Somewhere............Down Under
Somewhere…............Down Under
There’s a Wave…...........
Cresting High…........
Somewhere….........Down Under
There’s a Guard Stand…..........
Lonely on the Shore…..........
Somewhere…........Down Under
A tribute to the dedication of the Lifeguards: my Mates Down Under in the Land of Oz….
Hang Loose ….Shaka Brah’s![]()
note…....no brushes were abused or used for this painting….
I only used this tool…and I don’t even know what it is called…......I call it my dove tool….....

acrylic on fabric
Original Available for Sale…...
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Lori Peters
A beautiful work, kj. xo
kjgordon replied
cheers mate….......
Lori Peters
That’s “wahini*, kj. xoxo
kjgordon replied
yes you are a lovely wahini…..
but this is for all our mates down under…......
so today ya are a mate lassie........
Lori Peters
If it’s for our friends down under, just call me mate. xo
kjgordon replied
cheers mate…........
Janis Zroback
Looks rough out there today…no guard on the station….very well done KJ…rough seas, birds screaming, wind…not for me, but I can admire it from afar, as I am doing right now…
kjgordon replied
we’ll lay out a blanket fo ryou to sit and enjoy…I am sure we can find a palm tree for shade…......
cheers mate…......catchalater......... as Linda would say….....
Kathleen Struckle
This is great.
kjgordon replied
cheers mate…...glad you stopped in wahini….......
Varry
G’day KJ,mate unreal painting….unfortunately we dont have a thatched roof over our guard but i will show this to many that may insist we do for summer….Another beaut painting buddy . [ hope thats Aussie enough for you hahahaha]
kjgordon replied
Oh I bet Somewhere…......Down Under..................there is one lonely guard tower with this thached roof….......
Cheers mate….........can’t get enough Aussie….....more…..
G’day wahini…......
Varry
The tool you have used is for ceramics .The curved side used for cleaning intricate places like spuuoutsd of tea pots,handles on mugs/jugs…cant tell if the other side is a triangle like blade,if it is…used for same purpose..cleaning…if it is needle like…then this is used for scrafitto [ drawing like implement.] I Love how you have used it for painting!!! Its a small tool so this makes this painting even more special as i believe it would have been a bugger to paint with! Well done KJ XXX
kjgordon replied
now that makes sense….......I have many art supplies my dad used…and he did work on ceramics as well as his oil paints…....
it is a fun tool.I use it fo rmany things….....and yes the other end is a sharp long triangular shape….......It was interesting and fun to use this to apply the paint…..gave the rough texture feel I was looking for…....mahalo wahini….you are so kind…..
G’day mate/whaini…......
Jan Landers
you amaze me….painting with that tool…and what a cool tribute to your mates down under…..wonderful, kj….
kjgordon replied
cheers mate/wahini…....we have a strong connection to our mates in th eland of Oz…....
GEORGE SANDERSON
Nice one mate !!
time for a tinny !!
kjgordon replied
I’m guessin a tinny is a beer…............????
cheers mate….......
barnsis
Looks like a surfer could ride right up and sit down great work.
kjgordon replied
that’s it mate/brah’.............G’day
Phil Threlfall
Nice work mate…lots of gulls too
kjgordon replied
ah you guessed it…....no palm but the guls are for you mate…...
salsbells69
aww its a ripper! Well done mate ;)
kjgordon replied
Ah mate/wahini…...a ripper is a good thing…..........cheers…....
MyheART
a beautiful somewhere…great work with your dove tool…
kjgordon replied
when you posted you pallette knife work I thought…...oh no….......she’s gonna think I copied her idea….....
cheers mate/wahini….....
Anne Hale
Wow, KJ, gorgeous painting with that carving tool thingee…
kjgordon replied
I like that name ….......carving tool thingee…....but I’ll stick with dove tool….......
cheers mate/wahini…..........G’day
Monica Scanlan
Great job!!! Love it, KJ!
kjgordon replied
cheers mate/wahini….......glad you enjoy my work…......G’day
Jim Phillips
Some good surf in this one. Excellent work. By the way congrats on being featured in Janis newsletter. One more question …. which one is the dove? lol
kjgordon replied
Cheers Mate…........This was quite enjoyable to do…...I was certainly surprised and honored by that newsletter…........the dove is on top of the thatched roof…...........
