my life my call

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

2012-02-15T20:21:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61x91.5 cm each panel

Native Australian,strikingly beautiful birds.It is a spectacular sight to see a flock of this birds in their natural habitat.

This two paintings can be displayed as one or as individual.

My exhibition in Madrid Spain

2012-01-28T13:31:00.001+10:00

I am happy to be invited ,and have my work exhibited in Madrid Spain.To all my friends and public,you will be able to check out my paintings at Xeito. My work and its creative process,is of a struggle and excitement,which are so much part of my life.My work is a personal glance of our world.

The Swamp

2012-01-19T21:12:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 76 x 102 cm

A place of nature,a wetland,a habitat that is alive with herons,ducks and insects.The place is rich with some interesting life,and so close to my home.

Central Queensland Outback

2012-01-09T21:19:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 76 x 102 cm

A place of beauty,where nature is so colorful and striking.

This painting is the first painting for 2012,how time flys. I like to take this opportunity to wish all my friends a happy and a good year.

Wonderlust Beach

2011-12-29T20:11:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 79 x 102 cm

Short distance from Byron-bay,Northern NSW,isolated place,dazzling and inspiring,looking down to the lavish gold sand and the warm water,a place of peace and love,perhaps paradise.

Tasmania Wilderness

2011-12-24T09:42:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 76 x 102 cm

Tasmania National Park,world heritage,a place of natural beauty,alive with wallabies,echidnas and quolls .High country of changeable weather,beautiful forest and lakes.

Lady Amherst-pheasant

2011-12-17T16:57:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 122 cm

Brilliantly colored bird,the male has a very interesting courtship display. This beautiful bird were kept in Shanghai zoo.Native bird of China,is one of many species sadly in the decline in the wild.

Free and Wild

2011-12-08T20:15:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Przewalski horses,the wild horses of Mongolia.The snow covered land extreme weather, makes this place a wonderful sight of this wild spirited horses.

On my visit to Xinjiang province China.

Evening in The West

2011-12-05T20:38:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

As the day giving away to the night. The surrounding of this place, takes a spectacular sight. Beyond the hills, for few more minutes.

The Red Room

2011-11-30T18:09:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

A Turkish restaurant,interesting part of an old building. Must have taken liking to red,as not only that it makes it different.This place have the tables and chairs all different. but the food was good.

Golden Finch

2011-11-29T16:36:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Early morning when this attractive finch, stars its day with a very pleasant song.I have seen this bird in my travels, and i always taken by it charm.

Before The Rain

2011-11-24T20:03:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

On the late afternoon, Just before the storm hits the place. Its silence as if nature is waiting for a dramatic change. After a hot day ,the heavy clouds and rain, are welcome relieve of this hot summer day.

Different Time

2011-11-16T20:02:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Some old building that once where hope and dreams of a man are left to the elements.And as the time passing,it all will vanish.As there would be no trace of it,only a dream.

The Source

2011-11-10T21:37:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Life is amazing, where water ways is left to its natural state.Within short time,it stars to flourish and to attract many forms of wild life.a variety of birds,insects and mammals.This creek was part of an old farm,but as the places looks today as wonderful place of life and color.

A Day in The Bush

2011-11-07T21:31:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Australian bush,the vibrating colors of the bush and the harsh situation,make it so different from any other places.the plants and animals have to adopt to the wet or dry seasons

The Farm

2011-11-03T20:08:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

On the side of the hill.The fields of a wild flowering plants,making interesting aspect and contrast at this farm .

Kookaburra

2011-10-31T20:25:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

A native smart bird of Australia. It has a very unusual call of laughing.Just about every day break,you can hear this birds at the old fig tree opposite my home.

Australian Bush Late Afternoon

2011-10-26T21:26:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

The reflection of the sun, on the colorful bark of the gum trees.brings out the unique spectrum of colors. that makes Australian bush so different.

The View From The High Window

2011-10-24T19:58:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Start of summer, warm days and the jacaranda trees all over the place have taken a fantastic change. to a beautiful purple mauve colors.

