Misty beach - Goolwa

It was just before Christmas 2008 and a low sea mist enveloped cocklers on Goolwa Beach looking toward Middleton.

Misty Beach - Goolwa - 150x75cm acrylic on linen

Winter's afternoon at the beach

A demonstration painting done at a demonstration afternoon today at the Royal South Australian Society of Arts. It is of nowhere inparticular and developed on the canvas during the 2-hour demo.
The canvas is damaged with some creases that were there when purchased. If you would still like to purchase it I will sell for $250 plus postage anywhere in the world. Canvas will be rolled in a tube for posting and will have to be restretched or glued to board for framing.

Winter's afternoon at the beach - Acrylic on linen - 120cmx60cm

Dawn rain - 'Victor Harbor

A morning rain storm sweeps across the bay at Victor Harbor - South Australia. It doesn't deter a couple of sailing enthusiasts that have just cast off from the Victor Harbor yacht club.

Dawn rain - Victor Harbor acrylic on linen - 150x75cm - $4950

Late storm - Goolwa beach

Goolwa Beach is dramatic enough in normal conditions but far more so with grey skies and late afternoon sun. Cocklers continue to dig for cockles while there is time.

Late Storm - Goolwa Beach

180x60cm - Artworx Gallery Goolwa - $4950

Yellow umbrella - Semaphore

A favourite subject revisited - just a little more to be done on it as I look at it in this form. Having said that, can you see a story in this painting?

Yellow umbrella - Semaphone - 80x80cm Acrylic on linen

Red umbrella 2

The second version of a previous work last week. A little larger this time.

80x80cm acrylic on linen.

Surf Collection

I was thrilled to receive this substantial book in the mail a few weeks ago. Titled the 'Surf Collection' it's one of the heaviest books you can imagine outside the realm of the Greater Oxford Dictionary. It comprises the greatest collection of surfing memorabilia ever put together by co-author and renowned archeologist of surfing, Gerard Decoster.
The book has no contents page and none of its 350 pages are numbered. It's a book to be dipped into without regard to order - each page is an entity and a discovery - a delight to anyone even remotely connected to surfing.
Gerard bought one of my paintings last year all the way from France and I am honoured that this very painting depecting a lone surfer heading for the last waves of the day at Coolum, made it into this historic work.

Thank you Gerard and well done on such a spendid publication.

See the link for more information on the book and its authors -
http://www.clubofthewaves.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=553

Red umbrella - North Tce

The pretty North Terrace boulevard is always ready to show off something red in the rain.
Red Umbrella - North Terrace - 55x55cm - acrylic on linen - $1500

Moon on the beach

Near Middleton beach.
The moon illuminates the beach from behind the clouds and attracts walkers on this special night.

100x70cm - acrylic on linen
Moon after the rain

North Terrace in the rain

One of the most picturesque places in Adelaide when it rains.
Here you will find the gallery, museum, the state library and more including the gallery of the Royal South Australian Society of Arts.

North Tce in the rain - Acrylic on linen - 55x55cm
$1500 available at Red Opus Art Space - Mike Barr gallery room

Demonstration afternoon at Red Opus

The four paintings produced at the painting demo afternoon at Red Opus Art Space.

Many thanks to the orderly and attentive group who attended.

All paintings 30x30cm acrylic on canvas.

Medina - Adelaide

One of my favourite places on a wet day is near the Adelaide Town Hall looking towards the Medina.

Medina - Adelaide - 55x55cm acrylic on linen

Rain - Pirie St

Rain at lunchtime has people taking cover on one of Adelaide's rainy days.

Rain - Pirie St 45x45cm acrylic on linen

Beach reflections

One of three paintings for the Florey 'For the love of Art' for charity exhibition in which all paintings will sell for $300 on Wed Oct 28, Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide
50x40cm Acrylic on canvas

Stroll in the shallows

One of three paintings for the Florey 'For the love of Art' for charity exhibition in which all paintings will sell for $300 on Wed Oct 28, Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide
50x40cm Acrylic on canvas

Wave walkers

One of three paintings for the Florey 'For the love of Art' for charity exhibition in which all paintings will sell for $300 on Wed Oct 28, Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide
50x40cm Acrylic on canvas

Flower seller - Rundle Mall

Even on rainy days, flower sellers are in demand in Rundle Mall, Adelaide.

Flower seller - Rundle Mall - 55x55cm acrylic on linen

Showers St Peters

Rain sweeps across Payneham Road at St Peters, Adelaide.

Showers, St Peters - 45x45cm acrylic on linen

Available Glenelg Rotary Art show starting Oct 2nd 2009

Carpark full - Waymouth St

Another brushier version of my old favourite. I used a one inch brush on just about everything, including the figures and used a small brush right at the end to do little bits. It gives the work a much freer feel to it.

Carpark full - Waymouth St - 70x70cm acrylic on canvas

Beach cricket - Adelaide Oval

Anyone who knows the Adelaide oval will know how fanciful this painting is! It's just a whimsical combination of the most picturesque cricket ground in the world and beach cricket - a form of the game that is played on beaches all around Australia.

Beach cricket - Adelaide Oval

40x40cm - acrylic on canvas

Available Adelaide Cathedral Art show Oct 1oth