Inspiration

This is another new painting on 15 stretched canvases. My intention was to go somewhere else with lots of colour. Suddenly this monochrome painting appeared which is nothing like I expected. However this image surprised and delighted me going far beyond what I had imagined. A painting has a life of its own.

The Likelihood of Progress

This is a new combined image. Wonders never cease.

The Wonders of Wobberly Paws

Sunset Clouds

Posted by burgessart on July 23, 2021

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Recently I was amazed and captured this stunning sunset. Unfortunately this was only a small part of the sky.

Sunset Clouds

Along The Shore

Posted by burgessart on May 29, 2021

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Here is a random photo taken on a picture perfect day.

Along The Shore

Untitled

Posted by burgessart on May 20, 2021

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When we start out as an artist one of our first aims is to learn to see the world as it really is. To render every detail or at least to be aware of them. Then we can learn to express our feelings to what we see about us. Somewhere along the way we can let go of the outer and focus on the inner which opens up a Universe of new discoveries. These can be simple or profound. But one thing is sure……it will be very different to anything we have seen before.

Untitled

This painting is inspired by New York works.

New Untitled Painting

Still Hope for Wildlife Conservation

Posted by burgessart on May 10, 2021

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On a recent morning ride I saw two large kangaroos move rapidly along a nearby fenced area. They moved so quickly I was unable to photograph them. Then with camera still ready I was delighted when a smaller one followed the same pathway. With major developments happening everywhere it is so heartwarming to see areas still remaining to conserve wildlife.

Still Hope for Wildlife Conservation

Here is another in this series. A secret place, a huge studio where images just appear gallery-like on these unfinished hidden walls. These photographs and paintings from my past suddenly appear before me as if in a dream. There scale has changed as if they are crying out for my… or your attention. Too long have they been buried in my archives. They want to be seen!

Studio Of The Unreal Five

Here is another in this series. A secret place, a huge studio where images just appear gallery-like on these unfinished hidden walls. These photographs and paintings from my past suddenly appear before me as if in a dream. There scale has changed as if they are crying out for my… or your attention. Too long have they been buried in my archives. They want to be seen!

Studio Of The Unreal

Artist’s Cats

Posted by burgessart on March 21, 2021

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Throughout history artists have had cats. As well as many other things they nurture our souls. Their lights shine deeply within our hearts. Their presence is enough to fill a home with peace and love.

Artist’s Cats

Walkers By The Sea

Posted by burgessart on March 11, 2021

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This is a recent photograph captured one morning along the waters edge.

Walkers By The Sea

This is a digital update version of my previous image.

The Wishing Well

Journey

Posted by burgessart on January 9, 2021

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This is a new triptych painting describing a varied and dynamic journey. Like all journeys it is full of mystery and discoveries both profound and simple.

Journey

Dancing With Picasso

Posted by burgessart on December 24, 2020

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Here is a new painting which was a direct response to dancing through several Picasso Still Life and Figure paintings. When I asked what he thought about it he said….. “Bloody terrible mate” in a pronounced Aussie accent. (I didn’t think he could speak Australian) Then he reminded me of the initial reaction to Les Demoiselles d’Avignon…. “It was terrible too! “

Dancing With Picasso

Discovering a new landscape is always exciting…..especially when they come from within.

Landscapes From Within

Sharing A Perch

Posted by burgessart on October 30, 2020

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Here are two unlikely friends sharing a perch.

Sharing A Perch

Following yesterday’s post here is a detail with double exposure to give some insight into the…. Unseen.

Detail of the Unseen

Way Exceed The Physical

Posted by burgessart on October 9, 2020

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The benefits of a morning ride way exceed the physical. Each morning as I ride around the Wetlands my spirit soars with the sounds and stunning visual scenes which unfold before me. Here is just one of many which delight my eyes.

Way Exceed The Physical

Dancing Through A Storm

This is a new mixed media painting on paper.

Storms can be so threatening and it is a refreshing and uplifting feeling if you can believe you are dancing through it.

Dancing Through A Storm

New Painting With Figures

Posted by burgessart on August 9, 2020

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New Painting With Figures

This is a close up of my latest painting. There are figures in a Cafe being served by a waiter. Although all my work is about mystery and you need to see what you can find. Life is like that. We see outward signs of things and we somehow put it all together.

But if we delve deeper much more is revealed.

New Painting With Figures

Here is a very rough video preview of a new painting. It’s all about “feelings” and I hope it is transmitted to you.

I have always felt Art is a living thing….. or should be. It should make us feel more alive. Elevate our spirits. Make our hearts race.

Preview of New Painting

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