Inspiration: the art of Gerhard Richter

Deer, Gerhard Richter, Oil on Canvas, 1963.

Woman with Dog, Gerhard Richter, Oil on Canvas, 1967.

"Picturing things, taking a view, is what makes us human; art is making sense and giving shape to that sense. It is like the religious search for God."

Notes, 1962. 
Gerhard Richter: Text. Writings, Interviews and Letters 1961 - 2007. Thames and Hudson, London, 2009, pg. 14.

Images via: http://www.gerhard-richter.com

I like Surprises

Pink & Grey, paper collage and oil.

You might remember a few days ago I told you that I had entered a work into the City of Melville Art Awards? Well, I won an award for my mixed media painting, Pink & Grey! You can still view it at the Melville Civic Centre, up until this coming Saturday, along with many other works of art by Western Australian artists.

Here is the City of Melville media release - Judges select striking art award winners

Untitled (White)

Untitled (White), Acrylic & gloss paint on cotton, 2011.

Just finished this painting that I've been working on for a while. It has proved incredibly hard to photograph though I'm pretty pleased with the white on white effect. I am planning to do others to follow this one.

in progress

It's been a little while between blog posts but I guess that is pretty normal for me!

I've been busy working on a website for myself. It's been quite a learning experience, to say the least. A lot of swearing at my computer screen has gone on but I think I'm almost there.

I've also been painting and wanted to share a peek at what I am working on. This picture is just a section of a diptych. If you came to the studio open day a few weeks ago you would have seen it sitting on my easel but it has changed a hell of a lot since then.

Best wishes for a lovely Easter break, my friends!