I have now finished this painting, and settled on a title. The latter was harder!

"St Peters Basilica and New Art"
120cm x 94cm
Oil on Canvas

Argyle Surfers: 150cm x 90cm Oil on Canvas

"The Next Episode"
90cm x 90cm Oil on Canvas

Florence Blues... there are blues in this painting, but my warm late-night light does not allow them to shine. I'll re-post tomorrow when I can take a shot in sunlight.

This is a 'daily painting', and possibly a study for a larger work.

View to Charlotte Pass

Its winter and its snowing! I loved painting this commissioned work, knowing that I'll be skiing in a few weeks. These snow gums are amazing for their stripes of purple and green. They are unique to the snowy mountains in Oz. And are always in the way of a good run!!!

By way of the South 90cm x 90cm Oil on Canvas

Snow Gum: View to Charlotte

Oil on Canvas
900mm x 600mm

Here is my latest snow gum painting, finished a few days ago.
Commissioned.

I was attempting to create a feeling of depth with this tree, rather than showing just two dimensions. Not quite finished, needs a touch more warmth.

These trees are in Perisher, a snow resort in Australia. Its dumping there now, so I thought it would make a good post.

Today a sketch

I visited Venice on Jan 1... it was the coldest I have ever been. There was snow everywhere, and sleet was blowing in from the ocean. But still, a beautiful city. I can't wait to go back, maybe when its warmer.

I have started on a 'small works' project using these watercolour paintings. I painted them last winter while staying in a lodge in Perisher. (In the Australian ski fields.) So far I have used Bondcrete to glue them to canvas, and seal their surface. Then I'll paint over them with oils, and add found objects such as ski tickets, gum leaves and the like.

Expresso Lane

I have been working on this painting for most of the day. Its 6.45pm and I'll stop now. We are going out to dinner, and I'd better clean up. As usual, I'll be smelling of turps!