writing an artists statement

Spent a lovely day fishing the Noosa River and caught a nice feed of bream for dinner, so glad Im finished Writing an Artists Statement , that is what Ive been doing instead of painting for several days. It is something Ive had to do for the Kenilworth Art Prize, its years since Ive entered a competition and having to write artspeak is not my thing. Expressing what your painting says in words is quite challenging and does make you think about what you are trying to express I must admit even if it just comes down to the fact that I paint because I really enjoy it.

Kenilworth is a pretty little country town in the hinterland of the Northern Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. Late September the town celebrates Art and has workshops, art shows etc. it is a big event for a small town. Ive enrollled in a 4 day Masters oil landscape workshop with John Wilson at that time so it will be fun

My latest art book purchases are very good .

Collage Techniques by Gerald Brommer, is a good overview of techniques including a historical summary. Limited demonstations however. The book is a little old and quality of pictures is showing how today we are spoilt for quality and can be a little picky.

The other book is by Lois Griffel, Painting the Impressionist Landscape. It is excellent and a great book for the serious impressionist painter, lots of reading and practical exercises to get you started. She uses the palette knife and no brushes.

A real joy, fast cleanup.

Go to http://loisgriffel.com/ to see her brilliant colour. Im working on the first block exercise and will post a pic soon

Hoping to visit Childers, this weekend for the Craft Festival, a new experience
until later

My Latest Instructional Publication Kermit and Friends

Commonly found in gardens on the Sunshine Coast Queensland

A Slippery customer

Learn How to Paint frogs by Chris Hobel in Fine Art Essentials presented by Fine art and Decorative Painting Vol 16 #8

This cute green tree frog lives in my garden and inspired me to paint Kermit and Friends for the Magazine

Learn to paint Cuddly Koalas By Chris Hobel latest published article

Paint Cuddly Koalas by Chris Hobel using Jo Sonja Acrylics. Detailed instructions are in the latest Fine Art and Decorative Painting Magazine Vol 16 #7

Koalas are cute Australian marsupials that live in trees and also are becoming rare. They still roam around the area where I live but are seen less frequently due to car accidents taking their lives. They are not bears. During very hot conditions they are willing to make friends inorder to get water as was the case this summer in Southern Australia

Seascape Painting Noosa Heads by Chris Hobel

Seascape Painting by Chris Hobel

close ups on left side

New painting

Main Beach, Noosa Heads, Queensland- Daily Painting by Chris Hobel

Before and After Painting.

Sometimes I decide to alter a finished painting a year or so after completion.I was not happy with the colour of the ocean or sky, so Ive made a few changes and also added some human interest. I would love to hear your comments

Which Painting do you prefer?

Colourful Textured Abstract painting by Chris Hobel

Colourful Textured Abstract Painting by Chris Hobel
61x76 cms (sold)
I used lots of modelling compound and multiple paint layers to create this contemporary painting