The Final Journey

I've always loved transport or working equipment that the weather and hard work have taken a great chunk out of. GM19 sits in a state of disrepair at the Goulburn Railway Heritage Museum, out of service and unlikely to be restored and I've gotten quite close to the old loco over four visits. I didn't mind painting the little graffiti head, possibly painted by a former driver or engineer. However, I had real issues painting the bird droppings on the driver's window I guess as an artist I fall into the trap from time to time of getting to0 involved with the subject. At one point I was going to leave the droppings off but decided that I should as accurately as an artist can, portray the subject in an honest light. Doing so also helps convey the mood in the old round house.

Prints to become available soon due to delay at printing.

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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