Art & Illo blog

This painting seems to be a continuous work in progress. I now have it hanging but am constantly searching for something else within it. The original inspiration for this piece began during a 4WD trip near Lithgow. The image of the dead trees sparked something in me and on returning I began working. It then took on ideas of events that were occurring in my life about 6 months ago, but since then my feelings towards the work has changed and it evolved to become what it is today.
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Hi,
Very happy to discover that one of my handmade Blu'bie toys has been chosen as part of a 'Favourite Toys' comp on Etsy. If you feel like making a vote please follow this link.

http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/holiday-2008-choose-your-favorite-toy-3044/

Etsy is a place where you can find all sorts of handmade goodness, brilliant for shopping, and you can shop local too - so discover some of our talented folk in the Blue Mountains.

I've also had time to attend a sketch club in Leura - it's fantastic - great models and great atmosphere and only 10 bucks a pop. It's held in Korowal School, 7 - 9pm every Wednesday evening. Below are some images from the past two weeks- just quick sketches.

Finally back in the studio...
Here's a photo of my desk, and yes it has a strange kind of ordered disorganisation about it (if that makes sense!).

I'm currently still working on a series of illos for an e-book, which Duncan is putting together. Here's a work in progress - I'll be putting it in my illo portfolio soon.