“rooftops Tag

27 Apr

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I’m very excited to be a part of this inaugural online exhibition
presented by The Moree Gallery!

A Timeless Moment

“an experience wherein one’s typical knowledge of time fades away and one feels a
sense of holistic involvement with another individual or thing or with the universe as a whole”
– Psychology Dictionary

Very deep! But this explains the variety of work by 9 stellar artists in this fabulous exhibition.
Apart from my facades and power poles, the exhibition includes contemporary landscape, still life, interiors
and some gorgeous flamboyant wirework.
And remember… the Gallery is generously offering free shipping on all paintings Australia wide!

For exhibition catalogue and purchasing: click here 
The exhibition runs until 31 May 2020
Email info@moreegallery.com.au for a PDF catalogue and more information
or phone 0427 529 116

16 Apr

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This pair of Very Small Paintings were commissioned for people who have moved house.
My Very Small Paintings are very affordable and are a great way to keep memories, to give as gifts
or just as visual snippets of local themes. Also they can be hung side by side or one above the other.
Or not together. Anywhere. Email or call me to enquire.
I don’t take a deposit for the very small commissions but I do charge a little more than usual
as they are often more complex than my normal Very Small Paintings.
But then… if you don’t like the work you don’t have to pay for it!

 

12 Apr

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I’m so excited that this collection of my facade paintings are now hung at the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle!
They look amazing on a deep charcoal wall in the front bar. All the paintings are of various locations
on the Balmain Peninsula, some obvious, some not so (I love to keep people guessing).
Thank you Sackville for the purchase and hanging them so beautifully in their new home!

07 Feb

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Welcome 2018! I don’t like to speak too soon but this is shaping up to be a very good year.
This commission of local peninsula details has just been delivered, and another series
is under way (of iconic local views). Rooftops and power poles are in high demand as well
so there will be more of those coming very soon.

 

 

06 Dec

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I often get asked to do commissions for Very Small Paintings.
Sometimes for the people who want a record or memory of their own house
or street – sometimes as a gift for someone else. Either way, I’m happy
to do that (it’s so nice to be the artist selected!). Often however, these can
be a little complicated for various reasons, so my fee is a little higher
than my Very Small Painting prices. Not much, just a little.
Of course I’m happy to paint large commissions as well.
Email me to discuss your commission.

30 Oct

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I love Community events! Celebrating 22 years, the Balmain Art Show
has grown to be one of the Inner West’s most popular art & craft fair on
the Balmain Peninsula. I’m so happy to be part of this show.

Last year I showed a series of Peninsula Rooftops which I’m proud to say,
were a great success!  So here we go again… Peninsula Rooftops II.
These are small oil paintings, 33 x 33 cm, of familiar local facades,
rooftops and open skies. And the odd telegraph/power pole.
On Saturday and Sunday entry is free, so drop by – there’s art, craft, markets
entertainment, face painting & amusements for kids too!

Balmain Art & Craft Show  –  November 3—5  Sat 9-4pm & Sun 9-11am
2 Eaton Street Balmain 2041

21 Aug

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Empire Hall 33 x 33cm, oil, 2017. Private Commission.
The Lahood “Amusement Parlour & Snooker Room” was in operation
and run by the same family for almost 100 years. It closed in 1999.
If not for the modern cars in the street below, you would be taken back
to the early 20th century in suburban Sydney. Many of the surrounding
buildings pre-date World War One and the facades are still relatively
untouched, and intact, if you look up.
Joseph and Rosa Lahood moved from rural Penrith in 1916 and opened
a drapery store in Campsie. Their son, Vincent, purchased billiard rooms
and a picture theatre in Beamish Street around 1924.
The theatre, which had vaudeville performances as well as film screenings
was named the Prince’s Theatre to honour the visit in of the Prince of Wales
to Sydney, but was commonly known as the Princess Theatre.

The billiard rooms moved across the street in 1924 and was described as being the longest running business
in Campsie by the areas Bi-centennial history in 1988. The Lahood sign (embedded in the tuck-pointed brickwork)
still appears proudly above the shop awnings today.

03 Aug

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After much success with Peninsula Rooftops at the Balmain Art Show in November, I continue to paint
the tops of old architectural facades. I love looking up at these old buildings, always there but rarely noticed,
and mostly untouched by renovation. Powerpoles, facades and the afternoon sunlight play against the sky…
my favourite current subject! And I’m thrilled to know other people like them too. Thank you so much.
These two (and a few others) recently sold at The Moree Gallery.
There are a few left, and there’s more to come…