Seascape Gallery

Gallery List

The works in this gallery are oils, pastels and water colours. Although oils and pastels are my favourite mediums I have ventured into the realm of water colour and found that I now enjoy it. Oils and pastels allow you to "move" your colour around and both are very forgiving if you are not able to dedicate large blocks of time to one work, allowing you to revisit a project over several sessions.

Water colour has the lovely luminous effect and the look you can gain with quick washes for the reflection in water and shorelines. It is also a very portable medium, travelling very well for painting on site or on holidays. Water colour also requires more up-front planning and more discipline whilst working, but as long as I stay relaxed the paintings come out with a vibrancy that can not be achieved with any other medium.

I have also added acrylics to my repertoire so am looking forward to adding some seascapes using these in the near future. Acrylics can be used like oils or water colours. I have used both methods on artworks with very successful results - sometimes on the same work. This method lends itself to the subject of seascapes so when the right scene comes along new works will be posted using this medium.

The Beach

Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston area (Victoria, Australia) during winter on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed black painted board. The frame is plain black and is in addition to the size of the work.

Beach Boxes Brighton

Oil painting of the beach boxes on Brighton Beach Victoria. The idea is derived from a black and white photograph taken by a professional photographer friend. I have made up the colours on the buildings to try to make a picture that "pops" but is still simple in content. The balance of the colours are complementary but more subtle to act as a stage for the main features.

Foreshore Wattle Point

This is another piece inspired by my recent visit to Wattle Point, Victoria, Australia. Although the colours have been altered for more drama, the basis theme has been retained.

Industria Meets the Sea

This is inspired from a part of a painting done by an Impressionist Artist. It is mainly just a chance to try out some courser grade paper and contrast the industrial building in the back to the seashore coming to the foreground. Hence the description - Industria meets the sea.

Melbourne From Brighton

Oil Painting from the sea shore in the suburb of Brighton in Melbourne Victoria. This painting which is pointing north towards the city of Melbourne was inspired by a photograph originally taken by Matt Irwin.

Moonlight

Moonlight again shows how much I love the impressionist period. Inspired by William Turner, I wanted to try my hand at a similar topic with a different medium, being pastels. It is a quick drawing done with no attempt to hide the strokes from the pastels.

Ocean Beach Rye

Pastel artwork of the ocean beach at Rye, Victoria, Australia. A day trip to the beach was the inspiration for this artwork. I always try to take the camera along for these days because no matter what the weather may bring, there is always something interesting to shoot for either practice or a finished artwork. This is just a practice piece but I am happy with the outcome.

Ocean Sunset

The final painting from the original preliminary drawing has turned out to be a different ratio. Sometimes we are restricted by our materials. I also decided to change the sky and the composition to suit. I had also just seen an amazing sunset recently and wanted to incorporate it into a painting whist it was fresh in my head. It was a chance to try out the palette knives again, and try new approaches. Which was fun.

Ocean Sunset - Preliminary Sketch

Preliminary sketch of Ocean Sunset. This artwork is included here to illustrate the creative process for the painting of an artwork.

On The Seashore

This diptych oil painting of seashells on a seashore is mounted on framed vinyl covered board. The idea came from a 9 panel painting I had done earlier. It had attracted interest from buyers so I decided on attempting a variation. This work is the result of the experimenting.

Rosebud Beach

Oil painting of the foreshore at Rosebud (Victoria, Australia). This is the result of two photos of the same scene being combined to make the one painting. The tide was out on one of the pictures so another one has been used to put the water closer in to the centre of the painting.

Row Boats II

Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston (Victoria, Australia) area during summer on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed board painted black with the strong red of one of the row boats reflected in the mounting board. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work.

Row Your Boat!

Acrylic Painting of the sea shore in Wattle Point (Victoria, Australia) during summer, mounted on framed board painted black with a hint of the colour in the boats and foliage over painted for texture. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work.

Seascape Study 1

This seascape study was a practical lesson in oil painting seascapes from noted artist Earl Daniels. His book on how to do seascapes has been with me for many years and I go back to it over and over to learn the details of getting the movement of waves and reflections going in the right direction.

Seascape Study 1 - Preliminary Sketch

Preliminary sketch of Seascape Study 1. This pastel drawing is included here to illustrate the creative process for the painting of an artwork. It is just a way of ironing out any problems I may encounter. It is also a chance to work out colour and composition. I may decide from this stage to change the colours, change the ratio of the pic, add or delete items or do it as close as possible to the sketch.

