Sydney
At last l found you all out there. I live in Penrith out west , Art is the way l express my feelings. I have lived in NSW for about 15 years now. My land of birth is Scotland.All my work is done in acrylic with an Aboriginal feel.I would value any comments on my work good or bad? I thankyou for taking the time .
bodymechanic
hey derek cant wait to see the work, ur not alone im at jamisontown!! join the sydney group also lots starting to happen!! all around
robert murray
this is not about the outback please remove it
robert murray
and as far as a white man doing aboriginal dot paintings it is definately a no-no
gordontant
Derek, This needs to go on the critique forum please add in there, sorry for removing from this group
Derek Trayner
Thats cool I am new to this site any tips would help
kathleen
I have to concur with robert… are you aware of aboriginal cultural copyright laws… it’s a tough issue… but a disclaimer not wanting to offend unfortunately doesn’t cover you… derek I feel for you… I have work as a designer in indigenous affairs in queensland but there are lines that you just cannot cross, even if your friend is aboriginal… you can collaborate with an indigenous artist but you cannot use tribal and culturally significant markings… if you need more information please bubble mail me and I will get it for you…
you must understand this… your work is beautiful, visually lovely… but it’s kind of unlawful and I would hate to see your spirit cursed… that’s the truth of the magic…
I don’t want to sound harsh… my best mate is an indigenous artist and I have collaborated with her as a white person… it’s tough when you feel so at peace with native culture but please consider doing some research… your respect for these people will be undermined completely perhaps otherwise…
thanks for listening derek, i mean this with the best intentions and the kindest of thoughts… you are not the only one here either who needs to consider this issue…
Derek Trayner
Thank you Kathleen. I was not aware of what you have told me. It would be good if you can sent more information Thankyou Kind regards Derek.
Bianca Beetson
I Derek,
As group moderator I must say I have not had the ball to approach you on this issue, I have removed some of your images from time to time. I am extremely passionate about this issue and spend much of my life educating people about this issue, however unfortunately I am quite scared now to approach this issue on Redbublle cos’it usually only end in tears for me as I usually get attacked by people who take it as a personal attack upon thier own creativity. I will send you some info about this.
Derek Trayner
Thankyou pinkstinks. The more info the better. I have never gone down this road before.I am not offended. Once again l thankyou for your help