6.2.12
And now for something completely different...
I've just finished a drawing of an old great house in Jamaica called Claremont House. For those of you who don't know I once, many years ago, trained in architectural drafting and rendering so every once in a while I like to flex the old drafting skills.
'Claremont House' was the great house for the Claremont Plantation in the parish of St Mary, Jamaica. It was Once owned by the Constantine family and later became a college run by the Society of Friends.
It is said Claremont was once notorious for a tragic and often seen 'duppy', Jamaican work for ghost. Travelers who passed the house on their way to the near-by village of Claremont were said to observe a frantically waving female figure clad in white, appearing in great distress in one of the second story turret windows. As passers by watched she would be hauled back violently into the room and out of sight... until the next time. This female figure became locally known as 'the Lady in White'
It is said Claremont was once notorious for a tragic and often seen 'duppy', Jamaican work for ghost. Travelers who passed the house on their way to the near-by village of Claremont were said to observe a frantically waving female figure clad in white, appearing in great distress in one of the second story turret windows. As passers by watched she would be hauled back violently into the room and out of sight... until the next time. This female figure became locally known as 'the Lady in White'
(If you'd like a copy I have them up in my shop)
30.1.12
Free Paint!!
Australia's been great I keep getting free stuff in my post box!!
Last week it was free paint c/o the lovely folks at Windsor & Newton
Last week it was free paint c/o the lovely folks at Windsor & Newton
22.1.12
White Noise Cards Now available @ RobinClareArt.etsy.com
Cards with images from my White Noise series are now available in my online shop in sets of 4, 8 and 16. Printed on matte Hannamule sugarcane paper stock (300gsm) (100% sustainable & archival - 75% sugarcane fiber, 25% recycled cotton) and accompanied by 100% recycled 100gsm envelopes.
16.1.12
A couple of old Jamaican Party posters
I thought I'd share a bit of my inspiration for the Jamaica series starting with some old Jamaican party posters. You can still see similar posters around Ja if you keep your eyes open.
However the more modern party advertising style has embraced the digital age as has the language and tone of imagery used. Messages and names have become much more provocative.
"Where pictures tell the story of the upcoming show today, words were the preferred medium of the early promoters. That was to change 11 years ago." Leighton Williams, Staff Reporter, Jamaica Gleaner
10.1.12
Dancing Boys
After giving you many dancing girls to look at here are some boys to even things out...
9.1.12
Milkyway T-shirt now available through my etsy shop
After many weeks of sourcing I've managed to find a very high quality printer and some awesome quality t-shirts in both feel and depth of colour. The T-shirt is digitally printed so the the colour really pops and it's got a wonderful feel as you run your fingers across.
Buy now for $45.00 + shipping
8.1.12
Soundclash Blog review of 2011 Jamaica Party Season
The Soundclash Blog has an excellent run down of the 2011 Jamaica Street Part Season, which saw a different event for almost everyday of 2011 calendar. With some new standards like Mojito Mondays located in the parking lots of Suzy's bakery, Hammer Fridays and Container Saturdayz. Some short lived runs like Swagg Tuesdays and the demise of some of the more famous or infamous street parties like Passa Passa and Dutty Fridayz. Read the full rundown here
Shell Dung - to take by storm. ie. di DJ shell dung di place
23.12.11
Group Show: Answers on the Front of a Postcard - Opus Fine Art, Newcastle, UK
The exhibition consists entirely of unique postcard-sized works created by Opus Fine Art's stable of artists with each work priced at £150 including VAT and framing! This exhibition gives collectors the opportunity to pick the perfect low priced and highly collectable gift for a loved one to deck their halls with over the festive period.
This exhibition is open to the public, by appointment only, from 2 December 2011 to 27 January 2012 at Opus Fine Art, Milburn House, Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1NR.
Contact enquiries@opus-art.com to register your interest in this exhibition.
Contact enquiries@opus-art.com to register your interest in this exhibition.
Artists included in the exhibition are Andrea Allan, Ben Allen, Jonathan Alibone, Vasilis Avramidis, Kim Baker,Joseph Borzotta, Tanja Boukal, Charlotte Bracegirdle, Rachel Louise Brown, Dean Cavanagh, Robin Clare, Tintin Cooper,Bonnie and Clyde, Richard Davidson, Dixon (Juan Carlos Noria), Michele Fletcher, Carne Griffiths, Tony Hull, Joanna Hutton, Nathan James, Kelly Jayne, April Jarocka, Brian Jones, Hayden Kays, Chris Kettle, Linda Lencovic, Miranda Lopatkin, Simon Mackness, Mantis, Sarah Maple, Alexandra McLain, Josie McCoy (work pictured), Ali Miller, Sue Moffitt,Edward Monovich, Kuzana Ogg, Jamie Paul, Judy Ragagli, Gurpran Rau, SHEONE, Clare Shields, Henrik Simonsen,Geraldine Swayne, Charlotte Stubbs, Tracy Sweeney and Lex Thomas.
To view the full list of artworks in this exhibition please see the artwork page here.
To view the full list of artworks in this exhibition please see the artwork page here.
The postcard exhibition will run alongside a solo show of new work from Kim Baker whose paintings evoke an inner world, but also work with the tangible, visceral qualities of oil paint.
19.12.11
Appliances on Patterns @ Blackwattle Cafe in Glebe
The Appliance on Pattern paintings are getting a second outing in Sydney and will be at the Blackwattle Cafe until mid February 2012.
The Blackwattle cafe, housed in a gorgeously restored heritage building, Bellevue House, is sat overlooking Blackwattle Bay with a wonderful view of the Anzac Bridge and Sydney's CBD. With a chilled out atmosphere created for whiling away long summer evenings, excellent food and addictive coffee, supplied by local roasters, and art what more could you ask for..?
Blackwattle Cafe
55 Leichhardt Street
Gebe NSW 2037
www.blackwattlecafe.com
Open - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays 8am - 4pm
Thursdays - Fridays 8am - 8pm
Closed - 25th - 27th Dec & 1st -2nd Jan
www.blackwattlecafe.com
The Blackwattle cafe, housed in a gorgeously restored heritage building, Bellevue House, is sat overlooking Blackwattle Bay with a wonderful view of the Anzac Bridge and Sydney's CBD. With a chilled out atmosphere created for whiling away long summer evenings, excellent food and addictive coffee, supplied by local roasters, and art what more could you ask for..?
Blackwattle Cafe
55 Leichhardt Street
Gebe NSW 2037
www.blackwattlecafe.com
Open - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays 8am - 4pm
Thursdays - Fridays 8am - 8pm
Closed - 25th - 27th Dec & 1st -2nd Jan
www.blackwattlecafe.com
24.11.11
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