Daily paintings by Mike Barr

Packing up - Seacliff

2011-11-11T12:53:00.000+10:30

Packing up after the race is well-practiced and very efficient. Looks like they are going to make it to the clubhouse just before the storm hits!
Packing up - Seacliff - 10x8" acrylic on canvasboard - $250
Purchase details please email - theartofbarr@iprimus.com.au

Seacliff yachts

2011-11-03T11:12:00.000+10:30

The yachts come in for the day as the weather sets in. Cloud shadows sweep across the sea and beach which make the who scene very interesting.
Seacliff yachts - acrylic on canvasboard - 10x8" - $250
Please email for payment details theartofbarr@iprimus.com.au

The road to Seacliff

2011-10-31T21:16:00.001+10:30

The road into Seacliff in South Australia is rather steep, but presents an amazing view of the beach and sea.

This day shadows were being cast on the sea and the white sails of racing boats really stood out. Beyond the shadows the sea shone in turquoise.

The road to Seacliff - acrylic on canvasboard - 10x8" - $250

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Yacht on a beach

2011-10-30T21:47:00.000+10:30

As the race ended at Seacliff the boats came to shore in an orderly fashion ensuring that there was little mayhem on the beach as sails were unfolded and vessels towed away.
Yacht on a beach - acrylic on canvasboard - 10x8" - $250
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After the race - Seacliff

2011-10-29T23:43:00.000+10:30

I just happened to be at the right place at the right time at Seacliff today. It was one of those days were the sun was popping in and out of the clouds which produces a patchwork of shadows across the sea and beach. Boats started to come in after the race and started to pack in for the day on the beach. It was an inviting sight that begged to be painted. This is the first of the series of Seacliff.
After the race - Seacliff - 10x8" - acrylic on canvasboard.
$250 - email for details theartofbarr@iprimus.com.au

Yachts and beach

2011-10-15T21:48:00.001+10:30

Yachts add so much to a beach scene. The white sales that dazzle in the sunlight contrast with the blue-green of the sea and the blue of the sky.
One of five paintings produced during a demonstration at the Cathedral Art show in Adelaide.
Yachts and beach - acrylic on canvas - 30x14cm
$210 - please email for payment details theartofbarr@iprimus.com.au

Beach reflections

2011-10-10T22:37:00.002+10:30

Beachside is full of waders and yachts. Reflections of the people in the wide shallows gives this scene its appeal.
Beach Reflections - 30x14cm - acrylic on canvas, ready to frame.
$210 - please email for payment details theartofbarr@iprimus.com.au

Beach outing

2011-10-06T22:12:00.000+10:30

A simple painting depicting an idylic outing at the beach.
Beach outing - 34x14cm acrylic on canvas
Up for auction now

Bay of Beaches

2011-10-05T20:01:00.003+10:30

Beach views

2011-10-04T18:39:00.001+10:30

First in the series of this size painting, it depicts an expansive view of wide shallows and the sea beyond. Beachgoers walk in the shallows and enjoy late afternoon conditions including a magnificent show of clouds on the horizon.

Beach views - acrylic on canvas - 30x14cm

Auction now taking place

Beach wading

2011-09-26T21:29:00.001+09:30

Where there's a beach there's waders and dippers.
Beach wading - acrylic on canvas sheet - 36x24cm
SOLD

Waders beach

2011-09-25T19:10:00.002+09:30

Even in cool conditions there is the temptation to at least roll up your trackies and get your feet wet.
Waders Beach - 36x24cm canvas sheet - acrylic
SOLD

A walk in grey

2011-09-18T20:04:00.002+09:30

Grey skies don't put off the die-hards at the beach. There are walks to be walked, talkes to be talked and dogs to be walked!
A walk in grey - acrylic on canvasboard - 20x25cm

Walking the storm

2011-09-14T21:40:00.000+09:30

Walking in the shallows is like walking in the sky sometimes. So, walking the shallows in a storm is like being a part of it.
Walking the storm - acrylic on canvas - 20x25cm - $250

