Hello to all my new friends here, Let me just say thank you to those who have kindly left such positive comments on the work so far. / ...
Hello to all my new friends here, Let me just say thank you to those who have kindly left such positive comments on the work so far. It is a pleasure to see so much fantastic work in the galleries here also. Till next … / Grant.
On my first T-shirt, Karen wrote a comment “…where have you been Michael…?” so here goes! I’ve been busy with 2, print-on-demand books…
On my first T-shirt, Karen wrote a comment “…where have you been Michael…?” so here goes! I’ve been busy with 2, print-on-demand books, that I’ve just had published in America. The most recent one that I received yesterday, 24 July 07, is a 56 page, hard cover 7”x7” about my ‘I Love This Country’ series. It’s a mixture of the heart designs and the cards together with photos of the trees and pods in situ. It’s a small book aimed at the tourist market (there’s a lot in Cairns) and the season is just beginning to pick up. My first book though was a whopper 142 pages, hard cover 13”x11” titled ‘The Art of Respect’. Basically I was fed up with the response from galleries up here to digital art – Paintography – that I needed to be able to show clearly what can be achieved. So I ended up creating 78 new works (2×39) and filled the book, 1 per page, edge to edge, and finally with a virtual gallery at the end to show how they would appear in a gallery situation. Here’s a quote from the concept conclusion: …The conceptual design of the book has evolved and matured to produce a three-part study that I have presented through a series of sequential unique paintographs. In conjunction with the creative art of paintography are the narrative pages that extend the subliminal perspective of the title of the book ‘The Art of Respect‘. Respect is a very emotive word and its interpretation is personal to each and every-one of us. The profound statements used as introductions to each section of the book are a response to the need for an ideal. The ideology has a need for digital art to be recognised and paintography to be the bridge linking art of the 21st century, through printing technology, with traditional conventional art and photographic art. This modern descriptive word ‘Paintography‘ is so new it‘s not in the dictionary yet. In the American Oxford Dictionary Edition 2, the definition of art lists 59 categories of Art Techniques and Media but not one mention of digital computer art. With all due respect, there has to be a breakthrough. Disrespect is symbolically portrayed throughout Parts 1 and 2. You may question why the xxxxxx xxxxx, xxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxx, xxxxxxxxx xxxxx, xxxxx, xxxxxxxx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx. How often has this affected you and what effect did this lack of respect have? The reader would be unaware of the xxxxxxxxx within. Reaction? Annoyance, irritation and sadness at finding such a lack of respect xxx xxx xxxx not to mention the loss of xxxxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx, or conclusions left undone. Prejudgements and dismissive reactions to digital art to be considered worthy of respect are often due to lack of adequate information. This book and the images contained in its pictorial essay is a determined effort on my part to validate the art of paintography. The images themselves are provocative, or are they? Has a prejudgement been made already, resulting in a lack of respect and loss of respect for the fictional character which intonates a slurred reputation immediately. The use of text fuels the imagination, yet what was actually said? In Part 2, artistically I have used the element of disrespect with a twist to create another ideology. Can disrespect become respect? Review the changes of the not so random xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx sections. What once was disrespectful has now deliberately become part of the image and adds even more to the composition. This xxxxxxxxx can be admired and given value as respectable art. Part 3 of the book – The Gallery – demonstrates the visual impact of the paintographs exhibited. Recognition of acceptance and value has been respectfully earned and the measure of this success stands as a symbol of accreditation – the red dot • This book has been a creative journey and is the art in its entirety. / To quote: / ‘Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, / rather by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed.‘ Booker T. / < end of quote > To understand the xxxxx’s that I have inserted above you would have to view the book. This is an artist’s book, NOT a book about an artist. Each book is an original by virtue of the modifications I do to each one before it gets sent out. There is an element of shock and surprise within the book and if I were to mention what they are there would be no more shock and the impact would be lost. Bit of a dilemma really when trying to describe it without giving away too much. This book has been entered into an ‘Artist’s Book Award’ with the results being announced on 7th August – fingers crossed! My original image in Part 1 was divided into 39 pieces as per an Excel spreadsheet – 3 rows and 13 columns. Each ‘cell’ became a page of the book and if all the images were cut out of two books you would be able to re-construct the image into an original measuring [(13×13” by 3×11”) = 169”x33” or (430cm x 84cm] Pretty big! Part 2’s intro states: “The whole is equal to the sum of it’s parts – but can a part be greater than the whole?” Using the part 1 paintographs, which all have the same paintographic feel, I wanted to see how far I could take each page paintographically. I ended up with about 140 different paintographs. I’m still trying to work out how best to display the images on my site and RB. ‘Coming soon’. So. A lot of work done over the last few months which is why I haven’t uploaded much to the Bubble. I exhibited at the Cairns show last week and sold both 2’x2’ paintographs – ‘Gathered Here Today’ and ‘Kimono Reveals #1’ in the ‘art’ display and also got 1st and 3rd prize in the digital-manipulation photography display with ‘Kimono – The Revealing #3’ and ‘Fallen Tapestry’. All good moral boosters! Thanks for reading.