House Over The Hill

2011-10-20T20:50:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

On a wet cold day,an old house that is hidden behind hill,a place of by gone time.

The Crested Pigeon

2011-10-17T19:34:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 61 cm

This birds are common in urban area.a walk in the park,and you can find this birds feeding or courting,I found this subject as very attractive and easy to get close to observe their behavior.

The Old Rose Farm

2011-10-15T16:41:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Rose farm,where nature takes over.and the survival of the rose bushes that once where planted, are the only sign that man has tried but failed.And it's only time that there will be no trace of that perfumed rose garden.

The Bay at Low Tide

2011-10-10T19:58:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

Interesting aspect of the low tide.

Sparkles in the Grass

2011-10-09T20:58:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

early morning on the side of the road, on a hill,overlooking a valley.The grass is sparkling of the dew that set in during the night.It really makes it magical moment.

The Backwater of Brisbane river

2011-10-06T20:38:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.5 cm

This painting is the first,in small size canvas.I am planning to paint some more.Hoping for my upcoming exhibition in Madrid,Spain.In a way it's a challenge, not just the size. I do enjoy painting on a much larger canvas.

Wild horse of Mongolia Ⅱ

2011-10-04T08:28:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

The image of this horses,roam free in this large but very beautiful and interesting land,Xinjiang province ,China.I am back painting this subject.Let's hope that relationship between man and this horses will secure there existence as a free spirited wild horses of Mongolia.

The Stormy Bay

2011-09-28T19:28:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

Sunset on a stormy sea at the north coast of New South wales.

Tide of Bubbles

2011-09-21T20:42:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

On a stormy day,by the bay,I was fascinated by the rush of bubbles on the beach. From a closeup this bubbles were very colorful.I am not sure if it is the minerals in the sand or more sinister case of pollution. This painting is different from any of my work.But I enjoyed painting it.

Wild Horses of Mongolia

2011-09-15T18:49:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 122 cm

Przewalski's Horses. A rare and endangered,a native to Mongolia and central Asia.On a trip to Xinjiang province,China.On a very cold part of the year,this horses were a magical sight.On the day of heavy snow that covered this barren place "heaven mountains"The spirit of the wild horse's of Mongolia,truly remained wild.

Ghost Gum

2011-09-08T20:30:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 61 cm

One of the many verity of eucalyptus trees.I think this trees are one of the most beautiful.From the shades of silver to cream and light blue to white,make this trees stand out so well.

Spring Time

2011-09-03T17:44:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Cold night,followed by crisp fresh air in the morning.The flowering peach tree has taken to its glory.The masses of flower,a real beautiful sight,spring is here.

The River of the Lost World

2011-08-29T19:29:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Lamington National Park,a place of natural beauty of rainforest and wildlife.

Mandarin Ducks--Waiting Game

2011-08-20T17:58:00.000+10:00

Oil on Canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

As I have enjoyed this colorful ducks,I started to paint,this painting,at the same time as the previous Mandarin Ducks.This painting has taken me much longer to paint, as it is much larger and the ducks were painted with flowering rhododendrons,at the pond from Shanghai Zoo.

Fields of Gold-Sunset

2011-08-17T16:47:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Killarney,Queensland.Just outside this very small farming town,You could miss it by the blink of your eye. Its magic moment of sunset, the shades of gold,the air and the smell.A beautiful reflection of the fields of wheat and sunflower.

Mandarin Ducks

2011-08-03T21:09:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

Shanghai zoo,China. On a visit to the zoo,on a gloomy winter day.There was an interesting and bright spot, the mandarin ducks in the pond.The males have taken extreme form of looks and courtship to the ordinary female. when i was observing them.It did look as the males were courting or competing for the female duck.

Summer Wine

2011-07-27T21:19:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61cm

Morning Glory,when the rays of the sun reflecting and filtering on the grape vine,creating a beautiful shades of warm colors.

Crystal Creek

2011-07-24T11:36:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

A river that runs against lush tropical rainforest hills, north NSW,national park.