Storm on a beach

2011-09-13T19:05:00.000+09:30

The third in the series of grey beach paintings features

a threatening rainstorm on the horizon. The impending storm doesn't put off some avid beachwalkers!
I have used a bold-brush and grey pallet to construct this little painting.
Storm on a beach- acrylic on canvasboard - 25x20cm - $250 free postage in Australia
Purchase details here

Walk on a grey beach

2011-09-12T18:33:00.001+09:30

The second in the series of grey beach paintings features a sunspot near the horizon and some beach walkers enjoying the sight.
Walk on a grey beach - acrylic on canvasboard - 25x20cm - $250 free postage in Australia
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Grey beach

2011-09-10T21:53:00.002+09:30

The first of a series of grey-day beach paintings.
There is something exhilirating about walking a beach with a threatening sky in the distance. There seems to be an uninterupted connection between the sky, the sea and those who wade the beach. It's as if we can in some way be connected with the storm and yet feel the safety of the distance from it.
Grey beach - acrylic on canvasboard - 20x25cm - $250 - purchase here

2011-09-08T20:05:00.002+09:30

Sometimes we don't want a full plunge into the sea and rolling up pants and taking off shoes and socks does the trick. As for dogs, generally they will go in fearless of any thought of the coldness of the water specially if there is a tennis ball to chase!

Beach waders - acrylic on canvas sheet - 36x24cm

SOLD

Cove Beach yachts

2011-09-06T22:07:00.001+09:30

Walkers, dogs and yachts complete the picture at Cove Beach.
Cove Beach Yachts - acrylic on canvas - 24x36cm
SOLD

Two on the beach

2011-09-04T18:13:00.002+09:30

It was to windy for any plein air paintings on Saturday, so it was time to use some imagination.

A person and their dog is such an everyday scene at the beach.

Two on the beach - acrylic on canvas - 36x24cm

SOLD

Beach walkers on the bay

2011-09-02T12:44:00.001+09:30

The prospect of such a walk is almost as good as actualy walking it!
Beach walkers on the Bay - Acrylic on canvas - 30x30cm
This paintings is now up for auction with a low start price and no reserve.

SOLD

Late Afternoon - Encounter Bay

2011-08-31T20:19:00.001+09:30

Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor is a favourite haunt for many a holiday goer in South Australia. Late afternoon shadows are being chased by beach walkers.
Late Afternoon - Encounter Bay - 6x8" acrylic on canvas

Walk on Beach Bay

2011-08-27T19:36:00.002+09:30

Walkers with their dogs in tow, splash along the sparkling shallows of Blue Beach.

This painting has been done with the finest of acrylic paints on canvas sheet. It is ready to frame, in a frame that will suit your walls and will last for generations. 35x25cm

This painting is up for Auction with a very low starting price and no reserve!

SOLD

Walkers on Blue Beach - 35x25cm on acrylic on canvas sheet - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.`

Walkers on Blue Beach

2011-08-26T15:33:00.001+09:30

Walkers with their dogs in tow, splash along the sparkling shallows of Blue Beach.

This painting has been done with the finest of acrylic paints on canvas sheet. It is ready to frame, in a frame that will suit your walls and will last for generations. 35x25cm

This painting is up for Auction with a very low starting price and no reserve!

SOLD

Walkers on Blue Beach - 35x25cm on acrylic on canvas sheet - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.`

Green clock - Brunswick Street

2011-08-25T20:06:00.000+09:30

This green clock caught my eye while walking about on Brunswick St. A landmark of sorts I suppose.

Green Clock - Brunswick St. 20x15cm acrylic on canvas.

$150 emal for purchase details - free delivery in Australia

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Coffee - Brunswick Street

2011-08-23T22:27:00.001+09:30

It's not hard to find a place for a cup of coffee on Brunswick Street!

Coffee -Brunswick Street - Acrylic on canvas board - 15x20cm
$150 emal for purchase details - free delivery in Australia

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Top end of Brunswick Street Melbourne

2011-08-20T20:29:00.000+09:30

They call Adelaide the city of churches, but there are more church steeples in Melbourne than you can poke a candlestick at! There are parts of Melbourne that you would not be suprised to see the gas street lights being lit for the night. Brunswick Street is one of those places. It has an alluring mixture of up-to-the-minute fashion and an oldness that would have you expecting Oliver Twist to come dashing out of a shop front.

