Hyland Reservoir from Lancey's Lookout, Arawata

 

Hyland from even higher land

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Power Pole near Waratah Bay

 

This pole is essential to the painting's composition.  It provides the power balance.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 8"

Cows near Waratah Bay

 

Because this painting is relatively small, I thought that by selecting this subject I'd given myself a bum steer, but I decided that what heifer will be, will be.

Oil on plywood, 9" x 5"

McLeod Road, Waratah Bay

 

Parts of this painting were done from memory because the the scene was initially sunny, but then the McLeods rolled in.

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Boulders at Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory

 

After a couple of days spent tutoring plein air workshops, I had just enough time to squeak in a painting --  I was evidently ready to rock (or at least try to).

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Farm Sheds, East Metcalfe

 

This was a slightly complicated scene that I attempted to simplify.  The less shed the better.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Milkshake Maker with Strawberries

 

This painting is no great shakes and should be berried.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24"

Off Parsell Road, Langley

 

A small Parsell of land

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Figure Study: Woman with Green Drapery

 

I've been trying to come up with a caption for this painting, but I'll have to leave it for now and figure it out later.

Thanks to winnie.wilde for sitting, and sitting so still.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Fruit Spectrum with White Jugs

 

This painting took more effort than I think it should have, and I'm not sure if my labours have borne fruit.  I'll let you, dear reader, be the jug.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24"

Cast Study: Voltaire's Hand

 

My partner gave me this plaster cast for my birthday last year.  I can always use some practice when it comes to painting digits, so this is a handy thing to have.

I should also say that I felt an other-worldly presence as I was creating this painting -- I'm sure Voltaire himself had a hand in it.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Woman in Orange Kimono

 

For this Japanese-themed portrait, our model was appropriately named Laura.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Green Apples with Copper Lantern

 

Initially I wasn't sure if I should paint this scene, but in the end I gave it the green light.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Copper Jug and Eggplant

 

The coppers were accused of eggplanting evidence

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Still Life with Oranges and Vintage Vacuum Bottle

 

As a semi-professional painter, life can often operate in a vacuum.  This regularly results in bouts of navel gazing.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24"

Off McKnights Lane, Langley

 

I didn't quite finish this painting, but as my friends had gone home I decided to call it a McKnight.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Off Shillidays Road, Langley

 

I wonder how many shillidays amount to a shilli season?

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Figure Study of Gabe as a Boxer

 

In the box seat

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Still Life with Bread and Enamelware Teapot

 

As painting is my bread and butter, I should eat this kind of thing for breakfast (though it's not always my cup of tea).

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Lemons with Ceramic Pitcher

 

When arranging this scene I originally considered a smaller jug to accompany the lemons, but I decided to squeeze a bit more in: I thought it best to look at the bigger pitcher.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"