Wildlife

2011-07-18T19:58:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 40.5 x 81 cm Each panel (81 x 81 cm in total)

One early morning, a day of fog and haze. i did notice a commotion at a large old gum tree, eucalyptus tree, a young kookaburra sitting and wondering what could he done wrong. As the resident pair of rainbow lorokits were making a big fuss. They must have got a nest in this tree.Attractive and colorful birds are common in the suburbs.Each of this panel can be displayed together or separately.

The kookaburra is related to the kingfisher family,while the rainbow lorokits are one of the many beautiful Australian parrots family.

Forgotten Dreams

2011-07-13T19:27:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Theres an empty,broken house in the valley.By gone time. where small trees have taken roots in the old gutters, and inside.A place that has been deserted for years.A place that once you could hear the sound of people and animals.That was long time ago,the place where footprints of man and his broken dreams are taken over by magical tapestry of nature.

Yellow Iceland Poppies

2011-07-09T14:16:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Cherry Blossom -Shanghai

2011-07-04T20:39:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Cherry blossom at People's Park, Shanghai.At the end of a winter, the sun was out for short time,There were many people in the park. enjoying the blossom of the cherry trees. The only bird you can find were those in cages, made out of strips of bamboo and hung on the trees. What a shame. I painted Pekin Robin,as the bird is very popular and kept by many people.

The Dark Side of Hidden Valley

2011-06-30T20:02:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Just before the evening sets in, the place takes a dramatic change.

Blue Wrans

2011-06-23T18:20:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

A small but beautiful Australian bird that enjoy living a communal life.

Morning Mist- Outback

2011-06-19T12:14:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

After a very cold night,A welcome sight,and the feel of the warm sun..

Winter at Heaven Mountain

2011-06-13T16:07:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

It's winter here in Australia and it had its cold start,in the last a few days.So in the spirit of this cold snap,I remembered the very cold trip that I had last year to Xinjiang province China. The visit has taken me to Heaven Mountains,situated not far from the capital Urumqi.The place that I have visited was a Zoo or reserve that specialized in breeding the wild horses of Mongolia and this region. Przevalski horse.

Australian Outback

2011-06-11T12:39:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

A dramatic and spectacular event takes place after the rain. It blooms. Fantastic sight.

The Creek of Hidden Valley

2011-06-08T19:47:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

A delightful place, a place of wild nature at its best.

The Odd Couple

2011-05-30T17:15:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

This subject is very popular, maybe we relate to chickens in a different way as to other animals.

Winter Sunrise

2011-05-25T17:42:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

Early morning at the bay,not far from where i live. The magic of a new day,when the day light is taking over from dark shades of the night. A very serene moment.

Late Harvest

2011-05-19T19:46:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 76 x 101.5 cm

Stanthorp, Queensland Australia, On the Granit Belt. High place,with many wineries and vineyards. A place that can warm your heart and your soul in cold winter night. This painting with its ambiguities and rich colors, have a feel as essence of life.

Sunset on The Way From Nimbin

2011-05-14T13:03:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Northern New South Wales ,Australia. Last weekend drive to this beautiful part of this country.Visiting Nimbin, a place that is known for its alternative life style.The place attracted many young who are looking to build a place of Utopian paradise,Idealistic place back in 70's, the days of the Hippies.Today this place is known as a center of arts,music and festival. A place of multicultural and creative world.

Breakfast Creek Hotel-- Brisbane 2011 Floods

2011-05-04T19:52:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

My city, OH, what a devastation, pain , struggle and loss. The major floods come after weeks of heavy rain. Normally the Brisbane river runs from the great dividing range through the city to Moreton Bay.It was not so, on the 12th to 14th of January 2011. The river has broken its banks, and in some palces it was 6 to 8 meters high.

The Breakfast Creek Hotel was built in 1889, and its a landmark. historically and as an atractive colonial style building. This painting has taken me much longer to paint, and strange as it maybe, I looked at it and it gives some strange feelings of sorrow, on the other hand it can be somewhere as a romantic place in Venice Italy.

