tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81860976217127666782024-02-06T18:16:44.124-08:00Starr in Wonderlandthe journey of an artist in bright technicolour down the rabbit hole and beyond.starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-60673949617068901292017-05-05T20:19:00.002-07:002017-05-05T20:19:56.790-07:00A very floral adventure <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always been totally fascinated by Claude Monet as an artist not just his magnificent waterlilies but his commitment to his craft . He actually himself planted his garden and carved out his pond all before they were ever painted and immortalised on canvas. He's such an inspiration !!!!!! I guess thats how my journey into the floral world begun . I recall in my childhood my grandparent love of flowers they were always out in the garden growing them . My grandfather would pick flowers for my grandmother daily and she would arrange them in a lovely vase . My earliest memories of flowers were always snap dragons and roses and english style gardens .<br />
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Moving to my country studio has had a big effect of me with inspiration . I am surrounded by green which has certainly entered into my colour pallet . I have been painting still life paintings for decades but all i could ever do was plonk flowers in a vase so i set out to change that recently . The delightfully talented Rose and Heart florists at Redhill do amazing classes for budding florists . So with their help i am learning lots about flowers and their shape and form . Also prepping the flowers for the arrangements , its much harder than it looks and quiet challenging .<br />
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I love learning new skills that can help with my practice but also understanding it . Below is some of the prepping and yes it takes a while when your a beginner . I am always attracted to brightly coloured flowers of course but learning the importance of greenery is fantastic . Green is a big trend at the moment in both art and the home not to mention the floral world .<br />
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Creating a still life from scratch is such a joy and having that kinda control and conviction powers me on to new frontiers . I always start with a quick sketch of course . Loving some watercolour effects to at the moment with acrylic inks . Love the inks brightness .<br />
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One tip is to make sure you take a photo of your floral arrangement before you paint it . You may have all the best intensions to paint it right now but life can get in the way and flowers have a small life span. Change the water everyday helps extend the flowers lives so you can get a sketch or a painting done in time .<br />
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Here is a quick watercolour sketch from life of my posy in a round vase with liquidtex inks . I adore the cute small arrangements and the challenge of getting them just right .</div>
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I have a very quirky vase collection that i have been amassing for decades now . Some are vintage from my grandmother and others that are coloured 60'S collectable glass . My faves are my latest edition from waterford as i adore chunky crystal . Flowers bloom for such a short time so they need to be painted then they can live forever . I am building a new body of work thats inspired by my floral journey and look forward to seeing where it takes me in the future . x<br />
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<br />starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-74695858994250893392016-10-05T17:48:00.001-07:002016-10-05T17:48:01.313-07:00LONDON CALLING<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgq0PJmX3bK0XMtcLZyRqfd_1bNt8Rw5kGNH7LzVTY4a2wq4ztrInDUIDJfrgV597pwfsGjgTQlFBfyAQhC2A8bzPg-pdVWPDTW6nsNMsrDNzcQui3n9sfPHiaWy6By28WNMCRjyXsQ4/s640/blogger-image--1334839591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgq0PJmX3bK0XMtcLZyRqfd_1bNt8Rw5kGNH7LzVTY4a2wq4ztrInDUIDJfrgV597pwfsGjgTQlFBfyAQhC2A8bzPg-pdVWPDTW6nsNMsrDNzcQui3n9sfPHiaWy6By28WNMCRjyXsQ4/s640/blogger-image--1334839591.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's all getting far more exciting now as my exhibtion is hung at the www.redhillgallery.com.au . Opening is on Saturday arvo from 2 till 4 I can't wait too see you all . This exhibition has taken two years to paint and the detailed nature of a city such as London its incredible when finally captured on canvas .My LONDON telephone box is also sitting front and center in the gallery and I do have a few more tricks up my sleeve to make this an opening you won't forget . Check out my offical blurb / artist statement and I just love Vivienne Westwoods quote she says it all . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">‘There’s nothing else like London. Nothing at all, anywhere.’</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Vivienne Westwood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> My latest exhibition ‘ London Calling’ is the culmination of the sights and sounds I experienced as I seek to interpret the magic I experience, as I satiate my lust for travel; my wanderlust.<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Whether it’s London, Paris or even my own hometown of Brisbane, I am continually amazed to find new undiscovered aspects of the cityscapes and people to fall in love with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My latest trip to London had me aghast at the stunning vibrancy of colour; the contrast old against the new. As a visual artist my inspiration comes from first hand experience and the need to satisfy my abundant curiosity along with my overwhelming desire to share the beauty of this planet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">‘London Calling’ evokes the all the innocence of Alice as I seek to interpret my own experiences on canvas, capturing my freedom and passion as an artist in the brightest and boldest colours imaginable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Starr</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkUgMq6xj_5WQrF3McO08o-3OF3pqiJAMYV94taotClUmnVyEJFMFGUkYhvyYgYtuizRqMjbyUrq7tfsscGwIgNYwEfrJZQWvqwj7kDl2tviKxhS4LYfftws-h9Pvx9Qxj4U6YXOWjxs/s640/blogger-image--2080715522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkUgMq6xj_5WQrF3McO08o-3OF3pqiJAMYV94taotClUmnVyEJFMFGUkYhvyYgYtuizRqMjbyUrq7tfsscGwIgNYwEfrJZQWvqwj7kDl2tviKxhS4LYfftws-h9Pvx9Qxj4U6YXOWjxs/s640/blogger-image--2080715522.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Ps do pop in and check out my show and take a selfie with my telephone box ........here is mine lol not my best selfie but you get the idea . #starr #starrartist #starrart #starrfineart #londoncalling #redhillgallery </div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-35473117162270209842016-09-26T21:55:00.001-07:002016-09-26T21:55:18.235-07:00Just PAINT !!!!!!<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGZjVAKMqL574aNbpq0R_n8eFoqlP4V2PavnjT1jQljBi9fv2uMt8XA75IWfnF92l4Yn58S5LPFbE5gCvIRe4QFOXNLbQ1N0S7k5hyZMNDkajSDaQ4zC91pof-bjMoBKRMQMmcFwh18E/s640/blogger-image--1052970506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGZjVAKMqL574aNbpq0R_n8eFoqlP4V2PavnjT1jQljBi9fv2uMt8XA75IWfnF92l4Yn58S5LPFbE5gCvIRe4QFOXNLbQ1N0S7k5hyZMNDkajSDaQ4zC91pof-bjMoBKRMQMmcFwh18E/s640/blogger-image--1052970506.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I always get asked why I paint my certain subject matter . The answer is I paint what I adore , obsess over and can't look away from . My idea of beauty is different to others . Living in my own world and quiet frankly not having much outside interference means I just don't care what's hot or not . Every artist journey is unique to them as mine is to me . I see my little birdy more than humans these days lol . It's a good thing as it's taken me two years to paint my current exhibtion . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRbn5-SnocjssvLsQPTSGALwkwv9GPnaycswujZME9BInZOxbIvZLg2Rjj84aNOMv95L20IBlG1St552Bpv0Fr2kQHRhVGnoyRgD3Ybi7OrM5n-F6Gw7YWcZd-YsyWtMCQu3uk_mE04A/s640/blogger-image--1071343458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRbn5-SnocjssvLsQPTSGALwkwv9GPnaycswujZME9BInZOxbIvZLg2Rjj84aNOMv95L20IBlG1St552Bpv0Fr2kQHRhVGnoyRgD3Ybi7OrM5n-F6Gw7YWcZd-YsyWtMCQu3uk_mE04A/s640/blogger-image--1071343458.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Colour is always inspiring as is the light in different countries . London was a huge hit with me and quiet unexpected too , with all its blue and it big red things I was in heaven . It's not enough to paint a scean from a picture it's about being in the picture and living in it for as long as you can . I broke into tears quiet a few times while in London as it was just so pretty and fairytale like . I do love a fairytale even just an artistic one . There were many places I have visited in my life and not loved and many places others would just wanna leave and not care to take a closer look . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have been collecting things on my travels and I am in general a bit of a bower bird . Lots of these things you can see reacuring in my paintings . If it's in a painting chances are it's mine and I covert and adore it . My Still lifes and the imagination series are the best examples of my collection/ hoarding being put to great use . As I grow I change of course and new things excite me but also I have an ability to love some things forever . In the end I JUST PAINT in my studio and am very excited for you all to see what I have been working on . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv0U8WCS17eIEuDId7pghsB7qhLawBbYnahLzyqDYjPM8hL9wC4FwdiMfa4oODAmPfcY3fm3RLbTkE-KnGqohKEEjPg-Ix3bjkvja8y1g-aQf5s-ZX1WP4HX8BWSKO9u85pxA_E8hsiw/s640/blogger-image-1187444374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv0U8WCS17eIEuDId7pghsB7qhLawBbYnahLzyqDYjPM8hL9wC4FwdiMfa4oODAmPfcY3fm3RLbTkE-KnGqohKEEjPg-Ix3bjkvja8y1g-aQf5s-ZX1WP4HX8BWSKO9u85pxA_E8hsiw/s640/blogger-image-1187444374.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ps you cant paint the TOWER BRIDGE in London until you see it and are so in awe of the history and architecture of this magnifent structure . </div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-59483263354467333262016-09-19T17:33:00.001-07:002016-09-19T17:34:39.690-07:00London calling via the red telephone box<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-c0uyXi7BXuHnGll03vfJY9q9wwKpDWql7qGRfiWKIwRlm6Q2Tl0zT01TsnYJjKn8hSAgJA2pK2SCYvI2eFAeTqhNOJy2XgYeAqunA6GTkvBTibS3ocmiSKnFEvS-L5ur6prGuqsu5Y/s640/blogger-image--2129383937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-c0uyXi7BXuHnGll03vfJY9q9wwKpDWql7qGRfiWKIwRlm6Q2Tl0zT01TsnYJjKn8hSAgJA2pK2SCYvI2eFAeTqhNOJy2XgYeAqunA6GTkvBTibS3ocmiSKnFEvS-L5ur6prGuqsu5Y/s640/blogger-image--2129383937.