Brisbane and paintings of them capture the essence of life in Queensland.
Thunder and Humidity
Five paintings by Christine Atkins try to capture the flavour of Queensland.
First Exhibition
Christine Atkins has held many solo exhibitions since her first one in 1982.
Country Kitchen
My sister in law, Judy, has an older-style Queensland house with a country kitchen. Whenever I visit, I sketch, and over the years I’ve painted just about all the house. There are lots of good angles and quiet corners. The house has a warm, friendly feeling. In my paintings from Judy’s house I’ve tried to…
Magic Memories
I have always loved boats. When I was eight years old, I came out from the UK on a big boat, through the Panama canal, calling at Pitcairn Island. It was a magic journey, especially for an eight year old. I still have the much loved sailor doll they gave to all the small girls…
Progressive Paintings
I always photograph my work, especially when completed, but I sometimes like to photograph the different stages of a work. You can see examples of some progressive paintings on my website here. However, when a…