Top end of Brunswick Street - Acrylic on canvas board - 15x20cm
$150 emal for purchase details - free delivery in Australia

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Rain, Brunswick Street Melbourne

2011-08-19T12:26:00.000+09:30

Brunswick Street has a lovely old-world charm about it that is echoed throughout Melbourne and its suburbs. A revisited painting from a series last year.

Rain, Brunswick Street - acrylic on canvas panel 15x20cm (6"x8") $150 free postage in Australia.

Purchase here

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Afternoon tea - Chapel Street, Melbourne

2011-08-18T19:41:00.000+09:30

Melbourne Miniatures

This is the start of a series of small Melbourne paintings I did last year after a visit there. I have revisited the painting and added more colour and now offer them up for sale.

There's never a shortage of outdoor sitting places and people to use them on Chapel St!

Afternoon tea - Chapel St. - acrylic on canvas panel 15x20cm (6"x8") $150 free postage in Australia.

Purchase here

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Walk at Encounter Bay

2011-08-17T19:07:00.001+09:30

When the tides are right you can walk from the township of Victor Harbor all the way to the Bluff on Encounter Bay.

Walk on Encounter Bay - 5x7" - 12.7x17.8cm acrylic on canvas panel (unframed)

Available for purchase now $113 - Free postage in Australia

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Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special

Beach for dogs

2011-08-16T22:23:00.002+09:30

Have you ever noticed how dogs just love the beach - most of the time much more than their owners seem to! Even in the winter months dogs don't seem to mind the cold water and will plough into the waves after a tennis ball just for the enjoyment of it. Personally, I love the reflections of dogs and their owners in the shallows.

This painting is up for Auction with a very low starting price and no reserve!

SOLD

Beach for dogs - 44x30cm on acrylic on canvas sheet - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.`

Walkers - Encounter Bay

2011-08-15T21:28:00.000+09:30

There never seems to be any shortage of people walking the beach at Encounter Bay with such a grand view of the Bluff to look at!

Blue Shallow Beach

2011-08-14T21:16:00.001+09:30

I love to experiment with clouds and reflections in a beachscape. The clouds are brushed in freely with no regard for the small brush - this keeps them 'cloud-like' and uncontrived. The beach and sea are painted the same way. It takes a lot of practice (hundreds of paintings) to be confident in painting this way. Finally the figures are painted in with a small brush - this needs the utmost confidence for them to look right with the rest of the painting.

This painting is up for Auction with a very low starting price and no reserve!

SOLD

Blue Shallows Beach - 42x30cm on acrylic on canvas sheet - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.`

Late - Henley Beach

2011-08-13T22:48:00.000+09:30

It was very late on a Winter's afternoon when I took photographs of Henley Beach from the Grange jetty. Quite a number of beach walkers were braving the elements!

Yachts in a storm

2011-08-12T21:52:00.000+09:30

Many a moody sky has framed a race day at Largs Bay in South Australia.

Yachts in a storm - 5x7" - 12.7x17.8cm acrylic on canvas panel (unframed)

Available for purchase now $113 - Free postage in Australia

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Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special

View from the beach - Encounter Bay

2011-08-11T20:05:00.000+09:30

This was painted Plein Air from the Bluff-end of Encounter Bay on a cold winter morning. Small fishing boats quietly made their way out to favourite fishing spots as I painted my favourite location.

View from the beach - Encounter Bay - 20x25cm acrylic on canvasboard.

Granite Island from the Bluff

2011-08-10T20:24:00.002+09:30

It was a cold winter morning when I painted this little piece and it is one of my favourites. The sun was low and facing me, that in turn produces its own colours in a landscape. The subdued colours have given this painting a good representation of the atmosphere of the day.

Granite Island from the Bluff - acrylic on canvas panel 12x17cm - ready to frame

-Available for purchase now $113 - Free postage in Australia-

The race - Goolwa

2011-08-09T20:03:00.001+09:30

It was late in the afternoon when these little vessels started to race at Goolwa.

