Monday, November 29, 2010

Work in Progress

"Still Water Blue" - Oil on Paper 55x80cms.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Universe is always in control...

After spending 3 days working on a painting, trying to get the light on water "just right", I was almost there. Then I pushed it too far, and lost the entire feel of what i was trying to achieve. A painting ruined, 3 days gone...but a valuable lesson learned.

Monday, November 22, 2010

"STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND"

Inspired by the constant stream of refugees and dispossessed people on the planet, finding themselves, in alien environments, in conditions they are not used to and in some cases not suited to.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

"Soft light Morning Headland" - Oil on Paper 80x55cms


I finished this, the first painting of any 'substantial' size (80x55cms.) yesterday since my hip replacement 16 weeks ago...it was a bit of a struggle standing at the easel for any length of time...but got there in the end! It was nice to get back to work, and smell the oil paint and turpentine!...but my lower back is killing me today.


Sunday, November 14, 2010

Due to unforseen circumstances

Firenze exhibition has been put back to Q2 of 2011. Mixed emotions, but happy to still be involved with the project.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Friday, November 05, 2010

Paintings have arrived!

At their final destination in Firenze. It is a big relief. Now I am waiting on word from the receiver that they are undamaged and in good condition, ready for the framer.

I have never had paintings take so long to get from door to door!

Details:- 4 Nov 2010, 13:18, FI1, SHIPMENT DELIVERED IN GOOD CONDITION.
Details:- 4 Nov 2010, 08:28, FI1, OUT FOR DELIVERY.
Details:- 4 Nov 2010, 03:04, FI1, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DESTINATION DEPOT.
Details:- 3 Nov 2010, 17:43, BO1, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT TRANSIT POINT.
Details:- 3 Nov 2010, 17:19, BO1, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DESTINATION DEPOT.
Details:- 3 Nov 2010, 11:23, Bologna Roveri, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 3 Nov 2010, 11:18, Bologna Roveri, SHIPMENT RELEASED FROM CUSTOMS.
Details:- 2 Nov 2010, 11:52, Bologna Roveri, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN PROGRESS.
Details:- 29 Oct 2010, 13:35, Bologna Roveri, HELD CUSTOMS, AWAITING CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVER.
Details:- 28 Oct 2010, 13:12, Bologna Roveri, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN PROGRESS.
Details:- 28 Oct 2010, 09:55, Bologna Roveri, HELD CUSTOMS, AWAITING CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVER.
Details:- 27 Oct 2010, 14:05, Bologna Roveri, HELD CUSTOMS, AWAITING CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVER.
Details:- 26 Oct 2010, 11:33, Bologna Roveri, HELD CUSTOMS, AWAITING CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVER.
Details:- 25 Oct 2010, 08:29, Bologna Roveri, HELD CUSTOMS, AWAITING CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVER.
Details:- 25 Oct 2010, 04:52, Bologna Roveri, SHIPMENT AWAITING PHYSICAL RELEASE FROM CUSTOMS CONTROLLED AREA.
Details:- 25 Oct 2010, 04:50, Bologna Roveri, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT TRANSIT POINT.
Details:- 24 Oct 2010, 19:23, Liege Euro Hub, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 24 Oct 2010, 19:06, Liege Euro Hub, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT TRANSIT POINT.
Details:- 24 Oct 2010, 16:16, London Stansted Airport, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 24 Oct 2010, 15:04, London Stansted Airport, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT TRANSIT POINT.
Details:- 23 Oct 2010, 19:39, London Heathrow Hub, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 23 Oct 2010, 09:51, London Heathrow Hub, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT TRANSIT POINT.
Details:- 22 Oct 2010, 10:13, Sydney, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 21 Oct 2010, 19:30, Adelaide, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 21 Oct 2010, 14:39, Adelaide, SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT.
Details:- 21 Oct 2010, 14:07, Adelaide, SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT ORIGIN DEPOT.
Details:- 20 Oct 2010, 20:45, Adelaide, SHIPMENT HELD. FOLLOW UP ACTIONS UNDERWAY.
Details:- 20 Oct 2010, 13:40, Adelaide, SHIPMENT COLLECTED FROM SENDER.

Monday, November 01, 2010