Category Archives: Buy Art

The Joy of Making – Making Etchings for the Fremantle Arts Centre Bazaar

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

There is something about the organic process of being a printmaker and making original prints using techniques which have been used for centuries. The process of creating an etching plate is integral to the work. There is an inherent difference … Continue reading →

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Chosen as a participant in “Bazaar”

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

This December I will be participating in Bazaar. What is Bazaar? Bazaar at Fremantle Arts Centre is an upmarket Art and Craft Fair.  Not anybody can go in it you have to apply to be chosen and it is quite … Continue reading →

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A Blank Canvas Doesn’t Stare Back

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

I have been asked to paint a frog as part of an art exhibition I am involved in; raising money for the Learn Foundation who provide early intervention programs for Autistic kids. The frogs painted by other artists and some … Continue reading →

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River Jazz and Open Air Art Fair 2012

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I’ve just said yes to being involved in this event so I’ve got a week to get my act together, I’ll keep you posted, must go and get things organised. River Jazz & Open Air Art Fair Sunday March 4th … Continue reading →

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Online Art Gallery

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

The obvious advantage to looking and buying art online is that you can look at a lot more work in a short space of time and potentially find what you are looking for more quickly.  (See artwork by Shana James … Continue reading →

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Pop Up Shop Back Again

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Chinky wooster clothing has organised another South Fremantle  pop up shop and asked me to bed in it. I have 2 paintings on the back wall my cards (5 for $20). and a few unframed linocuts. It’s at the Early … Continue reading →

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One door closes and another opens….

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Its a cliche but that doesn’t stop it feeling good when it happens! In the wake of having an exhibition cancelled I have been commisioned to do a series of 6 wine lables for a new wine to be out … Continue reading →

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Printmaking Exhibition at the Moores Building Fremantle

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

My artists’ book will be on display along with many print based artworks at the Moores Building 46 Henry Street Fremantle.  It is the 26th contemporary print media exhibition run by the Printmakers Association of Western Australia.  It opens 6pm … Continue reading →

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How to “Read” Visual Art

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Nice painting but what does it mean? Artist, designers and people who work in art related fields see art as a visual language but not everyone who looks at art comes from this background. In our society art is often … Continue reading →

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The Process of Commissioning an Artwork

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

This is a painting I was commissioned to make for Todd and Fiona hanging in their house.  It’s not difficult to commission artwork and no more expensive than buying a ready made piece of art.  The following is a description … Continue reading →

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