G’day Mate….......
Els Steutel
...yeah. ...great waves, lets go for a swim :o)
Nice tribute to all the lifeguards down under, ‘cause I know how tough that job can be!!
Beautifully done and that without a brush :o]
kjgordon replied
oh…...your lifeguard is just as brave and deserves his tribute as well….........cheers mate/wahini…...G’day
Linda Callaghan
G’day KJ! what a beaut painting mate….those them there waves are rockin’...stone the crows I think I feel like a pie and tinnie and sitting up top to drink in the view….(all said with an Aussie accent by the way)...catchyalater! :-D
kjgordon replied
G’day to ya Lassie…........Oh I can hear the accent loud and clear….......I love it…......pass that tinny over…......and we’ll stoke stoke up the barbie,grab some sangers…..........kick back and enjoy an Aussie Day….........
Trudi's Images
Great work kj, a lovely tribute !
kjgordon replied
G’day mate/wahini…......glad you like it….....have an Aussie/Aloha Day mate….........
Karin Taylor
This is terrific kj!!
kjgordon replied
G’day mate/wahini…..so glad you like…......have an Aussie/Aloha day….......
love the flower in your hair….........so Hawaiian.,,,,,,,,,,,
sneha
wow!! awesome!!
kjgordon replied
G’day mate/wahini…..so glad you stopped by….........
aloha to my Island Dreams
angelandspot
Lovely Scene :)
kjgordon replied
cheers mate
Nira Dabush
STORMY SCENERY… EXCELLENT BRUSH WORK DEA KJ
kjgordon replied
cheers mate/wahini…..have a G’day…............
C J Lewis
Lovely composition KJ … high wave & birds balance the guard stand…movement in the water is great :)
kjgordon replied
G’day mate/wahini……...........glad ya like it…….......catchalater Lassie
Sunil Joe Balu...
Thats awesome KJ,
Good Show,
kjgordon replied
cheers mate…….......G’day to ya champ
Carol Barona
Beautiful work! I tapped my heels and I was here on Saturday!
kjgordon replied
mahalo wahini….....glad you finally clicked it right….........
keep clickin….........
webbie
hahahahhaha Yes but where my chain saw?LOL Beautiful art…as allways..:)
kjgordon replied
your saw…I am not in charge of it.,..............ha…........
Tove
Wonderful painting!
kjgordon replied
mahalo ..so glad you like…......
Starz
this is fabulous, so imaginative and wonderful
kjgordon replied
mahalo wahini…......trying all kinds of methods…............
I really have no idea what I’m doin….....just havin fun…......
isn’t that wat it’s supposed to be about…........
Starz
oh yeah, i have a tool like that, mine is made by Kemper,
it’s called a sculpting tool, i believe. wow, much different than a painting knife, this is just fantastic that you used this tool to create this painting
kjgordon replied
Like I said …...I have no idea what I am doing..
I have my dad’s old painting tools and this was in with his brushes and knives….He did painted with oils and in his latest years started working with ceramics,.,,,,,,,
Starz
cool !! yes, that’s what i use mine for, i work with ceramics from time to time, i have several works that i have made over the years.
kjgordon replied
I know you have shared some of them with us…........all wonderful pieces…..........
J.K. York
looking at your work reminds me of how badly i need a vacation. well done.
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’..........I am proud that my work inspires you to vacation…........
It is always good to get away….........makes one appreciate home more….
KcranmerArt
I can almost hear your artwork KJ…love this!
kjgordon replied
you mean this
KcranmerArt
Ok now I really miss the ocean…been 3 years since I’ve last seen it…I gotta get me one of those alarm clocks that creates wave sounds now, LOL thx KJ!
kjgordon replied
ha..click you heels three times and close your eyes….........
Ashley Collier
I love your art work, I am working on the life guard tower pictures for you.
kjgordon replied
I am pleased you enjoy my art….....mahalo wahini…....looking forward to that elusive tower you will find….....
owlspook
and somewhere in the multiverse is another me sitting on that beach down under listening to the waves and enjoying the day (big smile) .....

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now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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kjgordon
mahalo for the honor…..aloha