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How to Abstract the Landscape - Part 1
I’ve had numerous requests to blog about techniques I use to create abstract landscapes. There are several methods an artist can try but...

How to Abstract the Landscape- part 2
So let’s continue from part one where I showed you has to use a photo of the landscape, or in this case, of a coastal beach, to create...


Diving into Abstract
“Abstract art is actually one of the most difficult styles of art to master. It requires a sound understanding of the elements of design, an


Walks on the Beach
Walks on the beach, smell the salty air, hear the rhythm of the ocean. Exploring rock pools and feeling the sand between your toes. It’s...


Capturing Micro Worlds
‘Uluru Dreaming’ - Micro worlds feature largely in my mixed media works. Here, an Australian sunset reflecting on Uluru, inspired the...


Snippets of My Process pt 2
Continuing on from my last blog and sharing a little bit more with you. So here’s that loose canvas I showed you earlier with it’s first...


Snippets of My Creating Process
I thought I’d share some of my creating process...well actually this is only one of quite a few start processes I use. I shared some of...


Healing River
56x76cm inks, watercolour and acrylic on 300gsm Arches paper. Unframed. The Story: Let the river flow over you! Washing away your cares,...


Visions and Dreams in 2018!
Above: Gold Coast, Queensland. As we are settling into Queensland, after our move here from NSW in June, I'm feeling very excited about...

Journey- Using Abstract Art to Tell a Story
Above: 'Journey - X Marks the Spot 1' , mixed media on paper on canvas 14x11" OEAlexander ©2017 Birth of a new series I've started...


Immerse...Ride the Wave!
Although I'm not a longboard rider I have lots of friends who are. 🐬I grew up surrounded by boards, wetsuits and tanks having a brother...


The Ever Changing Tide
This week I finished two new abstract expressionistic seascapes which I titled 'The Ever- Changing Tide 1 & 2'. 'The Ever -Changing Tide...
















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