Robi's Discussion Blog

Back to Basics

2012-02-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

I've now settled into the new studio space and have started off by going back to the good old Wet on Wet technique of painting landscapes. I was feeling like I was taking myself way too seriously and needed to start painting just for the joy of it. So I went on You Tube and watch some vids by Bob Ross and remembered how much fun it is to create on the fly.
Here is an example of some of the work that's coming out.
Hope you enjoy.

Cheers, Robi

Relocation

2012-02-22T19:41:00.000-08:00

Well after an epic struggle to find a new place to live we finally moved!
We are now living in Brisbane and in the inner suburbs.
A far cry from my last place with Kangaroos, Monitor Lizards and lots of trees. However, it does have some big advantages.
I have finally got my large shed where I will spend much of my time painting. As a mater of fact it is the first space I set up, even before putting my bed together. Hopefully I will be able to produce some nice new work there.

Cheers, Robi

Time Gets Away

2012-01-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

It has been more then 6 months since I last posted to this site. It's not that Iv'e been sitting on my backside doing nothing, but have been very busy recording a new album. This has been a collaboration with an old friend and has captured most of my free time. The album should be out soon and will be available on iTunes. I will let everyone know the release date as soon as I know.

As far as my art work goes. I have only just started painting again and have a new vigour and enjoying the process of creating works again.

I am hoping to update this blog on a more regular basis and keep you informed about the work that is being produced.

Have a wonderful 2012 and I hope to be hearing about all your adventures in the world of art.

Cheers for now, Robi

Gold Coast Exhibition

2011-05-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,
I will be showing several of my works at The Cavern over the month of June. These are the paintings that have just come back from the "Private Lives" exhibition in Brisbane. They will be on display from 01/06/11 till 30/06/11 @
The Cavern
Nobby Beach, Gold Coast Hwy, Gold Coast.

Enjoy. Robi
www.robigallery.com

Original Oil Paintings by Robi

2011-05-13T19:32:00.000-07:00

This months highlight art work is "Devil's Marbles". A piece depicting the hardness and strange nature of the Australian bush. It is a not figurative work but utilises the colour and form of the desert.
the work has only just come back from the "Private Lives" exhibition held in Brisbane.
It's beautifully framed and varnished.
For price, visit the website www.robigallery.com or contact me through this blog site.

Cheers, Robi

I can't believe this is still happening!

2011-05-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

We are now more then a decade into the 21st century yet in some parts of the world we are still back in the Middle Ages.

At the moment in Uganda there is a bill that is trying to get through parliament for the death penalty for being gay. How can we let such a thing happen? Whatever your beliefs are on homosexuality, the fact is that this is an abomination of basic human rights.

Hound your Foreign Minister. Email or Facebook your friends. It’s not that people don’t care, but most people don’t even know that this is happening! Let them know what you think of this. The more we get involved, the better chance we have of pressuring the Ugandan government to downturn this bill.

We have done this once before and we have managed to get them to hold off till Friday before it goes back before parliament.

This is the link to the petition page. It will only take 10 seconds of your time but will make a huge difference in bringing some parts of the world up to speed.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/uganda_stop_homophobia_petition/?copy

If countries want to participate in the global community than they need to know that there are standards around human rights that need to be upheld.

Robi

Exhibition

2011-05-10T04:38:00.000-07:00

Last chance to see the "Private Lives" exhibition at the Mater Gallery, Brisbane. The exhibition features three of my works and is being pulled down on Friday.

Cheers, Robi

Quick Thought -

2011-04-30T22:06:00.000-07:00

"If you open your mind up too much, Your brain might fall out!" - Ripped from Tim Michin who ripped it from some other dude!

European Union to Regulate Herbal Products

2011-04-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

European Union to Regulate Herbal Products

Reflections

2011-04-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

This is one of my early works. It has been hanging in my living room for over three years. It was painted back when I was mainly painting in acrylic and shows the style starting to come out which would be begin to develop in my later paintings. I am now ready to let go and put it up for sale. I trust it will go to a good home.

Cheers, Robi

For this and other work, go to: www.robigallery.com

Title: Reflections
Medium: Acrylic on canvas stretcher
Size: 95 x 110cm
Price: $1100

Ghost Gum's # 7

2011-04-26T19:20:00.000-07:00

Ghost Gum's # 7
Oil on canvas stretcher, 125 x 95cm
This original work is for sale at: robigallery.com or Phone : +61 416 723 788
for price and shipping

Cheers, Robi

A brief Bio

2011-04-26T05:28:00.000-07:00

"Like most white collar middle class families growing up in Australia in the 60’s, we had the standard faded Albert Namatjira print hanging in the dining room. We were lucky in that we had not one but two. I remember thinking to myself, “I just don’t get it, what’s all the fuss”. Many years later I was browsing through a small highly priced gallery in Sydney and there sitting on the floor in the corner, something amazing caught my eye. It was an original Namatjira and it was stunning. I finally got what the fuss was all about! I had never seen the bush in such beautiful and depth of colour. I look at this as the start of my love of art.
I have been painting now for nearly 4 years and have been fortunate to have several exhibitions of my work on the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
I only use oils, as this gives me more freedom to move the paint around and allow the work to give hints on what it wants next.

Although I have a rough idea of what the work will look like when finished, the truth is that through the process of painting it always ends up taking on a life of its own.
I am not a figurative artist. Nor do I try to be. But rather I like to distort the figures, change around the colours and let the work breathe."
I hope you enjoy this work. Cheers, Robi

Latest Work

2011-04-26T01:47:00.000-07:00

These are two of a new series of works which are currently for sale.
Prints are also available. Check these and other original oil paintings at: www.robigallery.com