This little things bobbed and darted around the river like wasps. It was very cold while paintiung this and promised myself some gloves and a scarf and maybe a hat for painting outdoors in the winter!

The race - Goolwa - 20x25cm acrylic on canvasboard.

Seal Island Victor Harbor

2011-08-08T22:46:00.000+09:30

When I painted this a couple of months ago, it was cold, windy and I was wearing my plein air gloves - ones with no fingertips on them - they are great! This was painted from the Bluff area looking behind Granite Island.

I loved the clouds on this day. Winter clouds have a feel that is rarely seen in the warmer months, they are cold and often very dramtic - clouds you just have to watch!

Seal Island - Victor Harbor - 20x25cm acrylic on canvasboard.

South Head - Sydney

2011-08-07T17:03:00.002+09:30

A beautiful familiar sight from the Manly Ferry on Sydney Harbour.

South Head - Sydney - acrylic on canvas panel 12x17cm - ready to frame

-Available for purchase now $113 - Free postage in Australia

SOLD

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Encounter Bay Victor Harbor

2011-08-05T19:30:00.000+09:30

A walk toward the top end of Encounter Bay will have us looking at Wright Island and the the landmark Bluff. It's great walking country specially in the cooler weather.

Encounter Bay - Victor Harbor - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

Available for purchase now $150 Payment details here - Free postage in Australia
Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Slice of cockle beach 2

2011-08-04T19:20:00.000+09:30

A while ago I had a studio clean-up that entailed throwing away what I considered despensible and slicing up some larger pieces which in themselves made better paintings than the original-sized ones.

This is slice is up for auction with a low start price. It was originally a very large piece that focused on the view toward Middleton from Goolwa. It was a grey misty day but was alive with cocklers with a focus on these two in particular.

It's a lovely moody piece that will frame up beautifully under glass and matting.

A Slice of cockle beach II - acrylic on canvas sheet - 28x35cm

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Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

A slice of cockle beach

2011-08-03T20:07:00.002+09:30

A while ago I had a studio clean-up that entailed throwing away what I considered despensible and slicing up some larger pieces which in themselves made better paintings than the original-sized ones.

It's a lovely moody piece that will frame up beautifully under glass and matting.

A Slice of cockle beach - acrylic on canvas sheet - 48x20cm

SOLD

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

A slice of beach

2011-08-02T18:19:00.001+09:30

Another slice of painting, this time of the beach with lots of activity including yachts.

A while ago I had a studio clean-up that entailed throwing away what I considered despensible and slicing up some larger pieces which in themselves made better paintings than the original-sized ones.

This is the second these slices I am offering for sale.
It's a lovely moody piece that will frame up beautifully under glass and matting.

A Slice of Beach - acrylic on canvas sheet - 60x23cm

SOLD

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

A slice of rain

2011-08-01T19:40:00.001+09:30

This does look like a slice of a painting - actually, it is! A while ago I had a studio clean-up that entailed throwing away what I considered despensible and slicing up some larger pieces which in themselves made better paintings than the original-sized ones.

This is the first these slices I am offering for sale.
This slice of rain features Grenfell St, in Adelaide at hometime. It's a lovely moody piece that will frame up beautifully under glass and matting.

A Slice of Rain - acrylic on canvas sheet - 48x14cm

$335 - click for payment options

Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Yachts on a beach

2011-07-31T18:23:00.003+09:30

Sand, sky, clouds, yachts and the picture is complete with a walker and dog making their way along the beach.

Yachts on a beach - 40x20cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube. There is sufficient canvas on the edges for your framer to stretch or glue to board and frame without glass too.

SOLD

Lighthouse Point

2011-07-30T16:06:00.004+09:30

The scene is entirely ficticious as are most of my auction pieces but there are hints of real places in the painting. There is a feeling of safety with the lighthouse standing aloft at the end of the esplanade. Beachwalkers and their dogs enjoy the sorroundings and the comfort of the place as they trawl along the shore.