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One must see these in person to really get just how iconically magnificent and red they are . While in London I did lots of studies and sketches of them and took many photos of the red telephone boxes . I was quiet frankly obsessed with them , they are a perfect pop of colour after all .There were several different versions some in London were different from the ones in country England . They are from slightly different eras apparently . Only to the artistict eye would you pick up this kind of detail . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXcZhKvs13pcU7avcQAQ-iEJG1fCiLQTafRYoY8tIFX5gtvpq1mBsbCASCriJ3GcqomYUJVB0Zg3oY3g83mmQQdSscwc-hChf1LIgk2PCcI3B8MdKU197ZelPTEBHrieMif26ORkjbk8/s640/blogger-image-263435855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXcZhKvs13pcU7avcQAQ-iEJG1fCiLQTafRYoY8tIFX5gtvpq1mBsbCASCriJ3GcqomYUJVB0Zg3oY3g83mmQQdSscwc-hChf1LIgk2PCcI3B8MdKU197ZelPTEBHrieMif26ORkjbk8/s640/blogger-image-263435855.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sketch away I did in my little make shift Paddington studio . Very dim lighting but I did truly love the light in London very different from sunny Queensland Australia for sure . I actually felt right at home in England and somewhere on my family tree is a bit of English heritage . I loved the cold as I intensly hate the heat . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipk21wLgEy2GEHZEzTjMfFDeDxXNd1iK46ADKwaaNeo0O1ZOXMTdy3NvCPw-TaYp8bfMgCHmFIfThpVRQ8OeI5fP53N95ucuE76BJqxztGc1Fv159SicTkLUwA5WeRUydgf_qQmdBIj6U/s640/blogger-image--994135458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipk21wLgEy2GEHZEzTjMfFDeDxXNd1iK46ADKwaaNeo0O1ZOXMTdy3NvCPw-TaYp8bfMgCHmFIfThpVRQ8OeI5fP53N95ucuE76BJqxztGc1Fv159SicTkLUwA5WeRUydgf_qQmdBIj6U/s640/blogger-image--994135458.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here I am braving the cold and suffering for my art trying to get the right night shot of this scean that is my latest Alice painting ' LONDON CALLING ' . Oddly I remember after this going to church at Westminster Abby and thanking God for my gift of painting . All the while completely side tracked by the architecture of this magnificent church . I am a big fan of travel and experiencing life also painting what I love and what I can't look away from . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWYWF8aYwiyxOXLBe_RqBAefKTmoHpWSusxiPucsyP8rzhioZ6tO_CxXBPnmjwKbIC2FC0ZfF9GTYU2CjSaaR5rbOdkYjkW2FaDIU2ZEQFyVPR0OQ35MMtkOJkE5b8lHajcKm-Ru3AIQ/s640/blogger-image--1066210429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWYWF8aYwiyxOXLBe_RqBAefKTmoHpWSusxiPucsyP8rzhioZ6tO_CxXBPnmjwKbIC2FC0ZfF9GTYU2CjSaaR5rbOdkYjkW2FaDIU2ZEQFyVPR0OQ35MMtkOJkE5b8lHajcKm-Ru3AIQ/s640/blogger-image--1066210429.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is one of my London telephone boxes with a galaxy night sky inside it . My name is starr I have at thing for stars lol . In this instance I think it works beautifully . It's painted on Belgium linen with acrylic , ink ,spray paint and watercolour effects . It's oddly quiet detailed when you see it in the flesh . It's avaible via the redhill gallery for LONDON CALLING solo show opening 8th of October . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-uyO_miKf2pq2H7AQMkgM0-OKkEgQju6ZGy1U4NA2gTuUcxQzolkoGuLxbSel1LlNHwXac27Vm96-Ao1RKzTtbHRc50cTscXDAmK2eEEr19kN_yBI55EHts6TXbD2T4pTsQ8vYbEFa4/s640/blogger-image-276117424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-uyO_miKf2pq2H7AQMkgM0-OKkEgQju6ZGy1U4NA2gTuUcxQzolkoGuLxbSel1LlNHwXac27Vm96-Ao1RKzTtbHRc50cTscXDAmK2eEEr19kN_yBI55EHts6TXbD2T4pTsQ8vYbEFa4/s640/blogger-image-276117424.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What's better than one red telephone box you may ask !!!!!! I say lots of them . I somehow don't think my adventures in London are quiet over yet . My red telephone box replica is actually going to be very soon moving into my studio after its debut at the gallery . Yes I knew when I saw them ' I had to get me one of these ' </div><br></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-2227467354901799472016-06-03T01:12:00.001-07:002016-06-03T01:12:30.511-07:00ALICE through the looking glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hGijpJR3M2OvP2jutv1OwoZb8XUuEzI5_ew08Bd54gD326QCimP1ykwSS4a3yXk3PFIGgyASfjkVEeTidUlrckwTfWcQCEv3HT9MpybpvN7pNSw42b5q_-Sz6cSeAfbnPKxEA6OBce4/s640/blogger-image--1833150821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hGijpJR3M2OvP2jutv1OwoZb8XUuEzI5_ew08Bd54gD326QCimP1ykwSS4a3yXk3PFIGgyASfjkVEeTidUlrckwTfWcQCEv3HT9MpybpvN7pNSw42b5q_-Sz6cSeAfbnPKxEA6OBce4/s640/blogger-image--1833150821.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As u might imagine ' ALICE through the looking glass ' is quiet a big event in my world . So big I decided to unveil my latest painting in my ALICE series at the same time . LONDON CALLING is my latest and I admit it's not quiet finished but very very close , I am ever the perfectionist . Lol Seeing Tim burtons latest master peice was fantastic and if you have not seen it yet what are you waiting for its amazing . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirM0s9aX7E6Yw0gKwcndV2GMmXDwsz3OAK5PWOblgXZWZ0zJx8-_TKqXbPwH-uOO2Ujol-Przwo2ArlN4raRgUiopnEvOG3yDin5MHhfjlzPX56DxZNOzBm0ojgsjOdM4HvX67_5EGsP8/s640/blogger-image--548489501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirM0s9aX7E6Yw0gKwcndV2GMmXDwsz3OAK5PWOblgXZWZ0zJx8-_TKqXbPwH-uOO2Ujol-Przwo2ArlN4raRgUiopnEvOG3yDin5MHhfjlzPX56DxZNOzBm0ojgsjOdM4HvX67_5EGsP8/s640/blogger-image--548489501.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So my day firstly started out with a private tea party , I am well known to be tea party ready at a moments notice . Being and Alice in wonderland tragic , Infact the tea party scean is my all time fav bit in the films . Might be my English/Irish tea drinking background . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDrgbUedkNU0bz69la85H3IKcbCiEGSnzoU4yCERwa2T0Bub2uEGYzs-kuY5Seabthh0_Cg6vu1Kv5zOr0LzDdJWxVB3CgY_3gXvfs8F2_AkjhpapK5d_PfqSeIeT0pXF13i6WlpL2FA/s640/blogger-image-690215941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDrgbUedkNU0bz69la85H3IKcbCiEGSnzoU4yCERwa2T0Bub2uEGYzs-kuY5Seabthh0_Cg6vu1Kv5zOr0LzDdJWxVB3CgY_3gXvfs8F2_AkjhpapK5d_PfqSeIeT0pXF13i6WlpL2FA/s640/blogger-image-690215941.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Then it was off to the movie we go , I brought a few girls from the redhill gallery , some clients and few friends . More the merrier I say . With a glass of bubbles I showed off my new painting and had a delightful catch up and even met some of my Facebook friends . ALICE also came along and loved the movie or was it just loving putting her feet up in gold class. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8biNAb4JRUst5R5iXUdrzZqTKUh-dQ070B1aPtalnUbgxZTzcAepiOj649-G49ct0KzsYjpaIwa0e1IHeco4Byq8ujLELkdxerq_EnIo-CmqK2vsG5jwkiCoJzMhXtPqNYDsu3g9qKw/s640/blogger-image--2145014910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8biNAb4JRUst5R5iXUdrzZqTKUh-dQ070B1aPtalnUbgxZTzcAepiOj649-G49ct0KzsYjpaIwa0e1IHeco4Byq8ujLELkdxerq_EnIo-CmqK2vsG5jwkiCoJzMhXtPqNYDsu3g9qKw/s640/blogger-image--2145014910.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>All this is in preparation for my SOLO exhibtion at the redhill gallery Brisbane that I am madly painting for currently . LONDON CALLING will be finished soon and featured in this exhibtion . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2c7h2ZoGrm1i75cBTYwtdJ5kzBEXKsPeSXqezhK7e84hP-zZznaodOkY1g_npULdUqBr6twYC4EnbPvqbuP3jZCG9uHO1UG-HrF8N4qsZpZRIQUD2I_qxIesP-C16AArFGICcNYVrmA/s640/blogger-image--822077174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2c7h2ZoGrm1i75cBTYwtdJ5kzBEXKsPeSXqezhK7e84hP-zZznaodOkY1g_npULdUqBr6twYC4EnbPvqbuP3jZCG9uHO1UG-HrF8N4qsZpZRIQUD2I_qxIesP-C16AArFGICcNYVrmA/s640/blogger-image--822077174.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I currently have for a limited time actually another week, a special of 20% off my prints via www.starrfineart.com or via the www.redhillgallery.com.au . They are high quality limited edition normally selling at 395.00 now for 320.00 . Get in quick this will not be repeated and is just for the launch of this magnificent movie . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I would like to thank everyone who came to my movie / unveiling event it was wonderful sharing my deep love of all things Alice with you . ⭐️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKpOqvNICxZy70Y1VqFrejX16SYWGUq9FxoF3d1Af-UC7gY9WCk7TKwkrkumlVdKmlzYGyRZwQ_o3ukn_hQTfmwO1JLwBEAOPgy3v4zYPQVxEpi-dd7Kt-Ii_Um0LUlgFc-R7XW-BBYY/s640/blogger-image-437378953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKpOqvNICxZy70Y1VqFrejX16SYWGUq9FxoF3d1Af-UC7gY9WCk7TKwkrkumlVdKmlzYGyRZwQ_o3ukn_hQTfmwO1JLwBEAOPgy3v4zYPQVxEpi-dd7Kt-Ii_Um0LUlgFc-R7XW-BBYY/s640/blogger-image-437378953.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-88109986623928974922016-05-01T16:38:00.001-07:002016-05-01T16:38:06.364-07:00Thank you Adelaide !!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qdcs5UyBRRUdLifJ0mY-5bUhPWO0kvwvX3fWmxcO8zPEKH25aCo0LHaG6_hXhhi27t-i-DvwqmntKRCpW6cRXyZAWwWOZXnxrORIZDTtxbS9zm4VrNN-qiZIUvK8Ae61vCQQogeHuHs/s640/blogger-image--1279061537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qdcs5UyBRRUdLifJ0mY-5bUhPWO0kvwvX3fWmxcO8zPEKH25aCo0LHaG6_hXhhi27t-i-DvwqmntKRCpW6cRXyZAWwWOZXnxrORIZDTtxbS9zm4VrNN-qiZIUvK8Ae61vCQQogeHuHs/s640/blogger-image--1279061537.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wow so what a wonderful weekend I had in Adelaide , was fantastic catching up with lots of my arty friends and making a few more . Was just so awesome to be hanging out with my own kind ie the arty folk . Such an amazing bunch of talented individuals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vD46XAzYeKblrtuvquSGfBPJnv4xrdq_v97NAe54sod-8l1Udxo9pzD-En0aydkbqgpWzqcnu30Y19lRzNXTSUP9ufIzh7yHfNZG7I8Qs33nESFfIrV6y4VdPcmLU1gd6DtmaDyyMOE/s640/blogger-image-1194327379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vD46XAzYeKblrtuvquSGfBPJnv4xrdq_v97NAe54sod-8l1Udxo9pzD-En0aydkbqgpWzqcnu30Y19lRzNXTSUP9ufIzh7yHfNZG7I8Qs33nESFfIrV6y4VdPcmLU1gd6DtmaDyyMOE/s640/blogger-image-1194327379.