Greenway Art Prize 2014

As it happened, I managed to get the Cooks River Reflection painting finished and sent in an application on time.  Whew! And guess what folks? I was told that the painting was chosen as a finalist! Yay!  Here is the invitation to the Opening Night if you can come.  Should be fun!

Venice

Artists who have visited Venice cannot resist the temptation to paint it. From Monet to Australia's Joseph Zbukvic they have all been moved to capture its watery luminescence.


I am challenged by Venice not because of reflections or water but because I have to paint convincing buildings! Venetian architecture can be very ornate and that makes it even harder. Anyway I'm having a go. It appears that rulers and precise perspectives are out - these are after all not architectural paintings. It's easier and looks better to just sketch - the imperfections are part of the charm.

Cook river reflections

I've always loved the reflections on water. One day I was at the Cook river and took a photo which is the reference for this painting. It's not completely finished but I'm hoping to enter it for the Greenway prize.