On Saturday, April 12, 2008 my band, Under Pressure will be playing at a benefit dance for a local man …
On Saturday, April 12, 2008 my band, Under Pressure will be playing at a benefit dance for a local man who has contracted a rare lung disease, and will likely not be able to return to work. Earlier in the day there will a Chinese auction and a silent auction. Both Darlene and myself have donated a print each of the organizer’s choosing. Here are the two images that they chose to put up for auction. / / /
I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer …
I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. / I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. / I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Link to all my art & writings. / http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1
Thanks so much Country Bumpkin Group and Inspired Art Group for the features of my work, thanks also to everyone who has left such wonder…
Thanks so much Country Bumpkin Group and Inspired Art Group for the features of my work, thanks also to everyone who has left such wonderful comments and add to your favorites. I really apprectaite all of your support.. Flowing – featured in The Country Bumpkin / Love Remains The Same, I love you – Featured in the Inspired Art Group /
I am really Happy to see my photo Walk away in November is featured for the second time. This time in the group Bits and Pieces...
I am really Happy to see my photo Walk away in November is featured for the second time. This time in the group Bits and Pieces. I like to thank all the hosts of this group. Warm greetings from Ien. Enjoy your Sunday… Bye
Featured Member in Art_4_Charity Group Features: Thank You to the hosts for t…
Featured Member in Art_4_Charity Group Features: Thank You to the hosts for these features: Stromatolites featured in Western_Australia Swamp_Bloodwood featured in Northern_Territory Featured in Top 10 Patchwork_Fields in Top 10 of Country_Roads Challenge Show_Us_Your_Curves White_Blossoms in Top 10 of Compact Challenge White Sale: Male_Eclectus_Parrot_T_Shirt Thank you to the anonymous person who purchased this Tee!! Marilyn :o)
My March features and Thankyou’s ….I am shocked and stunned by the work that has been given ‘profile’ this month 47 to date! ....apprec…
My March features and Thankyou’s ….I am shocked and stunned by the work that has been given ‘profile’ this month 47 to date! ....appreciate the gesture of all the groups and moderators and for all the comments received as a result. Thankyou for the hosts and moderators of: / Fractal Tee’s / If It Doesn’t Belong / Left Wing Values and Positive Global Awareness / Mature Men / Exceptional Ekphrasis / Alphabet Soup / Put Out or Get Out / Art and Stories made for Children / Recipes (along with Photo) / Postcard Style / Left Wing Values and Positive Global Awareness / Inspired Art / Emotional Adults / Left Wing Values and Positive Global Awareness / The Plight of the Bumble Bee / Put Out or Get Out / LMAO ART / Fifty Things / Inspired Art / From Masterpiece / Recipes / Cards for Everyday / The Scots Are Coming / Acrylic Painting / “Exceptional Ekphrasis” / “Exceptional Ekphrasis” / WTF Are you Wearing / Shameless Self Promotion / If It Doesn’t Belong / Colour Me A Rainbow – Purple / Works on Paper / Country Bumpkin / Flowers in Macro / Chocoholics Anonymous / You’re Accepted / Postcard Style / Left Wing Values / Music Inspired Art / Country Bumpkin / Out of the Past / Acrylic Painting
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/ Country Walk We can ask no greater joy than to pass gently through this place that has been given to us, and make something out of it. Not necessarily to fully understand it, for that might be an impossible task, but to honour it in our own way. / Moondance Well, its a marvelous night for a moondance / With the stars up above in your eyes / A fantabulous night to make romance / ‘neath the cover of October skies / And all the leaves on the trees are falling / To the sound of the breezes that blow / And I’m trying to please to the calling / Of your heart-strings that play soft and low. Thank you so much.