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Started out with Australian artist Stewart Macfarlane's wedding. Congrads Stewart and your beautiful bride and all the best for the very arty future that is yours . The wedding reception was at senator Cory Bernardi's place and it was wall to wall Stewart's paintings that were in his private collection . Really let's face it and artist dream come true reception . Ohhhhh and yes lots of dancing and a fantastic live band. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfh5OAJYTN8Pya-f4KqQ4mdHbC5d8-JGGhMxJWPg0U7wPP9RFKsWqruGQmpO6TYk8osK4XrMtr7Qbd2lBv7d3mErH4tYGqN0LR-YjoqcgLCZew0HD0Hz6zZe_lE9VuWI_L1xM9s3i1CU/s640/blogger-image--521110648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfh5OAJYTN8Pya-f4KqQ4mdHbC5d8-JGGhMxJWPg0U7wPP9RFKsWqruGQmpO6TYk8osK4XrMtr7Qbd2lBv7d3mErH4tYGqN0LR-YjoqcgLCZew0HD0Hz6zZe_lE9VuWI_L1xM9s3i1CU/s640/blogger-image--521110648.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Of course being a selfie addict I had to do the selfie at a wedding thing . A picture speaks a thousand words . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykiRTXgu85nNiaTxpDy610U2Imwmn0fKgdxfhkzzNxUquOTBMnHhyphenhyphenllsGmGPnn6L2Iq6qdAfsB81kgnzgkDHX9o0aXjUjAFOC0GT8xxx674W34OIxnnylnlga8ZrIPZxM3e6zK3ekv_8/s640/blogger-image-1011759441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykiRTXgu85nNiaTxpDy610U2Imwmn0fKgdxfhkzzNxUquOTBMnHhyphenhyphenllsGmGPnn6L2Iq6qdAfsB81kgnzgkDHX9o0aXjUjAFOC0GT8xxx674W34OIxnnylnlga8ZrIPZxM3e6zK3ekv_8/s640/blogger-image-1011759441.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My partner in crime for the weekend was BLAIR macnamara who's a very talented painter based on the Sunshine Coast . I have a very loved painting of his in my private collection his sense of colour is extrodinary . We are now planing lots more arty adventure in the future . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63A-Ill5vV0nujT5en789OcSYU4CGNjOC53wvEIUiXinWmK3v5xyxAH9yNrAQX4KaQwqgTw5OvMIO4oOilplougAosVjJmP2WwrZ4_52UnbV-VQHKZ2fVXySyaht1X3he1fg7jT_FuIE/s640/blogger-image--85325830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63A-Ill5vV0nujT5en789OcSYU4CGNjOC53wvEIUiXinWmK3v5xyxAH9yNrAQX4KaQwqgTw5OvMIO4oOilplougAosVjJmP2WwrZ4_52UnbV-VQHKZ2fVXySyaht1X3he1fg7jT_FuIE/s640/blogger-image--85325830.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I encountered the marvellous Australian gallereis director Stuart Purves , what a fanatastic moment for me I was more excited and nervous meeting him than I was Mötley Crüe . How life changes lol . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmzNt6foeRA4Nb_JBObNOUpAMhdj3SZOoAIwW3npenNyAfGIvj1ciBgkXcPELtH5Eac2uvxFJ1TXuGWdThQLax7hUWltj4bE6Q6s4PpgdrlDEAJnGaYp0_2eWACQs8IOFqUR12qVljtE/s640/blogger-image--1459374179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmzNt6foeRA4Nb_JBObNOUpAMhdj3SZOoAIwW3npenNyAfGIvj1ciBgkXcPELtH5Eac2uvxFJ1TXuGWdThQLax7hUWltj4bE6Q6s4PpgdrlDEAJnGaYp0_2eWACQs8IOFqUR12qVljtE/s640/blogger-image--1459374179.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can assure you I did drink lots of the best wine I have ever drunk in Adelaide . Here is me at a vineyard at the botanical gardens , now let's me just say what a fantastic botanical gardens it was . One can judge a city by their gardens then Adelaide you got 5 stars . ⭐️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhb1FSAvxXDpOks1ObhBrCKFbeMqQXHMj9hSYHfHpGWm5XGsiXvLHJgAeln5KgEk7SnisWl1BT_CHwn-5mPYo5Udi8MAzoV4IClLu_iCMlmdpHamSbNc6XqxqM_Sy3viT2njqoU_BVPE/s640/blogger-image--718148212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhb1FSAvxXDpOks1ObhBrCKFbeMqQXHMj9hSYHfHpGWm5XGsiXvLHJgAeln5KgEk7SnisWl1BT_CHwn-5mPYo5Udi8MAzoV4IClLu_iCMlmdpHamSbNc6XqxqM_Sy3viT2njqoU_BVPE/s640/blogger-image--718148212.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I loved the art gallery of south Australia it's had the 2016 biennial of Australian art on . Wonderful art and a fantastic collection an arty tourists must see . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJDf3xuEmfeybMNMgU89R-uBh5FWoyzAQgBHsV7vUlh78i95dABXrKLbLSDYwzNkRU40K9Lnjs2HdUqgWUqx-4iD1qBIvaPtAvtxJvraGbLI-XMLH3Todhoeh-IQARH3PINEM4N8AWag/s640/blogger-image-388511355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJDf3xuEmfeybMNMgU89R-uBh5FWoyzAQgBHsV7vUlh78i95dABXrKLbLSDYwzNkRU40K9Lnjs2HdUqgWUqx-4iD1qBIvaPtAvtxJvraGbLI-XMLH3Todhoeh-IQARH3PINEM4N8AWag/s640/blogger-image-388511355.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This contemporary art installation was just incredible with its vivid colours was by Melbourne based artist Kate Rohde . It's was in the entry and it's a sea of hyper colour patterning I think made with Candle wax . Stunning would be an understatement . I do love colour . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YaFTcRKw3CTrHmPDDWmcLXmCyFxxTc7Z8boFX86wQvUontWlH9IHhvmkracNZGVHdImUvo5mh7IbDOk0KsMFLXg6dLdluuJLHBczOcnGUdZQB_TW13nDieZkqZVRWBLZo7JdC1CXD3M/s640/blogger-image--1009495730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YaFTcRKw3CTrHmPDDWmcLXmCyFxxTc7Z8boFX86wQvUontWlH9IHhvmkracNZGVHdImUvo5mh7IbDOk0KsMFLXg6dLdluuJLHBczOcnGUdZQB_TW13nDieZkqZVRWBLZo7JdC1CXD3M/s640/blogger-image--1009495730.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While walking the streets of Adelaide it was amazing to see lots of sculpture on the streets . This little piggy as super cute and had lots of company but he stood out as having massive bronze personality . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfwFhQsB9nj0DB9wOagAL_L9auHAsT78R_PcV5KnuDKv7CMdeNsIB7OagH7uUgHIB9mUwgqJJvFYixk-Bsq6W46JS7HU74_klkdZvZv0oEjUfwEtAJAhsU-DkKQA3r3JxFs7NCt7YOCg/s640/blogger-image-10823354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfwFhQsB9nj0DB9wOagAL_L9auHAsT78R_PcV5KnuDKv7CMdeNsIB7OagH7uUgHIB9mUwgqJJvFYixk-Bsq6W46JS7HU74_klkdZvZv0oEjUfwEtAJAhsU-DkKQA3r3JxFs7NCt7YOCg/s640/blogger-image-10823354.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a beautiful beach it's about 20 minutes out of Adelaide called 'semaphore' ......the colour was just beautiful and a perfection shade of blue . So thanks Adelaide I had a fantastic art weekend and will be back for more adventure in the future . </div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-18527970833186470782016-04-14T16:13:00.001-07:002016-04-14T16:13:28.458-07:00A wonderous adventure<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ui5PJlV7dy_uiTWUeF_9VhyphenhyphenJp1JQCv-mYMhZ9jq0c7Y1hyWfKP9jDygsL1GzV91Wh-0gFQe5UCv0TTgayWTU8M_WYldQUKKYnNAMzS10-DVw6PJay0jCtL5Q6ozHn9i7pItmZSeUOzU/s640/blogger-image-1247271348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ui5PJlV7dy_uiTWUeF_9VhyphenhyphenJp1JQCv-mYMhZ9jq0c7Y1hyWfKP9jDygsL1GzV91Wh-0gFQe5UCv0TTgayWTU8M_WYldQUKKYnNAMzS10-DVw6PJay0jCtL5Q6ozHn9i7pItmZSeUOzU/s640/blogger-image-1247271348.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am currently having a wonderous painting adventure at the moment . Strange things happen when you let caution go and just let your creativity run wild . I am currently working on three large new Alice paintings in my well known series they are intensely detailed and demand all my skills . While clearly knee deep in wonderland I have done a few Alice portraits with her famous friends in sketch form and smaller works . I have had visions/dreams for many years of a white series and it looks like it's finally becoming a reality . It's will work in conjunction with my Alice series nicely and will let my technological vision be far more up close and personal . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcMuZtkQJfJ2WWUaHRCiUiARd7Wnk7UVa6ZKe0hpKLWiJjb2zAxTDvUMePG8aAmgSebC-uqbXAiP_J66BDWtfXOwOfrgNDvOecLmE_YJEp3QHjgKZ8FCyKE5-XYfZi37hjGbNcZB4S84/s640/blogger-image-1506389271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcMuZtkQJfJ2WWUaHRCiUiARd7Wnk7UVa6ZKe0hpKLWiJjb2zAxTDvUMePG8aAmgSebC-uqbXAiP_J66BDWtfXOwOfrgNDvOecLmE_YJEp3QHjgKZ8FCyKE5-XYfZi37hjGbNcZB4S84/s640/blogger-image-1506389271.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is my new Alice cover for my ROSEGOLD iPhone , of course it just had to be featured . I have had a love affair with apple and all their devices and it's still going strong . I also recalled a twisted sci-fi movie from decades ago called donny Darko which has inspired in some new works to incorporate a rabbit head on a human for my white rabbit . This has been a great thing as I can't own a rabbit for my series due to laws of rabbit ownership in Queensland :( </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRbt8cEFM1MshLEA-gBrkgEY7WwXfvLI77K14hd3zQodk4ajnLr5i7CxmGgkzN7qFym6cfgPr2IUVGi8vf-t7Ge-K_r5Ua7FCy6aetdUzMuPtX6iFlTmv7yhdwg5jq4xpLRbsZ6T1mTA/s640/blogger-image-499320482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRbt8cEFM1MshLEA-gBrkgEY7WwXfvLI77K14hd3zQodk4ajnLr5i7CxmGgkzN7qFym6cfgPr2IUVGi8vf-t7Ge-K_r5Ua7FCy6aetdUzMuPtX6iFlTmv7yhdwg5jq4xpLRbsZ6T1mTA/s640/blogger-image-499320482.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White rabbit aside he's looks magnificent with my Alice and has added a modern quirky twist to ever evolving series . ⭐️</div> </div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-90569489799893956942016-03-11T17:02:00.001-08:002016-03-11T17:05:12.191-08:00Wedding bouquet paintings .<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvC8eBF-cZVechutdI1Gb8zW87nH5g2LqqYli6Hu-pmNPSDuBDcGVFS7xYG8YOQ-z-Js5L0DkEe6EBND_ZeslIyAa5A84x7cR3ntjokhTYr6uxR54ReFKWpkiUv9Zo8poXlvGCz6S4u8/s640/blogger-image-499408128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvC8eBF-cZVechutdI1Gb8zW87nH5g2LqqYli6Hu-pmNPSDuBDcGVFS7xYG8YOQ-z-Js5L0DkEe6EBND_ZeslIyAa5A84x7cR3ntjokhTYr6uxR54ReFKWpkiUv9Zo8poXlvGCz6S4u8/s640/blogger-image-499408128.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So happy to announce that I am going to paint wedding bouquets for blushing brides . I have been painting my floral bouquet series for many years and due to its popularity and similarity to a wedding bouquet have decided why not put it out there . I have recently been surrounded by so many brides and weddings that I realised just how important a brides choice in floral was . Every girls choice is unique and colour combinations differ as they reflect you wedding colour and theme . Art lasts a life time just like your happily ever after so really there is no better way remember your ' BEST DAY EVER ' . Of course you would have to like my bright bold style girls lol . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0l9_B3zUWt2Qk1dSD-y63lft9FADA02oiByMfaeshsZEA8tROXwL5Nb6jgwelHpy5tNvN9zi9MxC5YEJgU0E_Pk3p8n53h-MDDgS9ROKBJG2C163SnjJhYGKXnnYmQ3JTMaVOK_z05XM/s640/blogger-image--535241636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0l9_B3zUWt2Qk1dSD-y63lft9FADA02oiByMfaeshsZEA8tROXwL5Nb6jgwelHpy5tNvN9zi9MxC5YEJgU0E_Pk3p8n53h-MDDgS9ROKBJG2C163SnjJhYGKXnnYmQ3JTMaVOK_z05XM/s640/blogger-image--535241636.