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The Blake Studio

Locality: Landsborough, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5439 9558

Address: 36 Graham drive 4550 Landsborough, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.chrisblakeart.com

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25.01.2022 Well Guys I got a bit of a buzz doing a post on my Facebook page so I thought that its time I started to use the Blake Studio page as a way to introduce my work to my artist friends ,and tell them some of our adventures .Carol and I have recently returned from a very [well I think so ] workshop in Darwin, it was a bit touch and go for a while if we would get away .A few days before we [we being a good mate of mine. Carol booked to fly to Darwin the next Friday I dont think... she had any faith in the Transit getting there ] left the transit camper van was in the Garage having a intermittent problem solved which shut the motor off at any random moment .not the sort of think you would want to happen on an outback road halfway to nowhere.Three days out for scheduled departure, nail biting stuff . But my mechanical genius came up with the answer that had eluded many ,so not without some trepedation we set off . I must say the Transit ran like a dream, and never missed a beat and apart from a tyre problem which delayed us 36 hours in Mt Isa [ no one had our tyre size] It was a good run be it a long one .We picked Carol up late Thursday night and started the workshop saturday morning in was a pastel class and I was pleased to see we had 12 students who were all enthusiastic and keen to work, it was a pleasure to be there .teaching. The following weekend I had an acrylic class ,so the time we had between workshops we spent exploring darwin and the nearby tourist spots like litchfield nat park.After the acrylic workshop which although did not have the numbers was very productive . I must thank all of those guys who made the workshop such an enjoyable experience. . I will leave our trip back to my next post. I leave with a couple of shots sunset at Mindil Beach an the fulls in Litchfield Nat park. Cheers See more

25.01.2022 I have just finished a pastel for the Gympie show its off to the framers tomorrow ,so I thought I will share t with you hope you like it

24.01.2022 In the pipeline: A Paint-Out with Chris on Norfolk Island in March 11 - 18 2017. Check out the details on his website.

23.01.2022 Coming Up: Louise Corke and Chris Blake are excited to present: A 34 day UK Escapade 9th May 11th June 2018 A painting, come photography, come sight-seeing adventure ... Paint alongside Chris and Louise as they discover some wonderful treasures Come and explore some of the amazing western areas of the UK over 34 days. Encompassing Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Itinerary Synopsis: Glasgow 2 days optional Argyllshire 7 days Belfast, Northern Ireland 1 night Ballyvaughan, Ireland 7 days Wales (near Brecon) 7 days Cornwall 7 days London 2 days optional E-mail Chris or get on his website for more details. Places are limited and on the last Scotland trip, they filled very quickly.

22.01.2022 4 paintings in the last couple of weeks this one I have not named yet.Can anyone help out on that? It started out as a quick 20 min exercise sketch. I then spent a good bit longer than that trying to pull it together with out compromising the original integrity of the sketch This is some times a tricky task, if you over do it you could lose it . I think I might have just won out on this one. . What do you think?

21.01.2022 The dare I say finished painting of the demo I did at the Hervey Bay workshop Title Montys Boatyard

21.01.2022 Hi everyone ,Its been awhile since I posted on the Blake Studio ,But I have decided to use this facebook page to promote my work more and learn to sell on this page ,so all work is up for sale contact me on this page or on messenger . This is the latest on the stage coach series ,I will be doing it in pastel next. This one is in acrylic on a 24x18 canvas and unframed.I have tried to paint it in a contemporary manner, movement and atmosphere being the most important aspect I wanted to consider . Pls let me know your thoughts , they are very important to us artists

20.01.2022 Places to visit on the Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall Trip.

19.01.2022 Chris has just returned from a Scottish Adventure- a paint-out with Louise Corke and 10 other artists. Here are some photos.

