W A I J T B Two
Here is another new mixed media image. Discoveries beyond painting.
When Art Is Just The Beginning
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Creativity
When Art Is Just The Beginning
This is a new image which suggests …..
When Art Is Just The Beginning
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Altarpiece
This is a Modern Celebration of The Creative Power of The Universe.
A new painting on Seven stretched canvases…..a heptaptych!
When I lived in and travelled Europe in the 70’s I was always amazed by the Altarpieces. They are most impressive works of art and none more so than the famous Ghent Altarpiece. I had completely forgotten them till this new painting emerged.
It somehow just seems right to me to paint a modern version of these remarkable works of art.
Altarpiece
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The Wave
My work is very much about change. How we change and how the world around us changes. Also to remember that the essence of it all remains the same.
The Wave
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Anyone Who Finds
Since creativity like the human spirit has no boundaries and image can be waiting for…..
Anyone Who Finds….
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A Passionate Observer
Here is another new acrylic painting on 2 canvases…..
A Passionate Observer
Tranquil Bequest
Here is another new painting on paper…..
Tranquil Bequest
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The Jumping Horse
As I look back through my many artworks I discovered this one which was created in 2014.
It is a mixed medium on paper.
Title : The Jumping Horse
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Memories Of The Scream Or Is It A Yawn?
Another new image with a touch of colour and…..
Title : Memories Of The Scream Or Is It A Yawn?
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Seen Behind The Scene
Another image which shows the power of colour to stimulates the eyes, create another reality and reveal what was happening when……..
Title : Seen Behind The Scene
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Feelings Of Utopia
As I was working through my many photographs from the music festival I realised once more….Art can be created at any time…….often spontaniously. This work is one of these.
Title : Feelings Of Utopia
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A Moment Of Memory
A new mixed media artwork…….
Title : A Moment Of Memory
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Conversation
This unusual mixed media artwork on paper was done last year…….
Title : Conversation
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The Girl Who Could See Beyond Tomorrow
Sometimes magical things just happen. Such was the case of……..
Title : The Girl Who Could See Beyond Tomorrow
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Discoveries That Are Not Hard To Find
Apollo has taught me many things as we travel around together. One is to seek the everyday…..appreciate it and find art in it…..
Title : Discoveries That Are Not Hard To Find
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My Mont Sainte-Victoire
Cezanne painted over 60 versions of the Saint-Victoire mountain which formed part of his powerful contribution to Western Art and influenced many artists including Picasso.
Today’s new photographic image is hinting at………
Title : My Mont Sainte-Victoire
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Journey Into The Unknown – Another Place
New painting (detail)……. Title : Journey Into The Unknown – Another Place
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Not Comedy And Tragedy
I have always loved theatre, live performanes….in fact anything live on stage. Those lights, the darkness, the color, the sounds and the people…..all magical!!!! And with theatre is the symbol of Comedy and Tragedy. This image reminds me of it but it is different.
So here is another recent painting/mixed medium work on paper……
Title : Not Comedy And Tragedy
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When The Rains Came – Pathway
Another image created from the result of recent flooding……… Title : When The Rains Came – Pathway
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The Canoeist
Recently I got several mysterious photographs of …….Title : The Canoeist
As you may know I have always loved J M W Turner’s art particularly his late works.
This image is in that area.
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Drawings From The Heart No1
Here are three charcoal drawings…..
Titled : Drawings From The Heart No1
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Smell The Smoke
Some time ago I took this photograph where you could …….. Title : Smell The Smoke
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The Illusion Of Confusion
Confusion is a state we all go through at some time or other………..
With creativity it is a necessary part of the act.
We should welcome it …….embrace it but know it for what it really is …….. a place we MUST pass through.
For it is only by passing through the mental state of confusion do we come to see the light of truth.
Title : The Illusion Of Confusion
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Dream Walkers
New photo image……. Title : Dream Walkers
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Dreaming Of An Unknown Place
New mixed medium painting…….. Title : Dreaming Of An Unknown Place
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The Dance
As I was looking through a portfolio of my previous works I came across this charcoal drawing……….. Title : The Dance
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The 500th Post
Today is my 500th post.
Thank you for your support because without it……… I probably would have given up long ago.
Hopefully I have contributed something to your life……..as you have to mine.
Wishing you all the very best of blogging…….and life in the future.
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I wrote the following poem as a direct response to seeing how young people are behaving badly after much drinking late at night.
Blue skies delight but not at night
For they take flight
before midnight
The way is clear
except with much beer
for then the fog descends
Obscuring reason and lighting up stupidity
But like all things
the day begins
anew.
Feelings are clear
without much beer
and light the day and night
for all is good
without
the…. could
the… should, the ….would,
and fogs appear only at our choosing.
A Poem by R. J. Burgess
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Three Bags Full On The River
Person/s unknown have made an effort to dispose of their rubbish in an orderly if unusual manner.
Here was a photo opportunity for me.
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A Taste Of The New In Nerang
Many artists are drawn to rundown places because of their cheap rents and large spaces. This environment stimulates creativity and allows the artist to focus on what is really important in life…… deeper values and meaning.
Then, as many artists move to this less desirable area they work their magic introducing trendy looking coffee shops art galleries, boutiques etc………and prices rise. Soon the area is “the place” to live.
The irony is……..many artists are forced to move on and find another place to develop.
This was my experience in New York.
Arriving in the 80’s and setting up residence in a SoHo loft/studio in lower Manhattan.
The area was changing and by mid 90’s it area was being referred to as a “Mall” environment with most of the galleries moving to Chelsea on the lower West side.
I moved to a large loft in an old factory at the sleepy less known area at Long Island City just across the river from Grand Central Station at 42nd Street.
Such is…… The Artist’s Cycle Of Renewal
Now I find the same process at work where I am now…….they are advertising…..The Changing Face of Nerang.
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