Lighthouse Point - 40x20cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube. There is sufficient canvas on the edges for your framer to stretch or glue to board and frame without glass too.
SOLD

Views of Granite Island

2011-07-29T17:38:00.001+09:30

Anyone who is familiar with Victor Harbor knows all about Granite Island. You can walk across the long footbridge or pay for a ride on one of the horse-drawn vehicles that plods their way across to the island. To have been to Victor almost always means you've been over to the Island. This view is from Encounter Bay, from where I painted this work in Plein Air and finished off in the studio.

Victor Harbor is one of the world's best kept secrets!

Views of Granite Island - 40x30cm acrylic on canvas board.

$600 - Click here for purchase details

Spring's hope at the beach

2011-07-28T16:20:00.003+09:30

Today I gave myself some much needed therapy and set myself up outside to paint. The winter sun gave just enough heat to be enjoyable without being hot and it was just wonderful to paint again. I threw caution to the wind and put together a few little study paintings that I will put up for auction. They are of no place in particular, but hopefully give the impression that the hope of Spring is just around the corner and that we can wave goodbye to this cold Winter!
Spring's hope at the beach - 40x20cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube. There is sufficient canvas on the edges for your framer to stretch or glue to board and frame without glass too.

SOLD

The last for a litte while...

2011-07-18T19:39:00.002+09:30

Due to a nagging little health problem this painting of Port Willunga will be the last of my daily paintings for about 3 weeks. I'll be back on deck then hopefully, with a new batch of stuff!
All the best
Mike
Port Willunga reflections - 10x8" acrylic on canvas. $250 - free postage

SOLD

Port Willunga from above

2011-07-17T17:37:00.001+09:30

I found a quiet spot at the Blackwood Rotary Art Show to put together a couple of small demonstration works from photos taken at Port Willunga a few weeks back. It was the end of the day and the shadows were getting long on the beach. Dog walkers and fishermen were coming out in force!

Day of waves

2011-07-16T20:01:00.003+09:30

A view from the vantage point of the sandhills sees, groups of people play in the shallows as the sound of the continuous waves echo like applause along the vast bay. It's a familar sight at Goolwa Beach.
Day of waves - 22x11cm acrylic on stretched canvas - ready to hang

SOLD

Starting tomorrow - More small works that feature Port Willunga, Victor Harbor and Goolwa River.

Goolwa surfer

2011-07-15T18:29:00.002+09:30

I've never seen Goolwa Beach without a surf. Some days are calmer than others, but no surf at all is not an option it seems. Even on the lower scale of body-boarding I have watched my own teenager ride a wave a good 50 metres right up to the beach. Goolwa Beach has such wide shallows and it's reflections are second to none.
Goolwa Surfer - 22x11cm acrylic on stretched canvas - ready to hang.
SOLD

Goolwa cloud walkers

2011-07-14T20:03:00.002+09:30

There are times when walking in calm shallows that it feels like walking in the clouds!
Goolwa cloud walkers - 22x11cm acrylic on stretched canvas - ready to hang.
This

SOLD

Sunspot Goolwa Beach

2011-07-13T12:30:00.005+09:30

After of plenty of rain the bottom part of the Goolwa sandhills can look rather lush and when a sunspot hits in it can look like a well-kept putting green - from a distance that is! Sunspots along a shaded beach looks quite spectacular particularly when it is dotted with beach people too.
Sunspot Goolwa Beach - 22x11cm acrylic on stretched canvas - ready to hang.
This painting is up for auction starting 7.30pm AEST July 13.

SOLD

last light Goolwa Beach

2011-07-12T20:22:00.002+09:30

Muted colours wash over Goolwa Beach as the sun begins to sink below the winter horizon.
This weeks series of auction pieces are small studies in preparation for the Fleurieu Art Prize later in 2011 -

SOLD

Rainstorm Goolwa Beach

2011-07-11T19:05:00.001+09:30

Shadows on Goolwa Beach

2011-07-10T19:53:00.002+09:30

Goolwa Beach is indeed my favourite. Long shallows, a constant ocean swell and a beach haze that can look etherial are some of its attractions. In the summer it can be full of people enjoying the sun and surf and in the cooler months it is frequented by walkers and cocklers. On this day the sun cast its playful shadows along the beach and sandhills.
This weeks series of auction pieces are small studies in preparation for the Fleurieu Art Prize later in 2011 - http://www.artprize.com.au/ - the world's richest landscape art prize.
Shadows on Goolwa Beach - 22x11cm acrylic on stretched canvas - ready to hang.