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The process is simple you just submit a photo of your wedding bouquet and I turn it into a work of art . It's painted on a 40cm X 40cm stretched canvas ready to hang for 550.00 AUD . I do my arty thing too and make it look like art and not just a photo of your bouquet as that's what those incredible wedding photographers are for . You might want a bridal white back ground or a pretty in pink or even a something blue all choices that together we can make ..........yes I have an amazing eye for colour combinations and you will then have a peice of highly collectable art by STARR . You will always know as the years past that that beautiful floral painting hanging in your home was actually was your wedding bouquet . All my galleries of course can help you or www.starrfineart.com for global or non represented states in Australia inquires .⭐️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSehG0FBoVnohuqCcoR-2l_hd8lGDQeO1QTJIKVRFrTxpyEyBQx0loOjxyCDcrYTYyJ_U36gYhDm-m7uyuD6Gg1LVqeWZaBlLNcF_ZMTI7uMgtNrztQzfV-VRPVKEVZuwbkNIOtUEgqGQ/s640/blogger-image--315798279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSehG0FBoVnohuqCcoR-2l_hd8lGDQeO1QTJIKVRFrTxpyEyBQx0loOjxyCDcrYTYyJ_U36gYhDm-m7uyuD6Gg1LVqeWZaBlLNcF_ZMTI7uMgtNrztQzfV-VRPVKEVZuwbkNIOtUEgqGQ/s640/blogger-image--315798279.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-82826619512376673002016-02-12T17:43:00.001-08:002016-02-12T17:43:11.219-08:00Story behind my LENNON painting .<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaPvP3y2ELSrGYWH6C_9MzyCCXFXUj2l90x_q0Gmbte2e8_8jmCGbWerL9edCXCQos6URh5wpLm72p9rawFeOoEuwl8TmLPoTlRHKtxi-tziwmUpxGmlcvUPIaGTvb__6mdYBdx0EMD8/s640/blogger-image-498242399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaPvP3y2ELSrGYWH6C_9MzyCCXFXUj2l90x_q0Gmbte2e8_8jmCGbWerL9edCXCQos6URh5wpLm72p9rawFeOoEuwl8TmLPoTlRHKtxi-tziwmUpxGmlcvUPIaGTvb__6mdYBdx0EMD8/s640/blogger-image-498242399.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Never have i painted a more difficult subject in my painting career so far .lol I have in the past done a self portrait in cross position so this was an idea I was more than comfortable with . Ritchie Yorke the writer and rock historian approached me with an idea , being a painter and not an illustrator makes things more difficult as I am not into painting what other want me too etc . I am a Beatles fan and a closet rock chic however so that pushed my interest over into commitment . The most scary bit was the fact the Yoko herself had to OK the book and the cover and she's NEW YORK art royalty . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Working with a series of images from the 70,s that the author had supplied and even having a model pose in cross position was all part of the process . I found the most difficult aspect was painting him with the beard that was not 100% correct for the time but was needed for the cross vision I had in mind . I guess that's where artistic licence comes in ? I always believe art should make you think and maybe be a little uncomfortable . Lots of changes were requested like the pillow behind him which after a bit of thought, I thought would work and it grounds the subject nicely . Another one was jeans on him as some thought that the religious aspects might upset some I decided against that for my artworks integrity . Of course what the graphic designer do to make it a terrific book cover us up to them with my blessing . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mN7sLEihgx2VHOqnNj2YgYtwqxqtEOaNGfUICGvSGNNeUvq-z9ZEoVIK1zdMa1S-0b1EkqeKmMvdthXecfbd3s5XfqsqTejIsssKEcwBOIKKbrBkgcT7CXpZULAhyphenhyphen_W_6xNjZLL_4M0/s640/blogger-image--1060855629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mN7sLEihgx2VHOqnNj2YgYtwqxqtEOaNGfUICGvSGNNeUvq-z9ZEoVIK1zdMa1S-0b1EkqeKmMvdthXecfbd3s5XfqsqTejIsssKEcwBOIKKbrBkgcT7CXpZULAhyphenhyphen_W_6xNjZLL_4M0/s640/blogger-image--1060855629.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As you can see the results speak for themselfs and I got to create my most challenging painting to date and push myself as an artist . This book cover dose not show the second version with the jeans one . I imagine the first version will be a collector item in the future . It's a remarkable story and a fantastic read of a time in history that effected millions Ritchie was there to witness all this with his friends John and Yoko . Tonight is the Australian book launch as it's going to be huge with a 'Bed in ' recreation and my painting will be on show of course . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomDyjhXI77-Z2_KK-21_ScOHe44wK3HQYXG0TueFkSodEXdUFhF25eavcfy1OIVXQoJbDyNI2-PzpfLwVaUef84P3ldcD7cXEe59lCDIHx7M5u09gYORyHbR-i53CD_D22cgzavUjxSg/s640/blogger-image-238302612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomDyjhXI77-Z2_KK-21_ScOHe44wK3HQYXG0TueFkSodEXdUFhF25eavcfy1OIVXQoJbDyNI2-PzpfLwVaUef84P3ldcD7cXEe59lCDIHx7M5u09gYORyHbR-i53CD_D22cgzavUjxSg/s640/blogger-image-238302612.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The American book launch as a huge success as you can see here with ALICE COOPER holding up a copie . Yes as rock chic this was super exciting for me as I just love ALICE and have seen him many many times in concert . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZwZe7a3J-e13tl1zgtVFqQNz3Mu2ytvDW2Rl4JkZG_QCUt0f8wMZcybIYV0IHfVDVXrvy58SBCATvwJ2MfQI9mY4650lQxDi8Y8QxHpD34n5oCIoL7uf5zqqaBUQaIcZVq3zVBUg8X4/s640/blogger-image--730595952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZwZe7a3J-e13tl1zgtVFqQNz3Mu2ytvDW2Rl4JkZG_QCUt0f8wMZcybIYV0IHfVDVXrvy58SBCATvwJ2MfQI9mY4650lQxDi8Y8QxHpD34n5oCIoL7uf5zqqaBUQaIcZVq3zVBUg8X4/s640/blogger-image--730595952.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>So here is an offical invitation to what's set to be an incredible night . So if you loved the 70s or the Beatles this you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet Richie and hear his story . I was so honoured to able to have the opportunity to be involved with this project so thanks RITCHIE . X </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0quwOYyRDW2OlF8wbNrAIPSq_ChBj3rrybMrrBNqJidrn7ovz2Tf4Q8U9QZVNJa2xCvxQJdTaUOyNT9V86LoZa5q65M7GFydoxZ3yDYHyuHa4CYXRRX_PjsipvP3i5mBkLtE68A9bVw/s640/blogger-image-1709820619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0quwOYyRDW2OlF8wbNrAIPSq_ChBj3rrybMrrBNqJidrn7ovz2Tf4Q8U9QZVNJa2xCvxQJdTaUOyNT9V86LoZa5q65M7GFydoxZ3yDYHyuHa4CYXRRX_PjsipvP3i5mBkLtE68A9bVw/s640/blogger-image-1709820619.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-59280333231517510492016-01-24T13:34:00.001-08:002016-01-24T13:34:27.320-08:00Paris street art / Ba Ta clan / Picasso<div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX1DsRow6CeOQwWbRFRcOe_oCMuLCUXMUemkUKMefA32It8PCWV-Y9FaJ_xGvlByb59dD593_pK7UEhC2aqqp5MWrgvl3LTv_urDOn6TB6ohjmUT75UqKFJpOIxpAaeVNeqTy6Gx4Oh8/s640/blogger-image-418558367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX1DsRow6CeOQwWbRFRcOe_oCMuLCUXMUemkUKMefA32It8PCWV-Y9FaJ_xGvlByb59dD593_pK7UEhC2aqqp5MWrgvl3LTv_urDOn6TB6ohjmUT75UqKFJpOIxpAaeVNeqTy6Gx4Oh8/s640/blogger-image-418558367.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Paris is such wonderfully arty city and is so full of street art it's very visual . I just love taking a few snaps of it . Of course I personally love the super bright ones . Lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15SkGtGmlIk7-xGOEDGBLiB-qyMlXNGqeLKM0Wd8dAjCSMjrcZHn6pwqvcTIo_1ZpzbT-h0n6Nej5EEGW570WW5qv22xHipETGJuNX7LJlGCM6tn6oEwiEb86yldsV5iTtaopYGsAgpk/s640/blogger-image-1749752456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15SkGtGmlIk7-xGOEDGBLiB-qyMlXNGqeLKM0Wd8dAjCSMjrcZHn6pwqvcTIo_1ZpzbT-h0n6Nej5EEGW570WW5qv22xHipETGJuNX7LJlGCM6tn6oEwiEb86yldsV5iTtaopYGsAgpk/s640/blogger-image-1749752456.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are some incredible samples of Paris street art !!!!!!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KDhVokeQhv0tak9jt6P8hBbIzKbfFvGQZ-HuGOCLLKE-_LXi0Z9iej2rIwq6HNrLh2TxBj3Url_XBIs4cmUtV4adi7z_noGvEvEjEyEhRb5L53NTqmJmk_GNU9GRes10I9-5FO2OOq0/s640/blogger-image--708921676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KDhVokeQhv0tak9jt6P8hBbIzKbfFvGQZ-HuGOCLLKE-_LXi0Z9iej2rIwq6HNrLh2TxBj3Url_XBIs4cmUtV4adi7z_noGvEvEjEyEhRb5L53NTqmJmk_GNU9GRes10I9-5FO2OOq0/s640/blogger-image--708921676.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love to wander the street of a normally bustling city that is Paris . While it was their winter Paris is always packed with tourists . It had a bit of a somber feel this time many normally packed hotels were not. In fact my girlfriend who lives in south of France who visits Paris all the time said her regular hotel she was the only one there and normally she's hard up getting a booking :( . The recent attacks in Paris have had a massive effect on the city . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCHJGW5uVW1ErziZcH-27OnhDGhQjbgrTMnlyfFVES7sqGLlHScAYfe3qN_RQ3o4G12QsbdT0sANwqKWmMDoTJvuggcOWFlZ0LqzYInedSt4IDZ4wgOvOhv-OBCNWXyxjoAayTX8HEEY/s640/blogger-image-602488799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCHJGW5uVW1ErziZcH-27OnhDGhQjbgrTMnlyfFVES7sqGLlHScAYfe3qN_RQ3o4G12QsbdT0sANwqKWmMDoTJvuggcOWFlZ0LqzYInedSt4IDZ4wgOvOhv-OBCNWXyxjoAayTX8HEEY/s640/blogger-image-602488799.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I walked past the ' Ba Ta clan cafe ' with a heavy heart for all the loss of life that had only recently taken place . I could relate to this as I am a rock chic who loves to go to concerts in these types of venues . My friend had recently seen ' bullet for my Valentine ' there and said it could have been her or anyone on any night out with there friends . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t8cE5ryzGks3yJQO_jBxI3Mo9fQa3krDWURVUTNACBYTrf3kDyR66U7Ycww2ypBmCiVib3jEe0l4ad64AYPXsr3z3sZoAEvzmXY5WDOOUzwbPAn6Xb9abrwl4rvk3yETUoNyFFbDE8U/s640/blogger-image--1275825970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t8cE5ryzGks3yJQO_jBxI3Mo9fQa3krDWURVUTNACBYTrf3kDyR66U7Ycww2ypBmCiVib3jEe0l4ad64AYPXsr3z3sZoAEvzmXY5WDOOUzwbPAn6Xb9abrwl4rvk3yETUoNyFFbDE8U/s640/blogger-image--1275825970.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Paris people and all the visitors left <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">cards and candles and you could just feel all the prayers surrounding the memorial site . Of course I said a pray for the victims of this tragedy .