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Just a hick town, right off the map 2

Acrylic and posca pen on canvas

76cm x 101.5cm

Took down all my paintings for Check in on Saturday at Metro Arts. Too easy. Travis and Courtney were a pleasure to work with. I am really happy that I was included in the show. Now I am busily working on new paintings to enter into competitions and the exhibition in August at the Art Factory at South Brisbane.

Check in

The opening for Check in was great on Saturday night. A lot of people were interested in my work which was good. Check in was part of the Brisbane Emerging Arts Festival.

Now I am going to be working on paintings to enter into competitions and my exhibition in August with Emma Lindsay

Check in

Abstract concepts such as love or beauty #4

Acrylic and posca pen on canvas paper framed

29.7 x 42

2011

I did my install this morning for the Brisbane Emerging Arts Festival at Metro Arts in the city. The paintings are laid out a bit differently. They come off the wall and lean against the wall, as well as being butted up against each other, rather than the traditional equal space between each painting lined up neatly in a row. I am really happy with the way my work looks and I just can't wait to Saturday night's opening. I will post photos on Sunday.

I always get so stressed about install and I'm not sure why. I am always prepared with measurements and alternatives if the first idea doesn't work out, so I have nothing really to worry about. It always turns out ok but I still worry. Strange.

The opening is on Saturday night at 6pm at Metro Arts on Edward street in the city

Check in

new painting finished

title: Her spirits rose as they left the ugly city behind

medium: Acrylic and posca pen on canvas

size: 152.5 x 122cm

year: 2011

emerging artist

This is the painting I am working on right now. Can't wait to see how it turns out. When I begin a painting I start with the house I want to paint and then consider colour. Then I add the maps after to suit the underpainting. I plan up to a point but I like a bit of spontaneity. This is where the magic happens I think.

I am really enjoying experimenting with colour, as my work for honours last year was quite flat, so this is a welcome development. I am currently painting in acrylic but a lot of people think it is oil.

I am enjoying being in studio so much but reality is starting to set in. I need to start selling some of my work. I am going to start actively looking for gallery representation. This is going to require a lot of research and a few interstate trips I think. So I need to get cracking and paint as many works as possible while maintaining quality so I have plenty of work to show.

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