Plein Air Oil Painting

I went to Banyule Swamp this afternoon. It was a lovely weather, 30°C. 

This is my favourite spot, looking towards a homestead on the hill. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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Oil painting lesson with Gregory Smith

The fourth session. 

I changed the background and the foreground. 

I spent the rest on the drapery. I had no idea, but Greg gave me a precious tip. 

I think I’ll finish it next week. 

Work in progress. 

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Oil painting at LastPeek Studio

In the morning I did a small floral study in my room. I got gorgeous roses from my client Petrina a couple days ago. 

I spent 1.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 12x9 in. 

In the afternoon I drove to my favourite studio in Thornbury. 

We had Carmine. I’ve painted him before. A great model. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Unfinished 

Oil on panel. 16x20 in. 

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Jade is working at Covet&Co Creative Studio in Ivanhoe, Melbourne after leaving Zucci Hairdressing

Introducing our new team member Jade, a very creative hairstylist. 

She decided to leave Zucci Hairdressing after abhorrent experience. 

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Covet&Co Creative Studio in Ivanhoe, Melbourne, Australia

I made a short film of the salon where I’m working at the moment. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

I went to Banyule Flat Reserve this afternoon. 

This is my favourite walk, from Pony Club to Main Yarra Trail. There’re three silos along the way. 

It was very quiet and gorgeous weather. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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Self portrait oil painting

Another selfie in my studio (bathroom) this afternoon. 

I spent 2 hours. 

Oil on canvas 12x9 in. 

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Oil painting lesson with Gregory Smith

It’s great to be back in the studio. 

I picked up a cast and had no idea about what to do with it. Greg helped me arrange other stuff. 

It’s a good start. 

Work in progress. 16x20 in. 

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Oil painting at LastPeek Studio

I went to my favourite studio in Thornbury this afternoon. 

We had Leila today. A lovely model. 

I’m not entirely happy with this one, but she was a joy to paint. 

Henry made a fabulous cake. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Unfinished 

Oil on panel. 16x20 in. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

I drove to Murchison Gap Lookout in Strath Creek, about 1.5 hour drive north-east of Melbourne this afternoon. 

Weather was irresistible. A gorgeous day. 

It was hazy at first. I always have difficulty in creating a distance. This kind of panoramic view is really a challenge. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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