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6l9DTGeoHLhpd6ZkMoEEoJiLOVbgM7NfMcTd566sZqZiv9VvQ3DWmXomHM57cSr-Tgsb3ZqQKVV0uq8qZgGjYejjCanuvH-WpnAb_l3ZbPPibBGBi6hfjTFPHfb2F_BU2VpbDUUG_5M/s640/blogger-image--8099209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6l9DTGeoHLhpd6ZkMoEEoJiLOVbgM7NfMcTd566sZqZiv9VvQ3DWmXomHM57cSr-Tgsb3ZqQKVV0uq8qZgGjYejjCanuvH-WpnAb_l3ZbPPibBGBi6hfjTFPHfb2F_BU2VpbDUUG_5M/s640/blogger-image--8099209.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I also had a visit to the awesome MUSEE PICASSO PARIS ........ Wow and the wait was worth it . I have waited too on all of my last visits it was always under renovations . Finally was amazing to see his Intire story shown on five levels of a remarkable gallery . You could see what a strong hand/style he had that transcended his different art periods and evolution . I walked away with a heightened respect for the genius that is PICASSO . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGC6x6K4K3URVg7ybicohMB4VQKAFlmqJxHncA6YF5F3awaTNwjBzTvtnZLNj6Ca87Xd57dCKUxk7k5qYhPm3VEG4EDTtmP4Hf-ldmqh-4SYFFGkz1yS0dXWujx6ElbrgAYBcM5QNKtM/s640/blogger-image--843072855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGC6x6K4K3URVg7ybicohMB4VQKAFlmqJxHncA6YF5F3awaTNwjBzTvtnZLNj6Ca87Xd57dCKUxk7k5qYhPm3VEG4EDTtmP4Hf-ldmqh-4SYFFGkz1yS0dXWujx6ElbrgAYBcM5QNKtM/s640/blogger-image--843072855.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">and my new favourite mug ........ Xo </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-20764491209035032892016-01-19T12:25:00.001-08:002016-01-19T12:25:57.633-08:00Art shops and bunny heads<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFGfVLW6bJLZyYHx9i0SiTGtp3cbyEZAWktFR29om6iZYflbKHXDjton0RuHY8z0HitjJKeGOpd3etWf6XUfdoebYK5i2yJMkZo8S9R36yaGW4wh5njHb-Nh1PffVN4rFWWJu5nDEOEc/s640/blogger-image-924486941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFGfVLW6bJLZyYHx9i0SiTGtp3cbyEZAWktFR29om6iZYflbKHXDjton0RuHY8z0HitjJKeGOpd3etWf6XUfdoebYK5i2yJMkZo8S9R36yaGW4wh5njHb-Nh1PffVN4rFWWJu5nDEOEc/s640/blogger-image-924486941.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the most interesting pursuits with travel for an artist is visiting mega art shops in other countries . Paris has some incredible ones all have some similar items but most are totally unknown which is always exciting . I have a bit of a thing for buying brushes as I find the quality in France is second to none . Always amazed by walls of colourful paint displayed still has the same effect on me as it did when I first entered an art shop as a child . !!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccp9-MkN5EAw6hJdNYBalk3oy-JhUYDs1zj2Gdm-aoDWmEbK6aMNxWGdK6YU68KbF90msAxI9pl_3abE-WT5VgkA9YARc__eyaZls0pYg4Q5c4hLD9Pn-JOQKLOB6zEHZo7UVNdimLhI/s640/blogger-image--798410680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccp9-MkN5EAw6hJdNYBalk3oy-JhUYDs1zj2Gdm-aoDWmEbK6aMNxWGdK6YU68KbF90msAxI9pl_3abE-WT5VgkA9YARc__eyaZls0pYg4Q5c4hLD9Pn-JOQKLOB6zEHZo7UVNdimLhI/s640/blogger-image--798410680.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Always make you wanna have a paint even if it just with a bit of black wash . A bit into the watercolours ATM . I also travel with them mainly as they are less trouble at customs . Trust me I have lots of trouble at customs just with one name of STARR . Lol it's a complete nightmare so I don't also need dramas with the word PAINT . WATERCOLOUR is lovely and no offending . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYy1cdB7zzWq3HT2LIM-Bjh1FyArD22sW4AOi-7FmkbmEAJbJv8dGyBAmnle2WL3llW-ydBzxm7Co7-mIJ5qR3EzGSK_JFOE4f5UCwIGzpypoek0VybyIWfQclKLLx0UQRVnSz1fYaHA/s640/blogger-image-811262507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYy1cdB7zzWq3HT2LIM-Bjh1FyArD22sW4AOi-7FmkbmEAJbJv8dGyBAmnle2WL3llW-ydBzxm7Co7-mIJ5qR3EzGSK_JFOE4f5UCwIGzpypoek0VybyIWfQclKLLx0UQRVnSz1fYaHA/s640/blogger-image-811262507.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A buffet of pencils is always a good idea nothing gets the creative juices flowing quiet like them . Another thing I am always on the out look for are glamorous and beautiful sketchbooks , I am a sucker for a good one !!!!! Must be really thick and of the highest quality something that's hard to find in Australia . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0UI1OpeOCpIKKSunCDRmgKulhfNNDZ0wQtfZmT0jg9iaAzJsqTrOXmdtNDZWlrJka5XDemuanSdZAa5qaOxXp-8fNA5EhzXU30NSKCZpROa53EPD_CRsbAW5IxZ1NctvnU9-2wYENyQ/s640/blogger-image-687595514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0UI1OpeOCpIKKSunCDRmgKulhfNNDZ0wQtfZmT0jg9iaAzJsqTrOXmdtNDZWlrJka5XDemuanSdZAa5qaOxXp-8fNA5EhzXU30NSKCZpROa53EPD_CRsbAW5IxZ1NctvnU9-2wYENyQ/s640/blogger-image-687595514.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lucky last is never but never hold back on buying a killer prop like a bunny head . This will show up soon in my Alice in wonderland series . Nothing creepier than human/animal head or more whimsical depending on your artistic bent . I am undecided but I knew I had to have it . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Buy because you may never see it again even if it's a bunny head or a new sketchbook . Well that's my tip . X </div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-28783647865920804172016-01-18T09:32:00.001-08:002016-01-18T09:34:11.928-08:00I LOVE PARIS<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx3Lg_vsjQgola26dBj9LFLGxfIfJfRIm83zaE7oyjrwAa7bV9e5EvGsYfSl75gdXprKLwaJ24A3xoyLvOEYtnr66PFlBYx6tYGKZIHTz5A7ZLneGr87er_XqUC69F6ZLGf5I56l6fXY/s640/blogger-image--2052603328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx3Lg_vsjQgola26dBj9LFLGxfIfJfRIm83zaE7oyjrwAa7bV9e5EvGsYfSl75gdXprKLwaJ24A3xoyLvOEYtnr66PFlBYx6tYGKZIHTz5A7ZLneGr87er_XqUC69F6ZLGf5I56l6fXY/s640/blogger-image--2052603328.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am current back in PARIS and the pursuit for beauty to capture on canvas . It's off to a flying start and I feel so inspired the minute I am on French soil . It's a bit cold would be an understatement and it's interesting to see the effect on the sky ........I do love vanilla sky's in the day and indigo Sky by night . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUZd28puxO9SoKJhmoJCnng0aYJQpY8ceNyAdB6MD8CVehvKRK1y-oPvUOrH2WU61oLVCXdzU5XNaTBQkjqRkuePe7d6ovUdnmleOXjLqab6IJlhzBnfB5TwPnIH7yWsMqg5qt2bc9n4/s640/blogger-image--1225598751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUZd28puxO9SoKJhmoJCnng0aYJQpY8ceNyAdB6MD8CVehvKRK1y-oPvUOrH2WU61oLVCXdzU5XNaTBQkjqRkuePe7d6ovUdnmleOXjLqab6IJlhzBnfB5TwPnIH7yWsMqg5qt2bc9n4/s640/blogger-image--1225598751.jpg"></a></div>It's alway a good idea to see the Eiffel Tower as soon as you can it personally makes me excitedly happy . Ohhhhh and quick watercolour sketch never hurt anyone or a coffee in your favourite cafe . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfcCrGilw8Ag6oxwHHGJtk1R7HEH0czi9T5eYkeigugnz4VXJEOcz92K4VLiTTX8U1hVDy8Z4eKSOykT3ziuZ21xAXCk8ErO51NG3HJ9I_QXkbPjpd675xVx6lPm3U1iwUb_UoTCFrh8/s640/blogger-image--1897526998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfcCrGilw8Ag6oxwHHGJtk1R7HEH0czi9T5eYkeigugnz4VXJEOcz92K4VLiTTX8U1hVDy8Z4eKSOykT3ziuZ21xAXCk8ErO51NG3HJ9I_QXkbPjpd675xVx6lPm3U1iwUb_UoTCFrh8/s640/blogger-image--1897526998.jpg"></a></div> I love to be a bit random and let things just happen and wander . I find beautiful streets that inspire and even though navigation in not my strong point sometimes you need to be lost to be found . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or at least learn to use the metro lol . So let the adventure begin that is Paris . 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Love my iPhone as much as you do yours . I am addicted would be understatement . While my photos are most likely have a rather fabulous ending ahead of them it's fun all the same . Yes as a painter girl they will end up on canvas for an up and coming exhibition . Here is a small sample of my latest photos . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4cGDqHUdZjXugNYY2AHhDVGmvDfVbrah2al84DujQlpDE4p5qSwp7qoCc14b_6s8z9wgzhw4ZiIwK74of1UcR3yks1YSkv6fza1j8hpJUqfEOyt6_Si-fdxpMrqNwx4XSCF_j3bJX0s/s640/blogger-image--60522984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4cGDqHUdZjXugNYY2AHhDVGmvDfVbrah2al84DujQlpDE4p5qSwp7qoCc14b_6s8z9wgzhw4ZiIwK74of1UcR3yks1YSkv6fza1j8hpJUqfEOyt6_Si-fdxpMrqNwx4XSCF_j3bJX0s/s640/blogger-image--60522984.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NueWXbr6KJz34N4kCoooiW1iYZarAjV3CS4f4ZHnX7ii_85c_COOUtyIY1CAoGESW5_ACxmdZzZYMs8S1P2N3EqAtCnC33sypBus90pBm9XcR0oFtKmEmazZ0ffvg2vOdEFL96U4r3s/s640/blogger-image-1637564022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NueWXbr6KJz34N4kCoooiW1iYZarAjV3CS4f4ZHnX7ii_85c_COOUtyIY1CAoGESW5_ACxmdZzZYMs8S1P2N3EqAtCnC33sypBus90pBm9XcR0oFtKmEmazZ0ffvg2vOdEFL96U4r3s/s640/blogger-image-1637564022.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLyCajsekdAI-g067ddksuFp73L9VALfsTU0dRMIhyphenhyphenwrVXouo1LnTlar_oZ4atD4q_oeWptMw8t3UKWBCyE-7VOXOSlwn8Cr5uEoolRqFWTAHXsVb9W3FTyk3q_45wHbWFuWazinOu_0/s640/blogger-image--1618100420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLyCajsekdAI-g067ddksuFp73L9VALfsTU0dRMIhyphenhyphenwrVXouo1LnTlar_oZ4atD4q_oeWptMw8t3UKWBCyE-7VOXOSlwn8Cr5uEoolRqFWTAHXsVb9W3FTyk3q_45wHbWFuWazinOu_0/s640/blogger-image--1618100420.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_recdKQkkScD4R1yHGxcPpW0gwEaB4zXOncis7OZpaEVrCRU0B494qb5XH6WJHjZdnbxSgNGLGkZcigSK7JqGbV3nlToXSpb4AdePAG6OprPYUmdtX0CLoet4LSCyAkUavc3AI8evNA/s640/blogger-image-126323905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_recdKQkkScD4R1yHGxcPpW0gwEaB4zXOncis7OZpaEVrCRU0B494qb5XH6WJHjZdnbxSgNGLGkZcigSK7JqGbV3nlToXSpb4AdePAG6OprPYUmdtX0CLoet4LSCyAkUavc3AI8evNA/s640/blogger-image-126323905.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think the camera is fantastic tool for an artist to master . I know many award winning photographers and to be honest while I love what they do I would always rather be messy and paint <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. In saying that 2016 is the year I get some extra photography skills up and take it a bit more serious . Every year I always take up a new skill that will enhance my practice . Last year it was the airbrush lol .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So 2016 is the PHOTOGRAPHY year for me . I actually dabbled in it via intermedia and art college but never quiet got it . This time I am having private lessons and am very percific with want I want to learn so not to overwhelm me . Totally excited about the plan !!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hope your New Years off to a fabulous start I am still in London painting and about to head over to Paris for a spell X </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Starr ⭐️</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-41171928362817686932016-01-04T23:27:00.001-08:002016-01-04T23:27:57.688-08:00Alice in wonderland in London !!!!!!!