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while on water…

A friend dropped in and commented on the Harlequin Duck painting. Iwas trying to explain the origin in a drawing so I though I’d post it.  It started with this ink and wash drawing and then evolved into two duck paintings and … Continue reading

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Roofscapes in the studio

I have been working up the Roofscape pieces in the studio one in flat form and the other in gable ended form: 3 studio snaps:        

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portrait from drawing to painting

I have gone back and found progress shots of my Portrait of Julian Burnside QC a few years ago.  It started with a sitting and drawings, through working up and the final is in the portfolio:

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Squeaky Bay, Wilson’s Prom

I did a few watercolour sketches last year (I can say that now) and have been working over xmas on a large oil painting. The canvas is about 5 foot by 7 foot. The watercolour it is based on is … Continue reading

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