Mandarines with Blue Pot

 

Once, there were three mandarines,
And a small pot of blue in between.
Whilst they got acquainted
I stood back and painted
And the scene seen here now's what I seen (or saw, whatever).

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Portrait of Andrew MacKenzie OAM

 

This was painted as part of the Victorian Artists' Society Portrait Painters in Action day 2025.  The day is a hive of activity and should more accurately be called the Portrait Painters Action day as it's the opposite of inaction.

And many many thanks to Mr Andrew MacKenzie OAM for being a patient and considerate sitter.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Pears with Enamelware Saucepan

 

In order to raise money, the three pears decided to crowd saucepan.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Picquot Ware Jug with Quinces

 

Having painted so many quinces recently, I've almost earned the nickname Timas Aquinces.  And I'm aware I haven't included the Picquot ware jug in the pun; or maybe I have?

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Pumpkin and Ladle

 

Both pumpkin and ladle (these particular specimens) appeared in a painting from earlier this year; their reappearance is partly due to my love of gourd and the fact I'm a bit of a ladles man.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24"

Lemons with Ceramic Jug

 

The lemons are out in front, and the jug is a pour second.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Splitpoint Lighthouse, Aireys Inlet

 

A little memento to take away from the recent Victorian Artists' Society paintout: I wanted to bring home the beacon.

Oil on plywood, 9" x 5"

Towards Skenes Creek from Marriner's Lookout, Apollo Bay

 

For as long as I remain at a high vantage point, I'm constantly on the lookout.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve, Apollo Bay

 

To paint this scene, I had to lower the Barham somewhat.

Oil on plywood, 9" x 5"

P.S. It would have been better to have raised the bar as this will be one of my entries in this year's VAS 9 x 5 Exhibition.

Biddles Beach, Petticoat Creek

 

This is a quick sketch from the first day of the most recent Victorian Artists' Society paint-out weekend.  After a long drive, I was perhaps a wee bit distracted -- I biddled whilst foam churned.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Corella Pears with Small Stoneware Bottle

 

To prepare this scene it was necessary to corral a pair and a half of pears.  To paint it, I had to concentrate so as not to lose my bottle.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Persimmon with Flour Sifter

 

I started this painting over a week ago and ran out of time to finish.  As such, I had to replace the persimmon because the original one had ripened to the point that it was persimmona non grata.  The stand-in was a make-sift solution.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Quinces with Stoneware Jar and Persimmon

 

Quincy Stones was a persimmon of significance in the music industry

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

P.S. This started life as a quick demo for one of my recent workshops; I found it yesterday and quite liked it, so recreated the scene in order to complete it.

Exhibition: Leave No Tone Unturned

 

Folks,

In a world of emissions and rude impositions --

With stifled ambitions and scant recognition --

Can I make a submission or put a petition?

For my proposition (is): you make it your mission, to 

Put cares in remission and observe apparitions

Of mixed compositions in tonal traditions.

Though I risk repetition, I request transposition

To my latest edition of art exhibitions.*

In short, I'm having another exhibition.  I'd love you to come along for a gander.

When:

Friday 18th April - Monday 21st April 2025

Friday 25th April - Sunday 27th April 2025

10(ish)am - 4pm

Where:

The Milk Bar Gallery

66a Piper Street

Kyneton 3444

Web:

https://paintingaday.net

https://www.instagram.com/tim.murphy/

https://milkbargallery.com.au/

I'll be in attendance most of the time, but please let me know if you plan to visit so I can be on hand to pontificate about the artwork.

*Though no precondition, I support acquisitions.

Quinces and Persimmons

 

Painting is one percent quince-spiration and ninety-nine percent persimmon-spiration.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Lemons with Stoneware Jars

 

To truly paint something you have to get into the mind of the object; therefore, if you think like a stone(ware), it's a piece of pith.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Workshop: An Approach to Tonal Realism

 

Please join me for an oil painting workshop in Kyneton's historic Piper Street during the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival.

Two separate workshops will be conducted over two weekends allowing attendees to complete a still life work following methods inspired by Australian Tonalist approaches to oil painting.

All materials will be supplied and no prior painting experience is necessary.  Accommodation and meals are the responsibility of attendees but I'm happy to assist with bookings on request.

Dates:

Workshop 1 (SOLD OUT)

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025

Workshop 2 (SOLD OUT)

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April 2025

Time:

10am - 5pm (including lunch break)

Cost:

$350 (per workshop)

Where:

The Milk Bar Gallery

66a Piper Street

Kyneton 3444

Email:

milkbargallery@gmail.com

Book now:

https://milkbargallery.com.au/

Small Copper Jug with Persimmon

 

I've painted this small copper jug many, many times, which reminds me of the old saying, little and often fills the persimmon.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Onions with Saucepan

 

I painted this at my partner's place where I'm still trying to figure out the lighting.  Though I'm fairly confident that I know my onions, I wasn't sure how the pot would pan out.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10" 

Pears with Oil Lamp

 

All sweetness and light

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"