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Painting at the Hot Springs – an experiment

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I have been down and checked out the tent, and I will have a pleasant day painting. You can see that the view is now being captured from a different aspect. There are many different ways to become involved in the spaces at the Hot Springs. There is a relaxation space where writers can charge their devices and sit in a quiet atmosphere of contemplation. As well as the swimming complex their is a space below where bathers can access the river bank. Soon I intend to start launching my kayak from there.

This is a bush tent set aside for relaxation. People can laze back and read books or chill out between adventures on the river.

This is the space where everything will happen throughout the day. I am not after a finished painting at this stage. Rather, I want to get started. Set up a way of working. I will add to this post throughout the day. It was 8am when this photo was taken. The riverscape will change as the day warms.

Cunnamulla Hot Springs Abstract on Metal

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My Favourite Abstract Design

This abstract design has been printed on metal and is available in various sizes. The beauty of working with digital art is that I can take as many photos as I want and experiment in Photoshop. At some stage, I hit on a design that I think works and I will upload it to RedBubble. I have never seen one of my digital experiments printed on to metal, so this will be my next adventure. I will order a copy and see what it looks like on a cafe wall. My choice will be 60 x 90 cms with a gloss finish. The digital experimental has no AI. I took an image of the water swirling at the hot springs and then beefed up the colour and the crispness.

Because the cushions sold well at the Cunnamulla River Lights Festival, I will probably order a cushion with the same print to see how this all works when set up together. The beauty of this way of working is that I can experiment as much as I want. When I hit on an excellent design, I do an original abstract painting on canvas. Lots of thinking and planning happening for my next exhibition in the Information Centre Gallery in September. (Stay tuned).

Don’t forget to vote in the People’s Choice on BlueThumb. The painting above, called Reverie, will be featured.

Taking Off

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Taking Off has now been handed over to the Information Centre for auction. I don’t know the starting price, but I bet you can get it for a bargain.

I have often wondered why artists donate work for auctions, but I have come to the conclusion that some people do service work, some join Lions, and some donate paintings. There is the obvious added benefit of getting the art seen.

The artwork was initially created for an exhibition last year. It was painted at Golden Beach and was called Taking Off because that is where I hoped my art career was headed. Consequently, the painting signifies the joy of freedom and the enthusiasm that comes with confidence. I hope whoever wins the bid will enjoy the painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. I don’t know how the auction process works, as this is my first time.

Sharon Harper-Green has sent an email – “April is shaping up to be one of the most exciting we’ve had in Tourism. We’ve had some brilliant entries in the Outback River Lights Art & Sculpture Competition. Our April Exhibition will be Art & Sculpture entries from our region and beyond. It opens on Thursday the 11th April at 6:00pm. Please join us for drinks and canapes.

The Outback River Lights Festival opens on Friday, 19th April, and closes spectacularly on Sunday, the 21st of April“.

Hope to see you all at the River Light Festival.