R.I.P. the great J.J.Cale. One of the (largely) unsung heroes of the guitar. 0:)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-28/grammy-award-winning-singer-songwriter-jj-cale-dies/4848306
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57595822/musician-jj-cale-dies-wrote-clapton-skynyrd-hits/
But on another note, I just came across an exhibition of an artist from the up-coming generations.
http://gallery34.com.au/seeking-grace-nick-apostolopolous-emerging-charcoal-artist-3rd-29th-july/
http://nickapostolopoulos.com/
"Seeking grace
In my series of charcoal drawings grouped under “Seeking grace”, I have endeavoured to capture the elegance and beauty of movement, form and proportion. Inspiration for my artwork is often drawn from found images, finding that it is enough to concentrate on the areas that light may fall, or where the most expression is evident.
I use charcoals of various densities, charcoal powders and occasionally even graphite powders, in order to create the various tones. I have found though that I do favour the softest charcoals available, as they produce the deepest blacks that I love so much. The naked whiteness of the paper feels as it has been carved out of the deep velvet like surface, creating an image of intense chiaroscuro. Rarely is any instrument used other than my finger to create each image. I manually rub the charcoal into the surface of the paper.
My obsession with producing drawings that envelop and sometimes even isolate the subject matter with the mysterious dark charcoal space create an effect that make the subjects appear to be emerging out of the darkness. Through my artistic experience, I have found that the best way to convey this impression is to limit my palette to just light and dark, drawing each subject on the largest scale possible, which adds a further dimension to the work."
Having just seen them "live", my only complaint is that there are not enough of them and most have red stickers on them; anybody wanting to make a purchase had better head out to Yea pronto or contact the artist direct.
While you in Yea, check out the Provender Bakery! Their products are works on art; must return and try out the Lasagne Pie some time! 0:)
http://murrindindiguide.com.au/the-provender-country-bakehouse/
5:30 to 5:30, closed on Christmas Day.
Ellen 0:)
U.N. & International Court of Justice ordered blog of Ellen F. Walker, U.N. Ambassador to the Arts & Media.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
R.I.P. Max Middleton. 0:)
Had lunch today with my 86 year old father who was reminiscing about his landscape artist father and friends heading out to paint together, learning and experimenting as they chatted and worked.
There were many such groups in the area where they lived; some were created via their living in the area, others lived together in community groups, others shared common artistic influences while others found each other via groups such as the Victorian Artists Society.
i.e.
http://victorianartistssociety.com.au/
http://www.montsalvat.com.au/
http://www.heide.com.au/
Dad was reminiscing about watching them all trading ideas and encouraging each other. As a boy, he was able to listen in to the chat as the men worked on their artworks. They were friends spending time together, nothing formal or competitive. Among my grandfather's painter friends were artists such as Alf Coleman, Hod Kurban, Bert Fiven, Ernest Buckmaster and Max Middleton.
What inspired my father's memories was the sad passing of Max Middleton, one of my grandfather's early students who went on to far greater things!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landscape-artist-max-middelton-farewelled-at-funeral/4846584
It's a sad thing but these days every artists group seems to struggle with competitiveness and we seem to have lost the camaraderie or friendship needed to encourage mutual development.
One of the times when the best has been lost over time! 0:(
Ellen 0:)
There were many such groups in the area where they lived; some were created via their living in the area, others lived together in community groups, others shared common artistic influences while others found each other via groups such as the Victorian Artists Society.
i.e.
http://victorianartistssociety.com.au/
http://www.montsalvat.com.au/
http://www.heide.com.au/
Dad was reminiscing about watching them all trading ideas and encouraging each other. As a boy, he was able to listen in to the chat as the men worked on their artworks. They were friends spending time together, nothing formal or competitive. Among my grandfather's painter friends were artists such as Alf Coleman, Hod Kurban, Bert Fiven, Ernest Buckmaster and Max Middleton.
What inspired my father's memories was the sad passing of Max Middleton, one of my grandfather's early students who went on to far greater things!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landscape-artist-max-middelton-farewelled-at-funeral/4846584
It's a sad thing but these days every artists group seems to struggle with competitiveness and we seem to have lost the camaraderie or friendship needed to encourage mutual development.
One of the times when the best has been lost over time! 0:(
Ellen 0:)
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