Seashell

Whilst sitting in the McClelland Guild of Artists meeting for July, inspiration struck. Due to the terrific presentation by the two artists for the month I had ideas popping into my head so fast I couldn't keep up. Out of this frenzy came this painting.

She Sells Seashells

Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston (Victoria, Australia) area during summer on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed board painted black with a hint of the colour in the shell over painted for texture. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work.

Shoreline

If anyone had asked me several months ago if I was a watercolourist I would have had a definite answer of no. I usually labour over water colours and the result is a stiff look with very poor washes. This time I managed to relax and enjoy the process. The result was very different, so different that I showed it at McClelland Guild of Artists with very good results.

Three Men In A Leaky Boat

Water Colour painting of a lazy afternoon for three mates, happily fishing in a little row boat.

Tribute to Turner

This tribute to Turner's "Steamer In A Snowstorm" was created early in my fine art career. It was a privilege to use his artworks as a learning resource during my formative steps.

Victorian Coastline

One more out of a series of photos by Stephanie Cox, this scene reminded me of the beaches along the Victorian coast that I sat on many times in my youth, as my father tried his hand at fishing. I was able to modify my style a bit to suit the picture and do some more experimenting. The colours I have used reflect those from this area, and help the viewer to gain a feeling of how it was standing in the coastal breeze enjoying this view.

Walk Lakes Entrance

On holidays in Lakes Entrance (Victoria, Australia), we took the camera everywhere. We were luck to catch a couple taking a walk along the foreshore. As they passed by I called out to them that they were going to be in a painting which they were thrilled about. The painting itself is rather small, but I wanted to do something fairly quick, that still showed of the lovely wave action near the people.

Wave in Action

Wave in action was created simply as a practical exercise capturing the energy of the ocean in pastel. These types of drawings are done as fast as I can do them so I don't "stiffen up". I want to get the idea down as fast as possible to try to bring out the "painterly" look rather than trying to make a replica photograph.

Wetlands Lakes Entrance

Oil painting on board, framed with 2 frame inserts. Taken from a photograph by Stephanie Cox with the subject matter simplified to keep the striking effect of the light and colours.


