Abstracting rock patterns

Clovelly and the Vans

Chinese Paint and Ink on Rice Paper

42cm x 40cm

Clovelly Monochrome Ink Sketch

Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

58cm x 42cm

In these ink sketches I am reducing the landscape to pattern from the water and rock. The sandstone rock provides endless reference for abstraction.

Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club in July

Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club in July

Acrylic, Watercolour, Ink and Oil Pastel on Card

64cm x 51cm

Clovelly Swell

Clovelly Swell

Watercolour and Ink

29cm x 21cm

The swell at Clovelly can be very dramatic in rough seas. The waves collide into the reef just outside the bay but still retain enough energy to crash over onto the concrete platforms. The long narrow bay draws the water in creating distinct channels with the dark blue rip moving away from the beach and the white wash moving towards the beach.

Clovelly Beach in Autumn

 Clovelly Swimmers in Autumn

Mixed Media on Paper

49cm x 62cm

 I never thought i would be one to blog but, hey, 'everyone is doing it', so let the nazel gazing begin. Today's artwork is a view over Clovelly Beach. It is hard to believe this little oasis is in the middle of a city. Perhaps i still have my pommy immigrant perspective but i always feel like i am on holiday when i come to this beach.