Approx 40 cm x 60 cm, mixed media (mdf, acrylic paint, found objects). A fun project to work on, this one had me using materials and techniques that were new to me. Quite happy with the results.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sustainable work practice project
Approx 40 cm x 60 cm, mixed media (mdf, acrylic paint, found objects). A fun project to work on, this one had me using materials and techniques that were new to me. Quite happy with the results.
Work in progress
Oil on stretched linen, approximately 20cm x 20cm. This is the first time I've ever painted on linen, and I'm finding it to be a fantastic support. Rabbitskin glue was used to primed the linen. No ground was put down as I want to try and utilise the colour of the linen as part of the tonal process. Also I kind of like a bit of the canvas texture showing through in parts. Painted from life, I'm pretty happy with how the metallic effect of the gold box is coming along.
Mixed Media work
This was an interesting project to work on, due to the different materials combined to create the work. The support is masonite sealed and primed with bondcrete. Then paper was pasted to the board, and finally painted over in sections with acrylic paints. The paper used came from wrapping paper.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Nicholas Jones on Artscape
I caught the recent episode of Artscape on ABC. A segment of the program featured Nicholas Jones, an artist who does some amazing reimagining of abandoned and discarded books, giving them a new life as works of art in their own right. His segment was of interest as we have an assignment coming up later this semester, in which we will have to create our own "artist book". Thanks Nicholas for the inspiration!
Upcoming Exhibition
I have submitted a piece of work for an upcoming exhibition. The aim of the show is to showcase the skills of the student body here at NMIT. It would be great if readers were able to attend the show, and of course tell all your friends and family. Details as below:
What: SHOWCASE - an exhibition by emerging artists from NMIT
Where: Synergy Gallery, 253 High Street Northcote
When: 2 to 15 August (gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 4pm)
Cost: Free
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