	Seascape Gallery Gallery List The works in this gallery are oils, pastels and water colours. Although oils and pastels are my favourite mediums I have ventured into the realm of water colour and found that I now enjoy it. Oils and pastels allow you to "move" your colour around and both are very forgiving if you are not able to dedicate large blocks of time to one work, allowing you to revisit a project over several sessions. Water colour has the lovely luminous effect and the look you can gain with quick washes for the reflection in water and shorelines. It is also a very portable medium, travelling very well for painting on site or on holidays. Water colour also requires more up-front planning and more discipline whilst working, but as long as I stay relaxed the paintings come out with a vibrancy that can not be achieved with any other medium. I have also added acrylics to my repertoire so am looking forward to adding some seascapes using these in the near future. Acrylics can be used like oils or water colours. I have used both methods on artworks with very successful results - sometimes on the same work. This method lends itself to the subject of seascapes so when the right scene comes along new works will be posted using this medium. The Beach Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston area (Victoria, Australia) during winter on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed black painted board. The frame is plain black and is in addition to the size of the work. Beach Boxes Brighton Oil painting of the beach boxes on Brighton Beach Victoria. The idea is derived from a black and white photograph taken by a professional photographer friend. I have made up the colours on the buildings to try to make a picture that "pops" but is still simple in content. The balance of the colours are complementary but more subtle to act as a stage for the main features. Foreshore Wattle Point This is another piece inspired by my recent visit to Wattle Point, Victoria, Australia. Although the colours have been altered for more drama, the basis theme has been retained. Industria Meets the Sea This is inspired from a part of a painting done by an Impressionist Artist. It is mainly just a chance to try out some courser grade paper and contrast the industrial building in the back to the seashore coming to the foreground. Hence the description - Industria meets the sea. Melbourne From Brighton Oil Painting from the sea shore in the suburb of Brighton in Melbourne Victoria. This painting which is pointing north towards the city of Melbourne was inspired by a photograph originally taken by Matt Irwin. Moonlight Moonlight again shows how much I love the impressionist period. Inspired by William Turner, I wanted to try my hand at a similar topic with a different medium, being pastels. It is a quick drawing done with no attempt to hide the strokes from the pastels. Ocean Beach Rye Pastel artwork of the ocean beach at Rye, Victoria, Australia. A day trip to the beach was the inspiration for this artwork. I always try to take the camera along for these days because no matter what the weather may bring, there is always something interesting to shoot for either practice or a finished artwork. This is just a practice piece but I am happy with the outcome. Ocean Sunset The final painting from the original preliminary drawing has turned out to be a different ratio. Sometimes we are restricted by our materials. I also decided to change the sky and the composition to suit. I had also just seen an amazing sunset recently and wanted to incorporate it into a painting whist it was fresh in my head. It was a chance to try out the palette knives again, and try new approaches. Which was fun. Ocean Sunset - Preliminary Sketch Preliminary sketch of Ocean Sunset. This artwork is included here to illustrate the creative process for the painting of an artwork. On The Seashore This diptych oil painting of seashells on a seashore is mounted on framed vinyl covered board. The idea came from a 9 panel painting I had done earlier. It had attracted interest from buyers so I decided on attempting a variation. This work is the result of the experimenting. Rosebud Beach Oil painting of the foreshore at Rosebud (Victoria, Australia). This is the result of two photos of the same scene being combined to make the one painting. The tide was out on one of the pictures so another one has been used to put the water closer in to the centre of the painting. Row Boats II Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston (Victoria, Australia) area during summer on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed board painted black with the strong red of one of the row boats reflected in the mounting board. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work. Row Your Boat! Acrylic Painting of the sea shore in Wattle Point (Victoria, Australia) during summer, mounted on framed board painted black with a hint of the colour in the boats and foliage over painted for texture. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work. Seascape Study 1 This seascape study was a practical lesson in oil painting seascapes from noted artist Earl Daniels. His book on how to do seascapes has been with me for many years and I go back to it over and over to learn the details of getting the movement of waves and reflections going in the right direction. Seascape Study 1 - Preliminary Sketch Preliminary sketch of Seascape Study 1. This pastel drawing is included here to illustrate the creative process for the painting of an artwork. It is just a way of ironing out any problems I may encounter. It is also a chance to work out colour and composition. I may decide from this stage to change the colours, change the ratio of the pic, add or delete items or do it as close as possible to the sketch. Seashell Whilst sitting in the McClelland Guild of Artists meeting for July, inspiration struck. Due to the terrific presentation by the two artists for the month I had ideas popping into my head so fast I couldn't keep up. Out of this frenzy came this painting. She Sells Seashells Oil Painting of the sea shore in Frankston (Victoria, Australia) area during summer on nine individual canvasses mounted on framed board painted black with a hint of the colour in the shell over painted for texture. The frame is black and is addition to the size of the work. Shoreline If anyone had asked me several months ago if I was a watercolourist I would have had a definite answer of no. I usually labour over water colours and the result is a stiff look with very poor washes. This time I managed to relax and enjoy the process. The result was very different, so different that I showed it at McClelland Guild of Artists with very good results. Three Men In A Leaky Boat Water Colour painting of a lazy afternoon for three mates, happily fishing in a little row boat. Tribute to Turner This tribute to Turner's "Steamer In A Snowstorm" was created early in my fine art career. It was a privilege to use his artworks as a learning resource during my formative steps. Victorian Coastline One more out of a series of photos by Stephanie Cox, this scene reminded me of the beaches along the Victorian coast that I sat on many times in my youth, as my father tried his hand at fishing. I was able to modify my style a bit to suit the picture and do some more experimenting. The colours I have used reflect those from this area, and help the viewer to gain a feeling of how it was standing in the coastal breeze enjoying this view. Walk Lakes Entrance On holidays in Lakes Entrance (Victoria, Australia), we took the camera everywhere. We were luck to catch a couple taking a walk along the foreshore. As they passed by I called out to them that they were going to be in a painting which they were thrilled about. The painting itself is rather small, but I wanted to do something fairly quick, that still showed of the lovely wave action near the people. Wave in Action Wave in action was created simply as a practical exercise capturing the energy of the ocean in pastel. These types of drawings are done as fast as I can do them so I don't "stiffen up". I want to get the idea down as fast as possible to try to bring out the "painterly" look rather than trying to make a replica photograph. Wetlands Lakes Entrance Oil painting on board, framed with 2 frame inserts. Taken from a photograph by Stephanie Cox with the subject matter simplified to keep the striking effect of the light and colours.
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