18.01.2022 I am just posting my latest painting ,picked it up today from Deck the Halls its going into the PSA annual art show next week at Mt Cootha opening night Tuesday 4th Its called Ebb tides Light St Ives Cornwall ,Its made up of 2 or 3 poor images shot into the light at a great distance , it was a challenge but as some on said If you are not challenged you are not painting

18.01.2022 They say what difference a day makes . Well this is the1 /2 sheet demo the next day. Hmmm close maybe a bit better brighter ??? I think that this subject matter needs more thought, maybe a full sheet yet?? for the next PSA show. This one I think I will get printed for cards. Maybe it would great for Christmas cards

16.01.2022 P.S. Click on the En Plein Air information to enlarge it.

16.01.2022 This has been a long time in the making, it is a commission and at last I think its finished .but I bet I will do a bit more to before the new owner gets it. I have called it Cobb & Co To Capertee Its Showing a coach passing down the old back Rd from Capertee to Mudgee. OH yes its all my imagination,but the range is real. Painting size 42 x 28 inches

15.01.2022 I know I have not put much up on F/B put here is my very late entry to the PSA annual .Again the photo is not up to the painting sorry about that

15.01.2022 Gira sugar mill working at night pastel entry PSA annual

12.01.2022 I have it seems to be doing more demo lately than painting, but maybe thats not too a bad thing, at least with a demo you have to work fast and furious. i have been telling my audience to work to a set time.Set a time and stop once the clock says time is up. This is a 45min study of the Sunday demo. It was quite exciting as I did not have the dark reds so i had to improvise. I tried to keep it fresh and loose. Now to see Sunday if I can keep it up in a 2-hour demo at the masters show at Redclffe on a half sheet. Why not come along and find out LOL

12.01.2022 Drawing Figures (From the People in the Landscape e-book) An interesting and easy way of developing your skill at doing figures in different poses is to go to the sports section of the newspaper. There, you have sportsmen in all sorts of poses. Go over the picture a circle or rectangle for the head, a rectangle for the upper body, rectangles for the upper and lower arms, more rectangles for the pelvic area and the upper and lower legs, and triangles for the feet. You will soon get a feel for how to draw the human figure in a range of poses.

11.01.2022 Ok I know it has been a while since I posted something ,so here is a 30x20 inch painting I have been playing around with, its reached a stage where I feel that I can not add much more to make it any better ,after all it only stared out as an oil sketch,It then started to find its self till I reached this stage . It was an interesting journey , and one I may investigate further Please feel free to comment Is this a genre that still has appeal ?

11.01.2022 just a somewhat experimental approach to painting visual shot of a town scene through a wet window. IU now have to decide whether to sign it off do more work?

10.01.2022 never let it be said I cant be a bit versatile The first painting is a pastel was from a photo taken through a bus window on a wet day in Glasgow, the second is me playing up Jackson Pollock with Cherry blossom in the spring, its acrylic on canvas. both are a just try out for larger works.. Question which one do you like best? just image which one would you like to see hung in your house. I am interested in your answers ,

10.01.2022 This is the other 90x90 oil of the koi I rather enjoyed doing these maybe seeing we have to stay home as much as we can I will do another. The next on to post will be the finished seacape of which the one below was a study be it 60x80cm, So watch this space

10.01.2022 Hi Guys I have just posted up a 20x30in oil study, I have a slightly larger one on the go. Go t find something to keep busy while staying at home as much as possible,. I have a few large canvases and a good stock of paint so lets see what forced isolation will bring forth

09.01.2022 Chris Blake 2 day Pastel Workshop at The Blake Studio Sunshine Coast 22 & 23rd April Reflections and Movement in Water Water is an important, but often underrated feature in many paintings. Its lifegiving. We are almost all water. The planet is three fifths water. In a painting, water can direct the eye to a point of interest or it can be th subject matter itself. Reflected light on water can create a myriad of moods. ... You could spend a whole year exploring the artists possibilities of presenting water in all its moods and the way it reflects changes in the landscape. In this workshop in my studio, I intend to give you a solid introduction to the reflective qualities of water when it is still or is affected by breezes. The water may act as mirror when there are very still conditions. With movement, however, light is distorted and the reflections become more like abstract shapes of light and dark colours and tones. I will also encourage you to be bold and push tone and colour to its limit. On the Sunday, we will be concentrating on painting action and strong movement in the water. I will be concenrating on coastal scenes and using an interesting and unique texturing technique to create the effects of waves and spume on rocks and the beach. I will provide photographic references. However, if you wish to use your own reference, I ask that you seek his advice first before starting the painting. Its going to be a fun day and you will definitely learn something different.