The Orange Boulders

2011-04-14T17:47:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

A natural wonder at Coles Bay, Tasmania. Last year I have visited my friends in Tasmania, this small island state at the bottom of Australia, some of the places, just lost me for words.

The View From Mazal Dagim Alley

2011-04-09T16:27:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Again from Old Jaffa Israel. This painting is a view to another alley in the old part of Jaffa, this place has extraordinary mistic feels about it when you look down to another dark alley.

Iris of Gilboa Ⅱ

2011-04-02T14:18:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 76 cm

I wanted to paint this flower from closeup position. A follow up to my last painting " The Wild Irises of Gilboa". What a beauty, a truly majestic flower.

The Wild Irises of Gilboa

2011-03-26T13:49:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

One of the most atractive flower of Israel. This flowers gorw in the Gilboa region which is north part of Israel.

Lijiang Old Town---Yunnan province China

2011-03-12T11:53:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

One of the many streets of old Lijiang. Old Lijiang is designated town by UNESCO as a heritage town.

Lake Kanas

2011-02-26T18:15:00.001+10:00

Oil on Canvas 91.5 x 122 cm

On my visit to Lake Kanas situated in remote part of Xinjiang province. back in 2009, I have found memories of this beautiful spot. Lake Kanas in Burjin,It's close to Kazakhstan. On my visit I did not see many western people travelling in this interesting and rewarding place.

The Squills of Mt - Carmel

2011-02-18T19:49:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 122 cm

On my vist to Israel late summer in October. The Squills were in full bloom, as everywhere it was so dry. This beautiful flowers make a wonderful sight.

Spirit of Nian

2011-02-13T12:30:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

On the ocasion of the Chinese New Year, the year of Rabbit, I have painted a painting which represents part of the Chinese legendary going back three thousand years . At the beginning of spring the people of acient time in China have beat the ferocious beaset called "NIAN" and this legendary believe has formed the traditional Spring Festival or Chinese New Year.

The Doves of Pink City

2011-02-06T08:50:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 50.8 x 60.9 cm

Jaipar's palace of winds, Rajasthans, India. This painting is a part of a window of this magnificent palace. I am working on a much larger painting of this palace, but I thought it was interesting to have a painting of the doves that were on the windows of this palace.

Lost Paradise--- MT Carmel

2011-01-27T19:15:00.001+10:00

Oil on Canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

Kerem-Maharal, Mt Carmel, Israel. A few months ago on my trip to Israel, I was in this beautiful spot. since then a fire has destoried a big part of this natural forest of this mountain. What a shame.

Old Yafo

2011-01-19T20:45:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

I took a stroll through the old street of JAFFA, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoying the place and its colourful history. This painting has taken me longer to paint because of major floods that we had in my city of Brisbane, it has been raining for three months just about everyday. It turned to be a catastrophical event of Biblical proportion where it had affected many people in Brisbane.

YAFO---The Challenging Time

2011-01-06T19:33:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

Old Jaffa Israel.

Ancient bulidings, a place of inspiration and hope. And as the dusk sets in, on the Mediterranean Sea, it unfolds its splendor of its past.

Visiting Old Jaffa that attracts many tourists who are visiting the many galleries which are part of the old city I have found it as a beautiful place.

Moment of Peace----Jiuzhai National Park

2010-12-23T17:30:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

This painting I have started to paint back to early September,unfortunately I had to stop and try to rush to my father's bedside as he was critically ill. I never made it.He passed away as I was flying to see him for the last time. I completed this painting today and I dedicated this painting to his memory.My father was a wonderful and kind man.Jiuzhai National park, Sichuan province,China is a unique place. Most of the time that I have spent there it was exetremely cold and raining. It's only for few minutes the weather was clear. And in this few minutes of sunshine it revealed its beauty.I hope that the spirit of my father can find a place of such a beauty. He deserves it.