SOLD

Brighton sunset

2011-07-09T18:48:00.001+09:30

The day was almost done when I painted this and it was getting cold along the esplanade between Brighton and Seacliff. Dogs and their walkers seemed relentless against both time and darkness!

Sunset Brighton- acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

Available for purchase now $150Payment details here - Free postage in Australia
Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Granite Island - Victor Harbor

2011-07-08T19:21:00.001+09:30

Of all the places in and around Victor Harbor, Granite Island is on of the must-sees. The walk across the bridge is a highlight in itself with great views of the sorrounding areas. Then, if you are up to it you can do the walk around the island or just walk up to the kiosk/restaraunt for refreshments. If you really feel like doing it in style you can ride all the way on the horse-drawn carraige at take in some extra views from the vantage point of the open top deck.
Granite Island Victor Harbor - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

Available for purchase now $150

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Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Victor Harbor magic

2011-07-07T19:25:00.001+09:30

There are some beautiful vantage points to paint from at Victor Harbor and this was one of them. Even though it was quite chilly it was sheltered from the wind. This vew is looking toward Victor Harbor from Encounter Bay. The bridge to Granite Island can be seen in the background. I was pleased the way this one came together.
Victor Harbor magic - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

Available for purchase now $150

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Comes with a signed, handwritten artist's note about the painting - if you wish to give the painting as a gift I will address the note to the recipient to make the gift extra special.

Port Willunga from the beach

2011-07-06T17:23:00.001+09:30

Late afternoon Port Willunga

2011-07-05T21:26:00.000+09:30

Late afternoon Thames

2011-07-04T19:55:00.000+09:30

This second study piece for a larger work is based on a photo by renowned photographer Mark
Zinzag from his London series. I have arranged with Mark to be able to use his photographs in this way for a series of paintings on London. The photo 'A view across the Thames' is taken late in the day from the Waterloo Bridge and looks toward the Blackfriars Bridge. It has a certain romantic quality about the photo that I have enhanced with lots of artistic license!
You can see more of Mark photographic work at http://www.zanzig.com/

Moon over the Thames - 20cmx25cm canvas panel.
$250 Click here to see purchase details

Moon over the Thames

2011-07-03T11:32:00.000+09:30

This study piece for a larger work is based on a photo by renowned photographer Mark
Zinzag from his London series. I have arranged with Mark to be able to use his photographs in this way for a series of paintings on London. The photo 'A view across the Thames' is taken late in the day from the Waterloo Bridge and looks toward the Blackfriars Bridge. It has a certain romantic quality about the photo that I have enhanced by adding the rising moon and more haziness and lots of other artistic license!
You can see more of Mark photographic work at http://www.zanzig.com/

Moon over the Thames - 20cmx25cm canvas panel.
$250 Click here purchase details

Reflection Beach

2011-07-02T19:26:00.001+09:30

Blue shallows

2011-07-01T22:05:00.002+09:30

Summer Beach

2011-06-30T18:55:00.001+09:30

Although this painting is titled 'Summer Beach', no sand is visible. It's safe to assume that it's there seeing that the people in the sea are standing up in the shallows - so, the beach is not to far away. Sometime you just have to get your feet wet to get some relief from the heat.
This is the 5th of 7 paitnings this week that will up for auction.

SOLD

Summer Beach - 35x24cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.

White sands

2011-06-29T13:14:00.001+09:30

Number 4 in the auction series for this week. In a week's time it will be hanging on some wall, somewhere in the world.
The painting is of no place inparticular but it could be of a favourite beach near you!

SOLD

White sands - 35x24cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.