<div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYVTH-gX97VEqhyphenhyphenzqDn7IfEN94016JpxVRbBeFpT-v2VtrTAXCflc3at_ic5vXpDLhsyZqcNYKzPWcPUNBsmQVuJITcjMjaWHl6TAJxShVwhc4sPqGasJyiaUTPFY7oV0AQvljnQyxCA/s640/blogger-image--1561000241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYVTH-gX97VEqhyphenhyphenzqDn7IfEN94016JpxVRbBeFpT-v2VtrTAXCflc3at_ic5vXpDLhsyZqcNYKzPWcPUNBsmQVuJITcjMjaWHl6TAJxShVwhc4sPqGasJyiaUTPFY7oV0AQvljnQyxCA/s640/blogger-image--1561000241.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is alway time for Alice in wonderland adventures in London or even an exhibition . At the British library there was such an event . Being an Alice in wonderland tragic I had to go so off to London I went . Was a bit interactive aswell you could do selfies with big mirrored alices . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDuRMI5FLoTUNAuAhqJWrAZPzR2l9W6UIIjaiJgH-jgw7ETkY6_KpH70cqs_Pvedd5AXE0TBE6lW6womG2Q44DINE-oxprGxoyPsc051coCTJoQ13oBOLzL7JCQxV-PI2ZIXsg-XXA10/s640/blogger-image-1852015161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDuRMI5FLoTUNAuAhqJWrAZPzR2l9W6UIIjaiJgH-jgw7ETkY6_KpH70cqs_Pvedd5AXE0TBE6lW6womG2Q44DINE-oxprGxoyPsc051coCTJoQ13oBOLzL7JCQxV-PI2ZIXsg-XXA10/s640/blogger-image-1852015161.jpg"></a></div>It was a fantastic collection of many editions and illustrated Alice books and the story told with many different versions . I actually have a copy of the original book that's very old and sits in a glass case to protect it . It has featured in one of my latest Alice painting , you can see in in the row boat here with Alice . It's the green looking book one of my most treasured possessions . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh23tZ7We0q8OyVlA58BsAeb88cPQRqJ1ihxP5RwhmdW7-hScvbJRANM4Sbc43OfHCuUWXA07BFHaGMe257HHXPyXjIpt9_NnnuWkrYAz0ABlqE3UoE6jZQ3Vvrtz39AeCarDE-RvZn38/s640/blogger-image-1125474481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh23tZ7We0q8OyVlA58BsAeb88cPQRqJ1ihxP5RwhmdW7-hScvbJRANM4Sbc43OfHCuUWXA07BFHaGMe257HHXPyXjIpt9_NnnuWkrYAz0ABlqE3UoE6jZQ3Vvrtz39AeCarDE-RvZn38/s640/blogger-image-1125474481.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Every artist paints Alice through there own eyes , mine is all mine . I went with an adult Alice as I could relate better to that and went with a technological twist . It's a bit like seeing into the looking glass and interpretating it your way . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PuVNI1uYX7uQ1IHzS7YIcPvg7jUQfxPSSeCrgD6mzlCvW_w8ZtSwIWp7skfbdBzmDE7zj74rGGJBHKQcGmBcRhusVSQZ2s_o-pCaEY6nrf4HHvCvA2T_6u7L97IfGoH0Eand-1TnlvQ/s640/blogger-image--201266018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PuVNI1uYX7uQ1IHzS7YIcPvg7jUQfxPSSeCrgD6mzlCvW_w8ZtSwIWp7skfbdBzmDE7zj74rGGJBHKQcGmBcRhusVSQZ2s_o-pCaEY6nrf4HHvCvA2T_6u7L97IfGoH0Eand-1TnlvQ/s640/blogger-image--201266018.jpg"></a></div>I found this rather unique DRINK ME bottle .........and I just knew I had to have it not just because it came from this exhibition but because it will work in my series in the future . Yes I had to do a quick watercolour sketch of it also . Ps I did want almost everything in gallery shop :( but needed a reality check . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7mA2l1LGk4gZD8X_qMrzw_roOe0P5yCycsU7_OQbsZ6fWp372MS9AFOFbqm8t_cKfH87gLhmNZmujWiPDDCu91G2xVAWi2jzOa4tk6cE8VBf0appGBmkMdI5nxrQW5s98SDzgPOHO6A/s640/blogger-image-1074147994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7mA2l1LGk4gZD8X_qMrzw_roOe0P5yCycsU7_OQbsZ6fWp372MS9AFOFbqm8t_cKfH87gLhmNZmujWiPDDCu91G2xVAWi2jzOa4tk6cE8VBf0appGBmkMdI5nxrQW5s98SDzgPOHO6A/s640/blogger-image-1074147994.jpg"></a></div>So it truly was like falling down the rabbit hole for and hour or so and a most epic wonderland adventure . Was so inspiring to me artistically and I have few more twists for my Alice series in the future . We are all mad here X </div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-4991134052888494492016-01-01T06:55:00.001-08:002016-01-01T06:55:15.272-08:002016 LONDON<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTe91xRmq6EvI8hyphenhyphennYRadzpW3bEReQcQIK51PvFd6nXSdDvzrVv6E4jZSFWV7uR_7KLn9rP-5o5ijF4Hu-jmxorwna98oL4qkqDnhziW3ZSVd0QnBAHA9lEP572xtSFn5LecQXi0VbrpY/s640/blogger-image-1635428486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTe91xRmq6EvI8hyphenhyphennYRadzpW3bEReQcQIK51PvFd6nXSdDvzrVv6E4jZSFWV7uR_7KLn9rP-5o5ijF4Hu-jmxorwna98oL4qkqDnhziW3ZSVd0QnBAHA9lEP572xtSFn5LecQXi0VbrpY/s640/blogger-image-1635428486.jpg"></a></div>Happy New Years everyone !!!!! Mine has started off with a bang well being in London is pretty epic . 2015 you were also a super years so 2016 you have lots to live up too . I am over here searching the city streets for inspiration and it's not hard so many big red things . <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3D8OGLKYPAYzcfdtZBRAbaVkLvu9ihz_ZvwriZ_Lvbo-zUqGF9Zk7aCgQu56CCXFUAgsxYGQg4BegFS16LBqmX9PpTakJLqz1D9cmM9DJDv6dRiiNpKuy76r30HA1qT1LJLCCrsXCqk/s640/blogger-image-347426834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3D8OGLKYPAYzcfdtZBRAbaVkLvu9ihz_ZvwriZ_Lvbo-zUqGF9Zk7aCgQu56CCXFUAgsxYGQg4BegFS16LBqmX9PpTakJLqz1D9cmM9DJDv6dRiiNpKuy76r30HA1qT1LJLCCrsXCqk/s640/blogger-image-347426834.jpg"></a></div></div><div>One of my favourite red things is the London buses and coming in a tie is the telephone booths . Just WOW . just WOW . Yes there is a very good chance these will be featured in my October 2016 solo at the redhill gallery in my home town Brisbane . </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3NEDFFiGNnQ2U5SkG9Q-kvJcgkMVEeNiAC4H61TuGJ4Y5wQp-T_1ZIi_mn6WMIQVUKZTW4dHK_VIYbj54vDnpL2_HScGd-9Dc5FnT05n-nroikTA46GQVgrzMVw_a64tsVF5MwmSmh8/s640/blogger-image--1825175170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3NEDFFiGNnQ2U5SkG9Q-kvJcgkMVEeNiAC4H61TuGJ4Y5wQp-T_1ZIi_mn6WMIQVUKZTW4dHK_VIYbj54vDnpL2_HScGd-9Dc5FnT05n-nroikTA46GQVgrzMVw_a64tsVF5MwmSmh8/s640/blogger-image--1825175170.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have English / Irish blood so I knew that I would love this city and the cold . I truly feel right at home and just love the light in Europe in general . LONDON is a bit like stepping into a fairytale for real it's just so old . A far as artistically inspiring this is just fantastic city so many structure that need to be captured on canvas . I have been doing watercolour sketches from my Paddington studio , I can set a studio up anywhere I go . Sometimes it just about getting out of your world and stepping into another . <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpB_ixK2m_45Z9vdkD4JxXUkfzV_dPTBbPKkl5bTNa3LwH8EZqa0Z_owWeSv3Aj4e3PcvWjd8DDmkCJx14VRSy2Cvax2lqm2pwK8ay0FbRBiVnqablI0uSGPWm9jrnOkPWtnenKG6bIuI/s640/blogger-image--840087067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpB_ixK2m_45Z9vdkD4JxXUkfzV_dPTBbPKkl5bTNa3LwH8EZqa0Z_owWeSv3Aj4e3PcvWjd8DDmkCJx14VRSy2Cvax2lqm2pwK8ay0FbRBiVnqablI0uSGPWm9jrnOkPWtnenKG6bIuI/s640/blogger-image--840087067.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a water colour sketch of the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London . I did say where I am staying is beyond quirky it's painted from ceiling to floor it's quiet mad really . Then again all the best people are mad . Here is a shot of the ceiling yes that's a full painted ceiling with stars .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktIFLks1BcNbWfp8YTA6UV9YqWQHrD8noNb-T3ovKk1P9UOoo0kjWCRopiVhFtjWGv5qiBaFVlxvTKMmmBUSprd87QCVrYbRtxE1XbxN3desvdpiqqHvnI1a3Gkdgv3jqtcf3PLuYqMY/s640/blogger-image-1997370517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktIFLks1BcNbWfp8YTA6UV9YqWQHrD8noNb-T3ovKk1P9UOoo0kjWCRopiVhFtjWGv5qiBaFVlxvTKMmmBUSprd87QCVrYbRtxE1XbxN3desvdpiqqHvnI1a3Gkdgv3jqtcf3PLuYqMY/s640/blogger-image-1997370517.jpg"></a></div>Crazy I know I was not making it up photographic evidence is needed . Oddly I love it's quirky warm vibe . So while I love to paint from life I rather value my hands and not have them frozen off . I run around lots with my camera and just hope they are in focus enough for me to be able to work from them . I am a poor photographer but getting better as they years go by .I know what I see and what will make a great painting not always the best photo lol . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>So I will just be seeing what I see and loving the journey because after all it's not about the destination . But LONDON is a pretty cool :) X </div></div>starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-37140940005613723192015-12-03T17:10:00.000-08:002015-12-03T17:14:00.682-08:00It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas !!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So who dose not love Christmas !!!!!! What's not to like its bright pretty and all things sparkle and glisten . Being an arty girl I just can't help myself but to go a little crazy . Always I tend to fall down the rabbit hole and love my Christmas to have a wonderland twist . I have been collecting trees and decorations for decades I love adding a few new pieces every year, especially on trend ones . Ok I can't walk past stars either because in my world they work all year round . I find Christmas a very creative time in the studio too . Lots of Christmas deadlines lol .<br>
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Love those baubles !!!!! Last year I added lots more pink I have a thing for pink . Lol<br>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Also Its always a good idea to make use of what you have .........I use and old mirror wrapped up in lights and twine with clips to house my cards . Why not just stick the smaller pink tree in a large birdcage for a terrific effect . </span></div>
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Love my Alice in wonderland candy jars they could easily be just as at home at the MADD hattas tea-party . Why not we are all mad here !!!!!!!! I just adore thinking outside the box . I have never owned a green tree not that I don't like them but I adore colour far to much and have recently acquired a blush pink vintage tree . Yes not everyone's cup of tea but I do adore walking on the wild side . Love following my arty heart at Christmas and can't wait to wrap up some presents that's one of my most beloved things to do .<br>
