Lacking Sophistication

Home brew in a cheap green bottle that I picked up outside a restaurant; rather than thick brown glass with a deep punt. There is no fancy label on my home brew, just a wet chalk scribble... very pragmatic. The cork is a conglomerate rather than fine imported cork. The cork screw is one one that the McWilliams reps used to hand out to restaurants. I picked mine up in my first job as a "wine waiter" at the now defunct "Baxters Seafood Restaurant" in Sandgate Brisbane. The screw is a bit twisted now but still does the job. Should I have chosen a laguiole or a Colt 45 worth over $1000.00? The glass is a pub glass rather than a Zalto or Riedel. With unmatched cheese and biscuits.

It might not reflect the finer things in life but I still enjoyed the wine and the making of the painting. How much sophistication does it require? Some days absolutely none as long as you enjoy it!

This work is ready to hang but remains unframed.

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I have always loved art from my earliest understanding of it. I started painting at the age of six and rarely stopped. I was influenced early with realism and have tried to replicate life as closely as possible. I love all subjects and I guess that's why I don't paint just a single topic like aviation, marine, wildlife or still life. I try and immerse myself with reflections and creating form using light. I also love painting things that nature has taken a nice chunk out of.

I enjoy the works of Frans Hals‚ as well as the modern masters such as John Seerey-Lester‚ Salvador Dali, Banksy and lately Tjalf Spaarnay and Luigi Benedicenti who are hyperrealist artists.

I have always painted my own reality. I paint what grabs by attention and I've always painted things that were part of my life. That's why you'll see such a broad range of subjects in my paintings such as wine, trains, boats, aircraft and food. I paint what's nearby or relevant to me. The majority of my work is now still life, in particular I like to paint wine.

My work can be found in collections in Australia and worldwide. I'm always grateful for any "likes" given, it helps me feel as though someone has enjoyed my work.

If you would like to work together on a project email me: maknople@gmail.com

Thank you for your time
Rob