Many thanks to the hosts of Happy Haven for recently favoriting my print, Evening Peace. I took this with a new digital camera so I feel…
Many thanks to the hosts of Happy Haven for recently favoriting my print, Evening Peace. I took this with a new digital camera so I feel my investment has already paid off!
Thank You so much to the Hosts and Moderators for the the following features: Belowra...
Thank You so much to the Hosts and Moderators for the the following features: Belowra featured in Country Roads Around the World Swamp Bloodwood featured in Blooming Trees Observation Lookout featured in Happy Haven Photography Bedford Truck featured in All Trucks Rusty Palette featured in Abstract Macro Urban Art View to Mangroves – Cooktown featured in History Water Lillies at Cape River featured in Far North Queensland Inch Worm featured again in Pay It Forward Special Thanks for all your encouragement and support by leaving so many wonderful comments! Luv Yah!! :o)
In Image Writing !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-print/siz…
In Image Writing / Chunky Sweet Potato Fries In #1 Artists of RedBubble / Poached Pear in a Mixed Berry Coulis In Landscape Painting / Country Walk Thank you so much
In Bits and Pieces !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-print/s…
In Bits and Pieces / Stacked In Food for Thought / Ripe Cherries In Yellow Gallery / You’re Beautiful Thank you so much
In Image Writing and Live and Let live the painting is one of my most popular ones, with many features sales, and wins, 3,351 views / ...
In Image Writing and Live and Let live the painting is one of my most popular ones, with many features sales, and wins, 3,351 views / Towards The Light 2 Instant feature in Out Of The Blue brand new addition to the Winter Collection.. see a sampling on my overview page / Spellbound In Live and Let Live challenge winner and featured many times / Winter Walk In Impressionist Art featured many times and my biggest seller / Blue Night Featured in Impressionism Cafeone of my rarely posted seaside paintings / The Seagull In the Canada Group many features…many wins for this painting / Autumn Thank you so much to all the Group Moderators..Heartfelt appreciation for your continued support
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page ...
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page / Grateful Top Ten Winner in the Visual Texture Challenge “Texture of Materials“ / India 1 Top Ten Winner in Impressionism Cafe “Landscape in Springtime / On the Way to Somewhere Top Ten Winner in If It doesn’t Belong’s challenge “Homage to Let’s Pay Homage“ / Homage to Cezanne Featured in Imaginative Realism / Towards The Light 2 3rd feature in 2 days Featured in Journal Junkies / Challenge Winners and Top Ten Placements Featured in JPG Cast-Offs / There’s a Light in the Darkness Featured in Dimensions / Night..A Blaze of Glory Thanks so much to all who made these features and wins possible…I am deeply grateful Previous Wins...click HERE
Idaho Farm was featured in BARNS & Old Grist Mills… !http://images…
Idaho Farm was featured in BARNS & Old Grist Mills… Purity was featured in Flowers in macro (very … / “Purity” was featured in Extreme Close-Ups / “Purity” was featured in Live, Love, Dream: / Geese and Apples was featured in Best from Around the Barnyard Scenery along a Country Road was featured in BARNS & Old Grist Mills… Thank you for the honor of featuring my work in your groups!!