Three on Blue Beach

2011-06-28T16:39:00.001+09:30

Number three in the Blue Beach exercise series - with a great point of difference of the figures being on the left-hand side of the painting!
As in all these exercise paintings, it is all about free brushwork - not going back to often to fix things up. It truly is great to sharpen up the skills.
The painting is of no place inparticular but it could be of a favourite beach near you!

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Three on Blue Beach - 35x24cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.

Dog on Blue Beach

2011-06-27T19:13:00.003+09:30

This is the second of my exercise pieces in which I limit my time to 20 minutes tops. What would a beach be without walkers and dogs - particularly in the winter!
As in all these exercise paintings, it is all about free brushwork - not going back to often to fix things up. It truly is great to sharpen up the skills.
The painting is of no place inparticular but it could be of a favourite beach near you!

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Dog on Blue Beach - 35x24cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.

Blue beach

2011-06-26T16:47:00.002+09:30

This is the first of my exercise pieces in which I limit my time to 20 minutes tops. Putting a limit on the time stops fiddling and keeps the painting fresh. Being less careful with figures and dogs on the beach can really help technique too. The figures in a painting like this are painted with just a few strokes, the more you do of these the better they will look. If the rest of the painting is nice and loose and brushy then figures should be too - it's no time to be putting on buttons! The imagination of the viewer takes over were the brush leaves off - its the right combination to make a painting interesting.
The painting is of no place inparticular but it could be of a favourite beach near you!
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Blue Beach - 35x24cm on acrylic on canvas - ready for framing under glass - will be posted rolled up in post tube.

Sunset towards Seacliff

2011-06-25T10:27:00.000+09:30

As you can see, I was racing against time with this painting as the end of the day drew near, although I did get another three done before the curtains of night were drawn over the sea. This will be a familiar scene to those who frequent the sounhern metropolitan beaches. It looks toward Seacliff and was painted from the esplanade that stretches from Seacliff to Brighton. As chilly as it was, there are always those who walk their dogs or just walk themselves of course.
Sunset towards Seacliff - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

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Sunset on Aldinga Beach

2011-06-24T09:59:00.000+09:30

There are still a few late-stayers on Aldinga Beach. Some cars are leaving via the ramp to the road while people and their dogs are still patrolling the shore. An artist is just about to pack up his things too!
Sunset on Aldinga Beach - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

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Aldinga beach-dog

2011-06-23T12:56:00.001+09:30

What is it with dogs!
Some dogs will calmly walk next to their owners at the beach, others are so excited to see other dogs on a walk and will quickly make friends. Other dogs just love to chase a ball into the freezing winter sea. What they all have in common though, is that every dog I have seen at the beach, just loves it!
The painting was done on-site late in the afternoon.

Aldinga beach-dog - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm

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Late afternoon Aldinga Beach

2011-06-22T12:13:00.003+09:30

Aldinga Beach is one of those rare beaches you can drive your car on, so it was a good base to be doing some plein air painting from. It was late in the day and shadows were getting long as the beach gradually became emptier of cars and people.

Late Afternoon Aldinga Beach - acrylic on linen panel - 15x20cm
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Late afternoon Goolwa yachts

2011-06-21T12:52:00.001+09:30

The day's sailing was almost over at Goolwa, but one yacht was taking advantage of a stiff breeze before the sun sets. The painting was done Plein Air in very cold conditions!
Late Afternoon Goolwa Yachts - acrylic on canvas panel - 20x25cm

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Beach walkers

2011-06-20T20:01:00.001+09:30

A plein air painting of the beach between Largs and Semaphore where many a walker and their dogs are found. On the horizon, heavy cargo vessels are slowly making their way out of the gulf.
beach walkers - 5x7" - 12.7x17.8cm acrylic on canvas panel (unframed)

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Semaphore beach walkers

2011-06-19T13:14:00.000+09:30

A plein air painting of the walkway that runs from Largs to Semphore. Actually it is a shared bikeway too and perhaps I should add dogs too! In the background is the iconic and rejuvinated Palais Hotel.
Semphore beach walkers - 5x7" - 12.7x17.8cm acrylic on canvas panel (unframed)
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