The Glaciarium Sydney Past

This was inspired by a black and white photo from 1939. The Glaciarium was an ice skating venue at Broadway in Sydney from 1909 to 1955. I like the fact that the patrons were well dressed for an evening out. While a nostalgic piece it has a strong composition and abstract reality feel. The neon sign really pops. The original B & W photo was by Gordon Short of the Herald in 1939.

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A self taught artist. I don't restrict myself in media and styles.I enjoy painting in oils, acrylics, gouache and watercolour. I have an affinity for capturing moments from places I have been lucky enough to travel to. Often developing paintings from plein air sketches I have done in the field. Whilst I enjoy contemporary realism and impressionism I will sometimes stray into the realm of pure abstraction. Convincing portrayals of light and colour are usually my main goals. Subject matter can range from the grand to the mundane and quirky.