Featured Twice…The Yellow Gallery and If It Doesn’t Belong / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30…
Featured Twice…The Yellow Gallery and If It Doesn’t Belong / / Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots Featured in Ontario / / Pale Yellow DayLily Featured twice…Inspired Art, and Mornings and Evenings Sunbeams and Storms / / The Third Sorrow Featured in The Purple Passion Gallery / / Who is Here? Featured in Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy / / Autumn Light In Live and Let Live / / Berry Fresco Thank you so much
First Place win of the Natura Morte challenge in PIMT / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattec…
First Place win of the Natura Morte challenge in PIMT / / Ripe Cherries Top Ten Win of Your Favourite Image Challenge in Image Writing / / Towards The Light Top Ten Win of Wild flower challenge in Just Watercolours Group / / Queen Anne’s Lace FEATURES In the Patchwork / / Yellow Moon In Bits and Pieces / / Nature…Layered with Texture In All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical / / Your Perception…How Fined Tuned Is It In Dimensions / / Abandoned Site Previous Wins
*First I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank all those who support me and my work with your wonderful comments each an…
First I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank all those who support me and my work with your wonderful comments each and every day…it is such a fantastic morale boost…feedback on my written work is really valuable as it helps me to decide which articles resonate the most….it is also extremely gratifying that group hosts continue to feature my paintings… / To all those who are new to my work and who have placed me on their watch list, I am now configuring my gallery in a different way…the overview page now reflects the colours of fall, as that season is current where I live…you will see paintings that reflect the season, showing the colours and related themes of fall, but you will also see work that simply echo the wonderful range of gold orange and yellow shades that is autumn…work that you may not have seen before are now grouped together with new work and will be changed frequently… as a result the overview page will often show some surprising combinations…. / So from now on the first few art pages will be themed….that means new work may not always show at the top of the overview page, though I will try to keep them there as much as possible... The most recent Features In Tools / / Still Life with an Awl In Just Watercolours / / The Sentimels In All Abstract Art / / UNcertain Weather In Journal Junkies / / Sales, Features, and Wins 10/11/09 In Image Writing / In If It Doesn’t Belong / / Homage to Cezanne In Impressionism Cafe / / Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots Thank you so much
Five Features in Painters in Modern Times.. What a Thrill!! !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:fla…
Five Features in Painters in Modern Times.. What a Thrill!! / Beatrice / Terracotta Morning / The Third Sorrow / The Potting Shed / The Centre of Your Soul Sold to Diette Henderson / / From Diette’s Garden Thank you so much to the moderators of PIMT and to Diette for the purchase…I am immensely pleased
Top Ten Winners This is Relevant..Challenge “What is the One Thing you Know for Certain“ / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/b…
Top Ten Winners This is Relevant..Challenge “What is the One Thing you Know for Certain“ / / There’s a Light in the Darkness Just Watercolours..Challenge..”Trees in Watercolour“ / / Autumn Features In The Fruit and Veg Shop…two features / / Still Life with Two Papayas / / Garlic and a Single Red Onion In Live and Let Live / / Almost Home In Fine Arts Influenced by Literature / / The Centre of Your Soul Thank you so much to the group moderators, and to all who voted and made these wins possible
An exhibition by artists with and without disability responding to the theme _“…
An exhibition by artists with and without disability responding to the theme “The future is a foreign country: they do things differently there” – imagining the lives of people with disability in the world of tomorrow. It shows diverse perspectives on the theme portrayed through various styles and mediums, including painting, print-making, quilting, collage, sculpture and writing. The exhibition has been organised by field – furthering inclusive learning and development, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote a culture of learning for people with disability, the disability services workforce and the community to create a more inclusive society. Foyer, Gasworks Arts Park / Corner Graham and Pickles Streets, Albert Park Tuesday 1 December to Sunday 20 December 2009 / 9am to 5pm daily; Free entry / Opening Friday 4 December at 4 to 6pm Enquiries: 8606 4200 or www.gasworks.org.au
A Nice Cheap Calendar $24.00 (au)* plus postage A good weekends work! I whiled away the rainy hours playing in Illustrator to brin…
A Nice Cheap Calendar $24.00 (au)* plus postage A good weekends work! I whiled away the rainy hours playing in Illustrator to bring you all a real daggy aussie calendar…see if you can spot some familar faces (animal ones)... / I will rest my poor “claw” right hand now…from hours with the mouse…and close my tired square eyes…lol… These pictures are also available individually as cards, posters etc… ENJOY
Sold to Lisa Hayward…many thanks / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:black/product:greeting-card/view:preview/405915…
Sold to Lisa Hayward…many thanks / / A Conjunction of Elements / / The Approach / / Yesterday Top Ten Winners / In You’re Accepted …Fall and Thanksgiving Cards Challenge / / Autumn Yellow Two Lemons Challenge / / Lemons on Blue Cotton Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy…Light Brings Happiness Challenge / / Winter’s Light Live Love Dream…The Colours of the Wind Challenge / / Flurry Featured in Impressionism Cafe / / Tropical Fandango Featured in Art for The World / / The Approach Click HERE for previous Wins
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