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So while painting my way through the Christmas season and ,watching my Alice in wonderland limited editions fly out the door I had a Christmas miracle . My new fine feathery friend called SPARKLE laid her first egg . I hope to have ham and eggs for Christmas morning breakfast . ⭐️starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-83544151709565568912015-09-17T02:08:00.000-07:002015-09-17T02:25:28.223-07:00social media LOVE/HATE thingy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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yes yes yes !!!!! how much do i love my iPhone , am getting the new one soon . I love social media as much as you do except as an artist i have a love hate relationship with it and its complicated . lol Since my first post a decade or so ago its been a LOVE affair . With the sweet you get 'likes', you just knew there would be the sour with artists infringing on your artwork. So then we all started watermarking all our pictures .<br />
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and the dreaded '<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The images on this site are subject to copyright laws. Unauthorized duplication of these works will be punishable by law.'</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">So when watermarks and our names are plastered </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">across images is for the arts protection to stop people downloading and making prints etc . Yes if caught they will get nasty lawyer letters and no one wants that . I personally get very upset and emotional when my art is copied or shall we say when they try to copy my style etc . I have had many cases in my career so far and its just shocking to try to understand why someone would want to copy my art or paint in my style . I get very mad indeed but then my manager gets mad and its ON. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Galleries are wonderful with this infact and most of my art openings you will get a evil look if you try to photograph one of my paintings . As an artist i would never take a photo of an artist work at an art opening unless the artist was standing in front of it . I love the gallery system for this reason they are there to protect the art when we can't protect it ourselves .</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Also when you buy a painting of course its all yours but the artist always retains full copyright unless you have an agreement . I am always giving permission for my art to be used for my clients and happy to etc . What i don't like is when they wanna print without permission as i am a fine artist and not a commercial one with a huge print presence . Never wanted that life just wanna paint original works of art for you and never wanna have to be concerned about the word BRAND or BRANDING .etc </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Its also for the clients protection as well imagine your horror and mine to see a very crappy version of a ballerina in print the same pose and everything as the one you brought . For the record you will never see my ballerinas in print ever .They are so unique with the iconic one eyes and everyone ,has had one of my models pose for it . So yes i might rant but its all to protect my art and your beloved STARR painting . Thank you to all my followers and clients who over the years have alerted me to infringements i thank you from the bottom of my heart .x</span></span><br />
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Happy birthday to a very remarkable brisbane icon the 'story bridge ' ………its certainly one of my favourite brisbane stories . 75 years old this weekend what a milestone and i very sure it will be standing long after i am gone . My love of structures and bridges is well known and yes i paint a lot of them . I always love the challenge of taking something we possibly take for granted and capturing it on canvas . Ok yes i am very well known as the story bridge artist !!!!!!! and i love that tag .<br />
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I have recently been asked to paint a bridge for the lord majors charity trust and of course its a very worthy cause and coming up to the big birthday i knew it was going to be a rather special version . I decided on a series in my most popular blues that have their starry skies and add a new colour duck egg . I then splash on lots of my signature brights . Loving lots of pops of colours aswell . My cityscapes always have a sci-fi edge to them reflecting the energy of the future . Yes with a name like STARR i am truly the right girl to paint the stars . The lord majors painting will be going up for auction at the ball in august . very exciting .<br />
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So if your in brisbane please pop in to red hill gallery to see some of this new series .<br />
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OMG what an extraordinary year of artistic adventure's was 2014 !!!!! Its was all off an running with NYE on a big boat out in the middle of the ocean with my art selling to a global audience of thousands . Painting on stage like a super star ........yes thats right i can work a stage and all those years of hanging out with my rockstar friends showed me how to pull it off .Of course just paint brushes rather than microphones .lol still a skill in its self .<br />
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Next was a few hard months of working in the studio painting WONDERLAND my darwin SOLO , that was a huge hit ....................not right away but by about three months later it had almost soldout . so thanks for your support darwin and the lovely anne from framed . I live in wonderland in general but for these months it was a all about the queen of hearts, rabbits and alice of course .<br />
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Then was Chorus of COLOUR exhibition in sydney at the awesome traffic jam galleries . It was my brightest work to date and i was so happy with my direction and inspiration for this show . Yes and how beautiful was my imagination series thats at this stage made its sydney debut .I just spend the time in the studio working up my sketches and this series arrived . My style never changes it just evolves you will always be able to pick a starr painting a mile off.<br />
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Then is was all about WANDERLUST my most successful sell out exhibition to date. ........ . It takes a special gallery to pull of this and the redhill gallery are like no other with their exhibitions. Mind you i will say i worked exceptionally long hours on this show to produce such detailed works ................NYC ,LONDON and my beloved PARIS all featured . Of course is would not happen with out my home town of brisbanes support , I know brisbane loves me and am very grateful. I HEART BRISBANE . OHHHHHHHH and how magical was that dress , it was over looked by a million girls before i made it mine . Painting from a space of love is always a good start, makes the sweet sickly sweet .<br />
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Personally i was never as happy as i was this year lots of dinners with friends and a marvelous christmas with my family and friends . My world is ever changing and all darkness has certainly left my life and has been replaced by love . I also have a much better understanding of myself nowadays and dont apologise for my arty nature or quirks, I embrace them. My life is my journey and i think you cant go in half assed you must live it and not to others standards. <br />
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I am so excited for 2015 I have some very big personal plans and major art ones . I will have minimal exhibtions this year but a pop up somewhere special . I will be working on very large scale works for art prizes and new works for overseas galleries and a few new galleries in australia. 2015 will be my year to reach long term goals . So the adventure begins and thankyou all for being part of 2014 and following my 2015 artistic journey .This year will be magical with some of my most inspired painting to date now to pick up the brushes !!!!!!!!!!starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-40021129999269196132014-11-09T22:14:00.001-08:002014-11-09T22:22:35.843-08:00WANDERLUST opening redhill gallery 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wanderlust is officially open and it went off with a bang !!!!!! Was a very big night for both me and the red hill gallery . It was so nice seeing so many faces in the standing only room crowd . It takes a very special gallery to pull of an opening like that. Its something that in an artists life you never forget. Lets be real however it has taken two years and a lot of sacrifice to paint that body of work .Lots of planing and just hoping that you all like my latest works and get it . This painting artistic temperament says it all with the thoughts running around in my head that I need to get out and onto canvas .<br />
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Here is a photo from opening night and ohhhhhh what a night it was ........I am here with the redhill galleries director Margaret . Yes is sure it pick a crazy dress nothing but outrageous for me . I found it in a prom shop its from a USA brand and was the last one , many years old and over looked by a 1000 girls . The dress at the back of the store that no one wants is normally the one i want oddly . This is second paint splattered dress i have found on my travels this way . It was love at first sight and i knew it was perfect for WANDERLUST as it looked like alice fell down the rabbit hole with a paint brush . I just hope i get to wear it again ;)<br />
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Here i am getting filmed for the opening night very excited but i admit to being awkward when a camera comes near me . I think one should face their fears and be brave and give it a go and with experience you will only get better . I am shot here with my INTERSTELLA painting thats in brisbane for it first time it was only ever seen in a regional gallery . Brisbane needed its chance to see this work up close and personal. There will be much more from this series in the future ......I WAS BORN TO PAINT THE STARS .<br />
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The redhill gallery publicity machine was a full swing too with a full page spread in the SUNDAY MAILS "U" section .Its was titled "romance lives in colour" very fitting for the show . Thanks Fiona Purdon for a terrific article . It featured my latest london , NYC , ballerina and cafe van gogh works all from WANDERLUST .<br />
