Hi everyone, I’ve returned to the studio after a week away with the family and I can’t wait to get started! The break was wonderful, with time at Ballarat and Echuca, visiting Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle and making our way to the Murray River. The weather for the start of the trip was looking ominous but held out while we went to Sovereign Hill and had a look around. It is very well done, with many of the shops operating and everyone in period. I can’t imagine being confined to a space 8 feet square to try and make my fortune though…
The highlight of the trip was certainly getting to Echuca. Soon after arriving at our accommodation I headed straight down to the bank of the river and set up to work. The study produced that afternoon was heaps of fun to do. Generally my raw impressions need to be very quick due to the changing waves but here on the river I could relax and just enjoy it more.
Afternoon light, Yarraby - Pastel 8" x 5" $180 (plus shipping)
The following morning my beautiful daughter decided to wake me at 6am, just before the Cockatoos, Kookaburras and Correllas did. As a result she became my companion on site as I worked on 3 studies in the dawn light.
Here are the works I produced that morning…
Murray Mists - Pastel 8" x 6" $180 (plus shipping)
Calm dawn, Murray river - Pastel 8" x 6" $180 (plus shipping)
From the bank of the Murray - Pastel 6" x 9" $220 (plus shipping)
Upon returning from my holiday I called into the Yakkerboo Art Show to find out that I had won the prestigious Glenn Madden Local Artist award with my work Under the Sea. This was a welcome surprise!
As you can see it has been a great week away and I’m hoping this week proves just as enjoyable!
Here is something that any aspiring artists along the Mornington Peninsula or Pakenham areas should check out… My Open Art Classes! YOUR medium, YOUR subject, MY guidance! Let me know if you would like to attend
Wednesday nights at the Mornington Park Pavilion also. How can you go wrong?
