Kanga

Kanga is an archival hand-drawn image on acid-free, non-yellowing paper.
This portrait of a kangaroo was created after a family holiday. We (family and friends) have been going to Pebbly Beach on the NSW coast for 40 years and it is my favourite spot in the world. I took some photos of a kangaroo that came to our campsite for breakfast one morning and I found this particular pose adorable so I had to draw it.
Did you know, we offer some commission-based Services at Cviisual Art Studio? Visit our website for more info. Our archival-quality Pet Portraits are beautifully hand-drawn reproductions of your beloved pets. Working from high-resolution photos, we strive to tease out the true character of pets for you to treasure forever!
All Pet Portraits are drawn on 200gram acid free non-yellowing artist paper, then sealed with fixative. The protective layers of fixative render all drawings smudge-free.
Usually I start my drafting lines with a 2B pencil and get some shadow areas in before going to deeper tones. My deepest tones using graphite pencil are rendered in 6B with mechanical pencils but with standard pencils I can go up to 8B. Part of the process when rendering in the realistic genre is to use paper stumps for blending or smudging. Other tools are erasers and pencil filings collected from sharpeners. Erasers come in soft or hard plus mechanical.
I prefer to work with mechanical pencils and erasers purely because they are convenient, less mess and no sharpening required.
Realism as a genre is defined by being a realistic or accurate representation of the visual world around us.
Realism can refer to artworks in the genres of landscape | portraiture | still life | figurative | architectural.

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Stuart Ian Currie's artistic odyssey unfolds across a vibrant canvas of creativity, weaving a tapestry of diverse expressions that range from whimsical fantasies to poignant landscapes. A journeyman of the arts, Stuart's path is a testament to his unwavering dedication and boundless passion for the craft.

Educated in both traditional and contemporary art forms, Stuart's body of work reflects a profound understanding of artistic expression and a relentless pursuit of self-discovery. From his early days as a precocious artist, Stuart demonstrated an innate talent for visual storytelling, his adolescence marked by a fascination with fantasy and anatomy that laid the groundwork for his later explorations.

Despite grappling with challenges such as dyslexia and colour blindness, Stuart's ardour for art remained undiminished, propelling him towards a lifelong quest for excellence. His journey led him to complete a Diploma of Fine Arts at Nepean TAFE in 2004 as a mature-age student, earning 11 distinctions, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts at COFA (UniNSW) in 2009, where he garnered an additional 8 distinctions.

Stuart's artistic footprint extends across private collections throughout Australia, with notable group exhibitions at esteemed venues such as TAP Art Gallery in 2022 and Blacktown Arts in 2012. Embracing opportunities to engage with diverse artistic communities, Stuart currently shares his expertise by teaching drawing and watercolour at Parramatta Community College. This symbiotic relationship not only broadens his artistic horizons but also fosters meaningful connections within the wider artistic ecosystem, a testament to his commitment to nurturing emerging talent.

Looking towards the future, Stuart remains steadfast in his commitment to artistic exploration and innovation. With each new endeavour, he delves deeper into the complexities of the human experience, seeking to inspire others through the transformative power of art. His works, imbued with narratives woven into every brushstroke, strive to create a dialogue that transcends boundaries and resonates with audiences on a profound level.