Dinner at Big M

2010-12-20T18:45:00.003+10:00

Oil on canvas 120 x 100 cm

Australian Crow or Raven. A smart native Australian bird that adopted well to urban life.I could see they love to share the food at the local fast food outlet.

Spring

2010-12-15T20:50:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

A pretty sight of Poppes at Spring time.I have enjoyed painting this flowers again, I think they do represent the begining of the warm days of Spring.

The Phoenix Roosters

2010-12-02T18:07:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm

The Japanese Phoenix Roosters are one of the very special breed of Chicken. The roosters do grow very long tail feathers. I think this subject is very fascinating.

The Throne Room

2010-11-22T19:58:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm

Mughal emperor of Akbar Dynasty , at Agra India. Has built a magnificent palace. This is the Throne Room which I think is very beautiful and did show his power in his time.

This painting has taken me more than three weeks to paint. I can not remember any other subject that has taken that long. Maybe I am just tired from my last trip.

Celebration at the Winery

2010-10-30T13:29:00.002+10:00

Oil on Canvas 120 x 90 cm

At one of the many wineries that doted the hills, north of Israel. A warm afternoon, the end of summer 2010.

This is the first painting of Israeli subject. This painting was painted in Israel.

Jiuzhai National Park - Wilderness

2010-10-30T13:16:00.000+10:00

Oil on Canvas 120 x 100 cm

I was touched by the awesomeness, and the spirit of nature Jiuzhai National Park in Sichuan province

China

Sunrise at Riverbend

2010-10-27T20:12:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 80 x 120 cm

An early morning when the sun just coming up, its glorious sight on the bend of the river. Simple subject but amazing moment.

The Creek at Uki

2010-10-25T19:19:00.004+10:00

Oil on Canvas 120 x 100 cm

A beautiful spot in north part of New South Wales Australia. This quiet creek runs off to the evergreen side of the mountains.

I have been away for the last five weeks to Israel. I have spent a very interesting time. While I was in Israel I have traveled to some historical places that I am planning to paint. While I was in Israel, I have painted several paintings that I am going to post on this blog in the next few days.I hope everyone will enjoy my work.

Sunset in West lake

2010-09-09T18:28:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

West Lake in hangzhou China, a beautiful place where through centuries of Chinese histories, emperors of China had sepnt time for its beauty.

It is turly bueutiful place. I have visited this place several times and I have enjoyed the place.

This painting was painted as a gift to the daughter of one of my best friends for her 21st birthday, I hope that she is going to like it.

Jiuzhai national Park Ⅲ

2010-09-01T22:28:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Late winter day on the different site at this national park.

Jiuzhai national Park Ⅱ

2010-08-23T21:57:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Again another spectacular part of Jiuzhai National Park China, there are several lakes and rivers and many streams in this beautiful national park. This painting reflacts the shadow and bright side of the mountains winter afternoon.

The prayer shed----Jiuzhai national park

2010-08-12T21:30:00.003+10:00

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Inside of this shed is set a prayer wheel which turns continuously by the wtaer that runs down this stream. The prayer wheel has colourful inscriptions of Tibetan Buddist faith. Jiuzhai national park is one the most significent natural preserved place in greater China. Jiuzhai national park located betweed Sichuan province and Tibet. The people who live in that region are mostly Tibetan. The place is very beautiful and truely enjoyed visiting the palce. I would like to go back and see the palce at the change of the season. I am going to to paint some more interesting part of this fantastic national park.

Still Life-B

2010-08-02T22:33:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Still Life-A

2010-08-02T22:29:00.001+10:00

Oil on Canvas 51 x 61 cm

I have painted the same subject in the following two paintings.The second painting I have added a vase and it was painted from a different position and angle. I tried to capture the reflection of the light. I found this exercise was interesting and demanding.

Peacocks

2010-07-22T17:58:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 91.5 x 91.5 cm

A visit to the bird park in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, I found the place full of colour and interesting bird life, I will be painting some of the interesting birds that I have seen. The place where you freely walk in the rain forest invironment.

