Somewhere............Down Under

kjgordon

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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Somewhere............Down Under by kjgordon
Somewhere............Down Under by kjgordon
  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    A beautiful work, kj. xo

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate….......

  • Lori Peters

    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

    Lori Peters

    If it’s for our friends down under, just call me mate. xo

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate…........

  • Janis Zroback

    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

    Kathleen Struckle

    This is great.

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate…...glad you stopped in wahini….......

  • Varry

    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

    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

    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

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    Nice one mate !!
    time for a tinny !!

  • kjgordon replied

    I’m guessin a tinny is a beer…............????
    cheers mate….......

  • barnsis

    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

    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

    salsbells69

    aww its a ripper! Well done mate ;)

  • kjgordon replied

    Ah mate/wahini…...a ripper is a good thing…..........cheers…....

  • MyheART

    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

    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

    Monica Scanlan

    Great job!!! Love it, KJ!

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate/wahini….......glad you enjoy my work…......G’day

  • Jim Phillips

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    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

    sneha

    wow!! awesome!!

  • kjgordon replied

    G’day mate/wahini…..so glad you stopped by….........
    aloha to my Island Dreams

  • angelandspot

    angelandspot

    Lovely Scene :)

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    STORMY SCENERY… EXCELLENT BRUSH WORK DEA KJ

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate/wahini…..have a G’day…............

  • C J Lewis

    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 & Vijay Moses

    Sunil Joe Balu...

    Thats awesome KJ,
    Good Show,

  • kjgordon replied

    cheers mate…….......G’day to ya champ

  • Carol Barona

    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

    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

    Tove

    Wonderful painting!

  • kjgordon replied

    mahalo ..so glad you like…......

  • Starz

    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

    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

    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

    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

    KcranmerArt

    I can almost hear your artwork KJ…love this!

  • kjgordon replied

    you mean this

  • KcranmerArt

    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

    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

    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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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    mahalo for the honor…..aloha

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