I found the composition for this painting appealed to me as did the colours of the sky.
"Blasted Oak", oil on board,12in x 8in, 2013 (N.F.S.)
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"Blasted Oak", oil on board,12in x 8in, 2013 (N.F.S.)
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Sunday, 23 February 2020
21 Days to Opening!
Final works being painted in time for them to be fully dry and varnished, where appropriate. I have another show at Eccles Community Art Galler in November. I plan to have things organised in a more relaxed manner for that one.
Still it's all part of the process when you decide to show your work to the public on a wall!
Here is "Andalucian Village", oil on canvas from 2013(sold).
Still it's all part of the process when you decide to show your work to the public on a wall!
Here is "Andalucian Village", oil on canvas from 2013(sold).
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| "Andalucian Village", oil on canvas from 2013(sold) |
Thursday, 20 February 2020
24 Days to Go!
It is now only 24 days to the opening of my latest exhibition at Eccles Community Art Gallery (aka "The Gallery"). There is much to do but there is some order to the chaos. Bob is busy making"connections" on his social networking platforms and I am very busy putting the finishing touches to my remaining works..
We have agreed that things will be be done in a more orderly manner before my next show in November provided health issues don't intrude again!
Meanwhile another from the vaults titled "Les Alpilles", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2011 . A happy but distant memory of holidays in Provence.
We have agreed that things will be be done in a more orderly manner before my next show in November provided health issues don't intrude again!
Meanwhile another from the vaults titled "Les Alpilles", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2011 . A happy but distant memory of holidays in Provence.
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| "Les Alpilles", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2011 |
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Insomnia Rules
I could say that I am painting day and night to get my work ready for hanging on March 10 at Eccles Community Art Gallery. In reality I have had a change of medication that is playing havoc with my sleep patterns so I am fitting in art related activities at odd intervals which leaves next to no time to post and/or answer any messages.
I used to walk across fields, at 6.30, that were dark and gloomy for 6 months a year. As dawn broke in winter there was a dead tree standing tall against the skyline so I decided to paint it before it fell victim to the weather. It don't know if it is still there but at least I have the memory.
This is called "Dawn, Worsley", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, nfs, 2010.
This is called "Dawn,Worsley", oil on canvas from 2010
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"Dawn,Worsley", oil on canvas from 2010
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Saturday, 15 February 2020
Back to The Seaside!
Returning to our seaside theme we are now hopping over to France. Our on the day flying visit to Blackpool Beach (20 mins) and collecting an order from Art Discount for supplies of canvas, left no time to savour the delights of the beach or the area.
However, like many artists I dream of visiting beaches in France but we are always too busy going elsewhere in France, mainly Provence. Therefore I have to use photos or refer to the experts, in this case Monet. I was inspired by the colours in his painting. In such cases I don't try and copy, as a learning exercise but rather use it as a starting point. It was painted with due respect and I really enjoyed doing it.
Therefore I share "Cliffs at Etretat, after Monet", oil on canvas, circa 2013, 60cm x 50cm (sold) and hope you enjoy.
Have a nice weekend everyone and stay safe from DTM ( Dennis the Menace)!
However, like many artists I dream of visiting beaches in France but we are always too busy going elsewhere in France, mainly Provence. Therefore I have to use photos or refer to the experts, in this case Monet. I was inspired by the colours in his painting. In such cases I don't try and copy, as a learning exercise but rather use it as a starting point. It was painted with due respect and I really enjoyed doing it.
Therefore I share "Cliffs at Etretat, after Monet", oil on canvas, circa 2013, 60cm x 50cm (sold) and hope you enjoy.
Have a nice weekend everyone and stay safe from DTM ( Dennis the Menace)!
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| "Cliffs at Etretat, after Monet", oil on canvas, circa 2013, 60cm x 50cm (sold) |
Thursday, 13 February 2020
This study was based on a work by Vincent Van Gogh. It was something that inspired me during a darker period in my life over 10 years ago. It was very much an attempt at a self portrait at the time.
It was titled "At Heaven's Gate",after Van Gogh, 12in 8in, mixed media on paper circa 2007
Happily I am now moved to paint in brighter colours more often unless I am trying to capture the landscapes of Snowdonia where darker colours reflect the locations better in many cases.
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| "At Heaven's Gate",after Van Gogh, circa 2007 |
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Back Home in the Warm!
We are now back at home after the survival test on Blackpool North Shore. We have reviewed our stratagy to raise Curly Bob's (& my) profile. Several of the groups I have posted in do not appear to be very active or contain much in the way of landscape paintings.
Therefore, several of them are to be "rested" while we try an alternative marrketing strategy. For the next week we are only going to use my timeline and Curly Bob's Art Emporium page for promotion purposes.
Many art groups on Facebook do not allow self promotion and/or links elsewhere. I understand & respect that opinion and the logic behind it. However many many artists wish to raise their profile on social networks. they desire recognition and a chance to show their work to larger audiences which is fully understandable.
For my part I love receiving feedback whenever it is constructive and reciprocating wherever I feel it helpful. As stated on my timeline page and blog, I wish to use my art to raise money for our chosen causes so I have to adopt a dual approach which allows me to share and absorb other artists work but also helps with an increase in our profile.
Facebook is diverse enough to cater for both requirements and we hope our followers of Aluitios Vanbear and Curly Bob's Art Emporium will continue to support our efforts.
We shall continue to post on Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest and my website. ( See main menu - left hand side - for links to these platforms.)
While we are here we also wish to post "La Ferme et Les Tournesols", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2012. (Donated)
Therefore, several of them are to be "rested" while we try an alternative marrketing strategy. For the next week we are only going to use my timeline and Curly Bob's Art Emporium page for promotion purposes.
Many art groups on Facebook do not allow self promotion and/or links elsewhere. I understand & respect that opinion and the logic behind it. However many many artists wish to raise their profile on social networks. they desire recognition and a chance to show their work to larger audiences which is fully understandable.
For my part I love receiving feedback whenever it is constructive and reciprocating wherever I feel it helpful. As stated on my timeline page and blog, I wish to use my art to raise money for our chosen causes so I have to adopt a dual approach which allows me to share and absorb other artists work but also helps with an increase in our profile.
Facebook is diverse enough to cater for both requirements and we hope our followers of Aluitios Vanbear and Curly Bob's Art Emporium will continue to support our efforts.
We shall continue to post on Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest and my website. ( See main menu - left hand side - for links to these platforms.)
While we are here we also wish to post "La Ferme et Les Tournesols", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2012. (Donated)
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| "La Ferme et Les Tournesols", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2012. |
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