09.01.2022 The annual Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition in Brisbane opened this week. Chris gained a first prize with Evenings Tide Change in the Landscape section. The photo shows him, his painting and the judge, Barbara McManus from Victoria.

08.01.2022 We had a very sucsessfull workshop in my Studio over the weekend and I will like to thank those who traveled far to get here .The workshop was in 2 parts water refections and movement in the water. I am posting the demo I did of part one, refections in the water,I do hope that it will inspire others to paint water

07.01.2022 Hi Guys and fellow artists . This is just a post to let you all know I will be doing an oil painting workshop at beautiful Bellingen NSW in Jan2020 for those who would like to join in and meet me there the contact is [email protected]

07.01.2022 Hi guys just posted a small oil sketch [16x12 ] a demo for a class coming up . From a photo taken in Kathrines Gorge NT

06.01.2022 Recently completed - three e-books titled "Introduction to Tonal Painting in Oils", "Coastlines in Oils" and "Townscapes in Oils". That makes 8 e-books so far this year. Whew! For a sneak preview of the front pages and an idea of whats in them, check out the e-book page on his website, www.chrisblakeart.com .

06.01.2022 Chriss Blake Easel is proving to be quite a success and very easy to use in tight spaces. He currently has four available. It is featured on his website. Contact him if you are interested.

06.01.2022 The Blake Studio Published by Christopher Blake Just now The Blake Studio Published by Christopher Blake 7 mins As you my know I have just got back from a pastel workshop in Canberra . I had some great students and was well looked after thank you guys in Canberra . My next workshop is in oils at Grafton in April .We are still looking for a few more students so this can go ahead .I have been trying to download a flyer and a couple of painting I have just done to give you an idea of what it is all about but its not working for me ,so if nothing comes up check my face book page to see if I had more success there

05.01.2022 Hi Guys Sorry I have not put much up lately but this painting has had me bogged down for a while. It big well 150cm which took a bit more time than I thought . It is my entry into the Immanuel show. Unfortunately, maybe due to its size I have not been able to get a good photo of it and this is the best I can get but it does not do it justice. so dont judge it too harshly. LOL

03.01.2022 lock 3 of Chriss art classes has commenced. The theme for this block is Creating Atmosphere in your Paintings. The classes are in Chriss Landsborough studio on Tuesday mornings. For more information, send a message through his website, www.chrisblakeart.com .

03.01.2022 I did a demo for the sunshine coast branch of the Pastell Society of Auustralia last Wednesday night . I got outof my comfort zone and did a a pastel with texture using tissue paper very messy but fun .I thought that I would post it on the Blake Studio site for your interest and comments

02.01.2022 I had a great weekend with William a student from Sydney the result was this 12x24 oil of a wave on Shelly Beach. I thought I would share it will you, there is a bit of studio lighting on the top of the painting, so it would look better in real life

02.01.2022 I have finally found a free spot in this years schedual to re start an art class . Just back from Darwin I have a good swag of new photos to work from .The first class Pastels will start on the 1st of Nov at the Blake Studio and run till the 29th> the second class will be Acrylics and start on Thursday the 3rd and run to the 1st of December. Both classes start at 9o/c and run to 12.30 .There will be a break for morning tea ,and you can try my famous scones with strawberry jam . Cost $30 book by email or phone [email protected] or hone 54399558. In the next few days I will post subject matter

01.01.2022 I have a friend who recently visited Venice. She wanted a painting of a gondolier, so this is what I did for her.