While we have mentioned that THE CURMUDGEONSⓒ are not into frequency as quality is what drives the three blogs and their posts, I thought that it is time to write a new post.
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Today I have photographed some of the landscape-oriented paintings we have hanging in different parts of our house. Please note that in the interests of retaining the true essence of the artwork I haven't put too much emphasis into the technical perfection of the photographs. I think that this would distract and detract- don't you?
CYNTHIA TAYLOR
Sunshine after the rain - Northland
Cynthia Taylor is known for her unique New Zealand inspired paintings. She grew up in a family of artists and has been exhibiting since 1970.
"Landscapes remain my first love and has played a big part in both my paintings and my life. I think of myself as very much a New Zealand artist.." - Cynthia Taylor.
PETER MCINTYRE
Gum tree
Peter McIntyre was one of New Zealand's most famous artists. He also came from a family of artists and his son Simon is very active as a painter today. His daughter Sara is an accomplished photographer as well.
McIntyre had the title of official war artist for 2NZEF in the second world war. It was in North Africa that my father met him and maintained contact for the rest of their lives. This oil painting was given to my mother by Peter McIntyre in the 1970s.
IAN ROBERTSON
The Pumpshed
Robertson was a very prolific New Zealand artist and quite a character. He excelled in the mixed use of oils and acrylics and was able to put vibrant life into his paintings. The greens in this painting virtually shine out of the canvas and light up our study.
SIMON WILLIAMS
Sandy Bay, Rakino Island - triptych.
Simon Williams is a New Zealand artist who studied his craft in Europe and worked in Australia where he won major awards. In New Zealand he has made a name for himself with his outstanding paintings of the islands in the Hauraki Gulf. This island is Rakino which I flew over every second week in a helicopter to Waiheke Island when I worked for a wine company there. I love this view which is faithfully recorded. This is a very large painting in three panels and takes up one wall of our lounge. It is also meaningful for The Old Girl as she bought it in memory of her father who died in 2006.
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HAROLD COOP
Various
Harold Coop is The Old Girl's favourite artist.
He is a New Zealand eye surgeon who is as celebrated in his medical work as much as he is in his artistic work. We have about twenty of his paintings and I should collate them for another post.
These are some of his 'landscape' paintings that we have in the house. we have others in the apartment in Auckland which I don't have photographs of.
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| Mount Cook - acrylic |
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| Coastal |
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| Coastal Bay oil |
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| Urupukapuka watercolour |
TONY ROCHE
Wanganui River
Tony Roche is a New Zealand artist (born 1961) who specialises in landscapes.
He is sought after wth his paintings being snapped up by world-wide collectors.
This oil painting is reminiscent of the great artists of the 19th century with the vibrant colours and super-real bush scenes.
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We at THE CURMUDGEONSⓒ trust that you enjoyed this little preview and welcome you to come visit us sometime soon. Visual art is gentle and such a nice life-enhancement. It doesn't assault the senses like some forms of music does. THE CULTURED CURMUDGEONⓒ will publish future posts on 'acceptable' music but will never abuse viewers with indulgent instrumental solos particularly from percussion instruments. Thank you.
We're building a stockpile of snare drums. Just warning you.
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