“So Much to Lose”
“Stop” global warming
Sustainable Coastlines Charity Ball – “Tofino Mist”
Tofino Mist (1.5m x 1m) Tofino Mist represents a seemingly idyllic but illusory scene. Buildings are suspended, float on calm, untroubled water. However, they depend on the water for support and sustenance. Their existence is temporary and the apparent calm masks a sense of tension and unease. The buildings and people inhabiting them assume the […]
Great quote by Gandhi
Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny. Mahatma Gandhi, Hope in the Age of Anxiety, 1st ed, by Anthony Scioli and Henry Biller
Exhibition at Pullman Hotel
Really pleased to be exhibiting some of my recent paintings at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. They are supporting and promoting the local art scene and its great to be involved. Drop-in and have a look. I have 10 paintings hanging in the main foyer. Here is a pic of one of the works – […]
The Firewood Army – On the Move!
Just finished this new take on some of my earlier paintings with the same theme, but quite different.
Sustainable Coastlines fundraising dinner 2019
Tofino I was pleased to be able to donate this large painting called Tofino to the sustainable coastlines, fund-raising dinner and do something for the environment. The painting represents a seemingly idyllic but illusory scene. Buildings are suspended, float on calm, untroubled water. However, they depend on the water for the support and sustenance. Their […]
Disputed Matisse goes to US Supreme Court
Interesting dispute over whether this beautiful Matisse portrait was looted or lost due to the dishonesty of a family member https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/matisse-portrait-supreme-court-intl-scli-gbr/
Like I said: A puppet!
Hillary Clinton’s recent tweet led me to reflect and write some words: My beautiful creation so beautifully formed Perfect in every respect Languid and limp He casts a loving eye on his master who sits back, cracks his knuckles A benevolent smile, he chuckles The puppet stirs, runs his fingers Comb like, through […]
The Power of Life’s Forces
British painter Jenny Saville’s comment about the search for the power of life’s forces is profound: “When I paint, I don’t search for beauty, but for the power of life’s force: when you fall in love with someone, it’s life’s force. When you see amazing food or you listen to music that goes right inside […]
Industry’s New Home
Nice message from Michael Battersby of Battersby and Co, Business Lawyers of Parnell, Auckland: “Your paintings are a big feature, they really give us all a lift! We are looking forward to seeing your latest works.”