My Art, My Way!
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My exhibition!
Faces & Places, opens on the 21st July - 9th August 2022 (It is being hung on the 20th), and you are invited to come along and meet this little fellow and its friends.
In the Cato Gallery, Victorian Artists Society Gallery, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne. No official opening, so come along and enjoy. There is also so much happening at the other galleries to enjoy as well. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm. Latest Watercolours:
Autumn in Alexandra, Southland NZ; such a stunning place, and this time of year is the best. Not a sound, not even a bird, so still and peaceful. Daniel Smith Watercolours just capture the mood, on 360gsm Arches paper by Jan Lowe
Barren but beautiful. Alexandra again, the still waters did need a tiny wild bird - and I have included a little wood duck. No grasslands on the hills, which are all shist and very porous, but there is something about this place. So cold, but breathtaking. Daniel Smith watercolours on Clairefontaine Flamboyant WC paper 300sgm by Jan Lowe
Latest Scratchboard Projects completed:
Brother Love, is a scratchboard I had not finished sometime ago, and today I did complete it. I am very happy with this works, it says a lot to me; these two brothers were playing (although pretty rough!), but the little one was determined to have the attention of his big brother. Yellowstone is a brilliant place and the animals are so well looked after, these were the ones I chose to paint, but have also sketched many of their other inmates. Grizzlies are just amazing, and these two were just incredible. Scratchboard and watercolour. I scratched the trees in and then dropped in the blue and greens for the trees and it just worked! on show in the city 20/7-9/8.
Bunny Antics. I wasn't happy with the background of this gorgeous little subject; and today, I decided dropping in various colours, picking up the vegetation and environment this little gem would normally live. I am thrilled with the finished works - it gives it a lift and the colours enliven the subject. Scratchboard and Watercolour. This will also be on show at VicArts from the 20/7-9/8 in the city of Melbourne
France - Old Friends; well it can be interpreted either old people friends or old buildings - I actually mean "old building", this is a typical French scene, it is in the historic town of Moulins, this place just takes your breath away.
Devine Miss M - Portrait of a Lama - Scratchboard no colour. The most gentle of creatures, this beautiful animal now resides with us including her teenage daughter "Stella". They look after a small flock of sheep. Scratchboard, and I decided no colour was necessary. Such an eventful face!
Grumpy is a constant subject of mine - watching her grow into this amazing little creature is a wonderful experience; and what a great subject - I always sketch her from life onto the Scratchboard - it makes it more "nature', not perfect, but an artwork. Her expressions change all of the time, so it is essential to grab one that catches her mood.
Thrilled to say this project is now complete, i added a little colour just to show off a little more, I do love her expression and defience. |
Re Update of what has been happening in 2022 ....
Life has definitely got in the way of my art this year. Illness in my family, brought it to a standstill. However, art is my solace, and I am now updating on what has been happening with some of my images that I entered into various shows. Glad to say my man is getting better with each passing month and my life is returning to normal (if there is ever a normal!). Heartbroken, as the recent thunder storms were the cause of my little Arab "Lilli's" tragic death. Her amazing personality, always a little naughty, farewell little friend. She is with peace and so miss her. She will live in my memory forever. RIP. Faces and Places Exhibition - Still getting the finishing touches to my paintings and the framing is underway and still getting the last minute pieces together. 21 July to the 9 August (we are hanging on the 20th) at the Victorian Artists stunning gallery Cato, so this is consuming so much of my time now. I am so thrilled to be awarded" Artist of the Month" in late February with Camelback Galleries in Arizona US - with my Devine Miss M. Fusion Art, giving "finalist" awards to two of my water colours - feel very honoured to be included - in the Annual Landscapes Exhibition for the Month of May, hanging with some amazing company! And in January - My "Old Friends" scratchboard received a "Special Recognition" in the Multimedia Contest - with 6Contest In the beautiful city of Prague. Receiving a Bronze Award from Camelback Galleries "Artist Choice" Exhibition for my "Old Friends" was a thrill in February. Receive a Bronze Award for my "Grumpy" Scratchboard from Camelback Galleries in their International Paint my Pet Exhibition in June '22. Rather delighted, thank you to CBT. 2021.... A note of appreciation: I wish to thank the wonderful USA organisations as, Light Space and Time for their support and wonderful opportunities for my artworks, Camelback Gallery for their continued support and opportunities as well as being a featured Artist again - very privileged indeed. Also not forgetting Fusion Art, wonderful opportunities to showcase artworks. In Europe, Circle Foundation for the Arts has given me so much opportunity, and again I am so privileged to have these unique chances, a huge thankyou. Having these opportunities to showcase my art internationally is a wonderful experience. I must also mention 6CONTEST in Prague - for the wonderful competitions and encouragement. I know that many new opportunities have arisen from these sites, so that is very special, thank you all. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2022
Due to family ill health, I have now will be commencing my classes in Scratchboard and Animals in Watercolour - for face to face classes - now commence late in 20 August 2022 for
fully vaccinated students. Apologies for the delay.
If you love painting animals, and wish to progress your art, you are welcome to join our classes in watercolour and scratchboard. Let me know, as we are taking bookings now
Notices will also be issued on www.scratchboardworkshopclasses.com.au or jan.lowe@camberwellart.com.au
the background is of a beautiful white rose with a touch of pink! ....the only remaining flower in my garden thanks to our wildlife!
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