Silver Spoons

In our drawing class we learnt the technique of burnishing using the back of a silver spoon. My endeavours were not very successful , so I decided to draw the spoons instead.

Journal Entry. Graphite and oil on paper. 15 x 21cm

Graphite and oil on paper. 21 x 30cm

Silver Falling, Charcoal and graphite on paper 420 x 594 mm

I began drawing this at the time of the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan.

 In each spoon is the reflection of the owner.

Charcoal and pastel on paper, 420 x 594mm

Suspension File Trees

These drawings were created after a trip north along the Hume. Just north of Albury were some bare paddocks where the stubble had been burnt with a few trees on the the crest of the hill.
These were drawn on green suspension files, an interesting colour as a ground.


Charcoal, pigments, lamp black, medium on card (suspension file)
each 36 x 46 cm

Eagle Warrior

During drawing classes, I discovered an image of 'Eagle Warrior', an earthenware and plaster statue from the Aztec culture c.1480. This was the inspiration for the following pieces.

Eagle Warrior, Artist unknown, Painted earthen ware and plaster, H 200cm, Museo de Templo Major, Mexico City, c.1480

'Warrior shape'

'Warrior' - acrylic and pigment on canvas, 32x64cm

'Feathers' -  Acrylic and pigment on canvas, 32x54cm

'Warrior Flight' - acrylic and pigment on wood, 4 panels 24x24cm

'Wing' - Charcoal, pigment and acrylic on paper, 86x100cm

'Warrior shape'

'Warrior' - acrylic and pigment on canvas, 32x64cm

'Feathers' -  Acrylic and pigment on canvas, 32x54cm

'Warrior Flight' - acrylic and pigment on wood, 4 panels 24x24cm

Eagle Warrior

During drawing classes, I discovered an image of 'Eagle Warrior', an earthenware and plaster statue from the Aztec culture c.1480. This was the inspiration for the following pieces.

Creations of 2011

Studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts this year, majoring in drawing and painting, has resulted in quite a large body of work.
Here are some of those works.