I have been flexing my abstraction muscles – and it sure felt good. Oils on 4×4″ deep edge canvas. Inspired by the view out to the Tasman Sea.
Author: Catherine Barker-Sheard
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Same, but different
Yep, still
working on the photographs of shadows. Working on the “what happens if” possibilities. Here are two of my favorites for the week…Share this:
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Back to the landscape – again
Okay, so the fire is out. The remains are going to be sprayed with liquid plastic to stop the ashes flying. The government is being petitioned to help pay for a proper clean-up. Work is returning to normal – so it’s back to the landscape I go.This is another in a small series of 6×6″ acrylic abstracts based on views of the cliffs round Patea beach. They all use a similar colour palette but each one is based on a different vantage point or angle. A slice of the New Zealand landscape especially for you. For sale on Etsy.Share this:
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More fluffing with photos
I have an exhibition in Wellington later this year, and am working through some options with my tutor. Here’s some of the latest try-outs.Share this:
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Some results are in
So far, so good. The health authorities released initial test results today, which show no asbestos on the dust samples they collected around town the day after the fire. Results from the air samples they collected will not be available for another 36 hours or so.
I spent my Saturday at work, handing out rubbish bags and gloves for the clean up, and repeating the advice I have been provided with. Human nature can be a funny thing and, in the last two days or so, I have seen some of the best and worst that stress brings out in people. Obviously because it is my work I can’t say much, but I will say this. It is often the people who have encountered the most risk, with the most to lose, who are also the most patient and understanding that some answers cannot be provided instantly. Enough said!
On the home front, most of the smoke smell has gone thank goodness. I have a bit of a cough etc, kind of like hayfever, but that’s all. Just a normal reaction to exposure to yucky smoke.
I have to work again tomorrow, Sunday, so hope things go well. Having dealt with 600 worried people in two days, I’m a bit tired out.
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