Commentaries
It is the intent, of these commentaries, to give an insight into the thinking behind many of the works in this site. I have also included my thoughts on subjects that may be of interest.
These commentaries will be published from time to time.
Australian Guild of Realist Artists Membership, 2010-2011
Thursday, 29 July 2010 The Australian Guild of Realist Artists (AGRA) is a prestigious guild of some of the finest artists in Australia. Membership is an honour and privilege and they only accept artists of high enough standard to be accepted as members.
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The Fine Art of Animal Portraits
Friday, 25 June 2010 Fine art animal portraits are not just a different version of a photograph. They can be a more accurate record of a special member of your family, capturing their character and spirit and how they have a special place in our hearts.
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Western Port Festival Art Show 2010
Sunday, 28 Februray 2010 Western Port Festival Art Show is the first of several art shows I have planned to enter for 2010. It is local and a nice way to ease into the year. The outcome of this show was beyond all expectations.
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Art Exhibitions - The Good The Bad And The Downright Ugly
Tuesday, 23 Februray 2010 Some art exhibitions are a great way to exhibit up and coming artist's work in a public forum. However, there are many traps for the unwary artist. One such trap is the business of "non-refundable" entry fees, being transformed into "application fees" or "assesment fess" after the selection process has closed. The artist is left in a situation where they have paid for something and received nothing.
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Mornington Art 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010 It has been a few years since I have attended an art show run by a Rotary club, the last one I recall was the Camberwell Rotary Art Show (few years ago). I enjoy seeing the variety of styles and mediums at these exhibitions. It is also good to see the works of new artists who are bravely showing their works to the public. A colleague and I spent an couple of hours browsing the submissions at this year's event.
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Artist of the Year Awards 2009
Monday, 12 December 2009 This last year has been one of some great highs and some distinct lows. The better part of the year has been my continued growth as a fine artist. Receiving (joint) second place for Artist of The Year Awards for McClelland Guild of Artists has confirmed that my fine art career is heading in the right direction.
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Horses for Courses Exhibition 2009
Monday, 02 November 2009 During the month of November 2009 ArtGallop Gallery had a new exhibition and competition.
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2009 Karingal Exhibition
Friday, 09 October 2009 The 2009 McClelland Guild of Artists' Art exhibition at Karingal Shopping Centre. It was well supported by many fine entries.
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McClelland Guild of Artists Yearly Assessment, 2009
Saturday, 03 October 2009 Mcclelland Guild of Artists have an Assessment Day every year for members to bring work in to be displayed and assessed in front of all members and guests of their end of year meeting. The works are assessed by a demonstrating artist. This year the assessment was performed by Glenn Hoyle.
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Brett Whitely Exhibition, July 2009
Monday, 20 July 2009 The Brett Whitely exhibit at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (Victoria, Australia) during July 2009 was a small showing of his life's work. With only one or two paintings from roughly each decade or so during his life. I have, therefor, supplemented my information by further research of his other works before writing this commentary.
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Artist of the Year Awards 2008
Friday, 12 December 2008 2008 was an exciting year with an achievement award (first place) from McClelland Guild of Artists (Victoria, Australia).
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The Corvid's Story
Monday, 18 August 2008 During the course of painting an equine companion for a commission, I was able to experience typical country friendliness and hospitality. This commentary is about these people and their stud.
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Yearly Assessment 2007
Saturday, 22 December 2007 McClelland Artists Guild have an Assessment Day every year for members to bring work in to be displayed and assessed in front of all members and guests of their end of year meeting.
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Artist of the Year Awards 2007
Saturday, 22 December 2007 2007 was an exciting year with an achievement award (third place) from McClelland Guild of Artists (Victoria, Australia).
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Genesis
Monday, 05 November 2007 The world wide web (WWW) is a great opportunity for all fine artists to promote their artworks to the world. The web avoids all the classical traps in dealing with ambivalent or expensive promoters.
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Artist of the Year Awards 2006
Sunday, 28 October 2007 2006 was an exciting year with an achievement award (third place) from McClelland Guild of Artists (Victoria, Australia).
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Getting Restarted
Sunday, 30 September 2007 Resuming a fine art career can be overwhelming, this commentary provides a few thoughts on how to get restarted.
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