The Tea House

2010-07-14T22:25:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Found this interesting building on my visit to old part of Chengdu

Winter in Chengdu

2010-07-05T19:33:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Chengdu, Capital city of Sichuan Province, on my last visit, in the beginning of winter, I enjoyed visiting the reconstructed old part of Chengdu. This part of the old city, I was facinated with the colors and contrast of the yellow to oranger leaves of the ginkgo tree to the rest of the gray background. It was a beautiful site.

The Billabong

2010-06-25T17:43:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

This painting of The Billabong, it's a natually occur in many parts of the country, some of them dry out during the drought periods. The billabongs or watering hole ,is sourse of good water for wild life and domestic animals.

Purple Flowers

2010-06-17T18:30:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

I was visiting my friend Leanne and I found this interesting flower growing in her garden. Leanne ponited out to me that this plant is originally from New Guinea.

Cyclamen

2010-05-31T22:09:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

I found this flowers are attractive and interesting composition , I have descided to paint it.

Huangguoshu Waterfall---National Park in Guizhou China

2010-05-27T20:41:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

On my visit to Guizhou province in China, I went to the well known Huang Guo Shu Waterfall. The visit was fantastic truely magnificent site. I was amazed how popular it is with Chinese people, there were thousands of visitors. Lately I heared that the waterfall has dried because of lack of rain in south west of China. let's hope it will get back to normal when the wet season will commence.

The Pond on Tully Road

2010-05-20T20:26:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

this beautiful spot surprisingly is not far from the Front Farm Gate of my friend Robert.This pond looks fantistic after the rain. I haven't seen it like this for a long time.

Wynnum Creek

2010-05-13T20:19:00.003+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

Wynnum Creek is just around the corner from where I live. For quite some time I was planning to paint this pretty spot. Wynnum Creek is a tidal creek, it runs to Moreton Bay. It's used by local for fishing and recreation.

Christmas Creek

2010-05-05T21:53:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

One of the prettiest creek that runs through Lamington National Park, Sout-East Queensland.

The Polish Chickens

2010-04-30T21:35:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 61 cm

As I was so fascinated, I have descided to paint this subject again as my final paiting of this poultry serial from the Bueadesert Poultry Show.

Indian Game Rooster

2010-04-30T21:19:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 61 cm

This breed of Indian Game has been developed specifically for cock fighting. I believe it has been outlawed in many parts of the world.

Andalusian Hen

2010-04-23T18:44:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 61 cm

Again, an interesting subject , an old Andalusian hen at the poultry show at Beaudesert

The Hamburg Couple

2010-04-20T20:17:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 61 cm

Again from Beaudesert poultry show, Hamberg breed

Polish Chicken

2010-04-15T20:51:00.000+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 61 cm

The polish chicken, one of the most interestings chicken that I have seen at poultry show. I was fascinated with it.

Wild Flowers

2010-04-12T22:28:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 61 x 92 cm

On my last trip to Israel, in spring the wild flowers where in full bloom. A beautiful site.

Indian Game

2010-04-09T13:03:00.002+10:00

Oil on canvas 41 x 51 cm

It was interesting to attend the poultry exhibition of rare breeds, at the town of Beaudesert in southern part of Queensland. It was a nice day to mingle with the people who breed those exciting fancy birds. I have taken some shots that I would like to put some of those interesting subjucts on canvas.

Lamington National Park

2010-04-01T12:21:00.001+10:00

Oil on cavas 51 x 71 cm

A beautiful spot on the drive to Lamington National Park

A stormy day at Kerry

2010-03-19T13:06:00.001+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 71 cm

On a drive to the National Park on sunday. I have encountered a dramatic scene of a incoming storm, I was fancinated with it and I wanted to paint it.

Cockatoo

2010-03-12T13:59:00.003+10:00

Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm

I got my inspiration from a dramatic battle between a cockatoo and a possum in front of my house.

ChengDu Old Town

2010-02-18T12:11:00.003+10:00

Oil on canvas 51 x 71 cm