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I want to thank all my clients that came to my latest exhibition i was very humbled being an artist from brisbane and having that much support. Also of course my friends and family that are always there for me cheering me on .So delighted i was to meet so many of my wonderful clients from facebook and redhill gallery !!!!!!!! Here is one of my iconic story bridges from my current show so if you love it gotta have it contact the lovely staff at the redhill gallery on 07 3368 1442<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Of course no Wonderland fairytale painting would be complete without an enchanted forest and dancing flamingos. Ok and all the usual nods to wonderland like the white rabbit , stop watch , queen of hearts card and a beautiful floral foreground that the magic mushrooms pop up from . Here is a sketch featuring the flamingo and foreground flowers that were used in the painting . Its great to sketch up your ideas for major works like this i find . The SELFIE bit is just the crazy current phenomena most of us are guilty off . I am a vain creature and admit to doing this regularly . I am sure there will be a few selfie photos at my current exhibition WANDERLUST that opens on the 7th of november at the redhill gallery. </span></span></span><br />
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The modern Still life is finally cool , There was a decade ago when it was just a bunch of flowers or a bowl of fruit on a lovely table nothing however wrong with that but those days are over . Well for me they certainly are and to the delight of my clients . I always keep it personal and use items that are mostly mine and in my studio or home . I find many of them on my travels and get so excited when i do, knowing they can feature in my latest still lifes . Flowers are still a big part of my works and i am always falling in love with a new one or shade . Roses however are always a bit classic aren't they . Something old with something new keeps the still life modern , books and even shoes . Tea cups , videos , skulls and the lonely apple also paint up a dream.<br />
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Now nothing is nicer in still lifes than the classic wine or champagne bottles or even absinthe my personal favourite. Yes i do drink my lovely champagne tthat'salways part of the fun. I do admit to being a bit of a hoarder with my china and glasses it was a nightmare when i moved into my new studio with all the packing of fragile items . I will never be able to be a minimalist lol . The joy of travel and the constant search of inspiration in found objects is a wonder really . The magical way odd items can paint up on a canvas is awesome . I love nothing more than working from life but will also set up scenes when i am overseas in my hotels or out and about .<br />
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Thanks to my camera which i must say my skills are getting better with or my trusty ipad ........I have a love affair thats endless for my ipad .Here is DREAMING OF PARIS my most recent painting and yes its a still life thats classic but also modern . A bit of spray can technique and bang its instantly cool . WANDERLUST my exhibition opens on the 7th of november at the redhill gallery in brisbane this painting and many more will be on display then .<br />
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starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-59488079782063012052014-10-12T16:44:00.002-07:002014-10-12T16:44:28.396-07:00WANDERLUST <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 14pt;">‘a strong desire for or impulse to wander or <a href="https://3c-lxa.mail.com/mail/client/dereferrer?redirectUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTravel" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0a006d; text-decoration: none;">travel</span></a> and <a href="https://3c-lxa.mail.com/mail/client/dereferrer?redirectUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FExploration" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0a006d; text-decoration: none;">explore</span></a> the world.<a href="https://3c-lxa.mail.com/mail/client/dereferrer?redirectUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FWanderlust%23cite_note-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0a006d; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;">[1]</span></a>’</span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 16pt;">My latest exhibition ‘ Wanderlust’ explores the desire to travel and the often-magical journeys we take in life.</span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 16pt;">Whether it’s New York City or London, Paris or even my own hometown of Brisbane there will always be some new undiscovered aspect to fall in love with. As a visual artist my inspiration comes from these global adventures and the need to satisfy my abundant curiosity and strong desire to share the beauty of this planet.</span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 16pt;">As an incurable romantic, love can be my greatest inspiration. I am lucky to be able to paint the things that I myself love in my own inimitable style. Cityscapes that capture the heart such as the Eiffel Tower and Empire State building or passions closer to my soul such as the ballet, the female form or even just a great pair of shoes, all things that I find in my adventures and travel are set to feature in this exciting exhibition.</span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 16pt;">‘Wanderlust’ is my ultimate fairy tale splashed across the canvas, capturing my freedom and passion as an artist in the brightest and boldest colours imaginable.</span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 16pt;">Starr X</span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">ok Well thats the </span><span style="font-size: 21.1111125946045px;">official</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> statement !!!!!!!! but it says it all i think . I am so excited to be having my latest </span><span style="font-size: 21.1111125946045px;">exhibition</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> in my hometown of brisbane at the REDHILL GALLERY .Opening on the 7th of november from 6 till 8 . RSVP is essential via the gallery . </span></span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">here is a pic of my nephew posing with my HERO painting "WANDERLUST" </span></span></sup></div>
starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-73722283493951859532014-08-13T17:31:00.002-07:002014-08-13T17:32:42.563-07:00Brisbanes loves its EKKA. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my latest painting and just in time for brisbane's EKKA . I have never painted this before but it was about time as this has always been one of my most favourite events . Every year i go its just addictive and always brings out my inner child . I just love side show alley and especially at night as thats when i am there as STARS only come out at night . The fairy floss , strawberry icecreams and the rides are among my favorite things .<br />
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I have always loved theme parks and circuses as i just love the neon light and colour . Luna park in sydney is big fav aswell . Disneyland and disneyworld in america are in my next big trip next year . Its all about FUN and adventures in technicolour . I find such inspiration in these twisted alternate worlds that u can visit even if just for a day or night . We are so lucky in brisbane to have such a wonderful show called the EKKA.<br />
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This painting is available via the red hill gallery brisbane and will be part of my exhibition opening there in november . I am really excited about this next show and proud to have be exclusively represented in queensland by this remarkable gallery in my home town . For all my latest works redhill will always have a great selection as i regularly drop off new works . So if you want a STARR painting hit the lovely red hill gallery and their delightful staff will be more than happy to help you .<br />
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Have fun at the EKKA brisbane xostarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14461485044826255193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186097621712766678.post-10505805983309542102014-07-12T17:22:00.001-07:002014-07-12T17:22:40.414-07:00Chorus of colour 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Its always so exciting when u complete an exhibition and you see it all come together . My job is now officially done and its over to the representing gallery . Traffic jam galleries are wonderful and i just know this new body of work will look incredible hung on their gorgeous white walls.<br />
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ohhhhhh check out my artist statement about this show . .............<br />
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<strong style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-center;">A Chorus of Colour represents my sojourn through the modern art world. It combines my affinity for the true Masters with my yearning to realise all possible futures in terms of the present.</strong><br />
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<strong>This current work, as with my entire body of work to date, marries the world I envisage with the world that surrounds me.Striving to stay afloat in a sea of mediocrity.</strong></div>
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<strong>A Chorus of Colour is not merely a chorus, it is a symphony!! Hyper Colour Hyper Reality. Not merely work to decorate walls, the paintings sing the story of life and the struggle to be heard.</strong></div>
<strong style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-center;">The colour, line and narratives are my voice as I seek to render the world as I see it into a fully rationalised 2D vision.</strong><br />
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OHHHHHH and did i mention my partner in crime for this exhibition is fantastic danielle Mcmanus . shes a wonderful talent and i just love her work . So please check out the details above for the opening and you can view the intire exhibtion online at www.tjg.com.au .All works are currently available now for sale and are flying out the door so get in quick . I do hope if your in the sydney area you can make it and it will be delightful to catch up . xo</div>
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dynamic sydney harbour .....acrylic on canvas 1mt x 150cm .</div>
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