The “Falls” Series

These paintings have proved very popular and I thought it might be a good idea to put all the images in one place so you could see the progression and read a little background to the works.

 

“Falls” was the first one, painted in 2018. It’s actually Acrylic on board rather than canvas and just 76 x 51cm.

It was first exhibited at my solo exhibition at Lyttleton Stores – Atelier Gallery in Lawson here in the Blue Mountains. It eventually sold to a long term neighbour of ours just up the street, so I can go and see it whenever I like.

Here’s a shot of the gallery window on opening night. It really is a fascinating space, serving as the town store since 1884. Luckily it has survived most of the demolitions and road widening that has ravaged the other old section of Lawson .

“Falls” is unfortunately just out of this shot.

 

I painted the second in the series in 2021. “Tangled up in Blue” is 120 x 60cm, quite a step up in size. It’s also now on canvas rather than board. The extra length let me work on the proportions which I feel are so much better in this one.

 

The painting went up to Day Gallery in Blackheath who represent my work here in the Blue Mountains and it was then sold to a Melbourne collector.

 

“Out of the Blue” was the third in the series, painted towards the end of 2021.
This one is 150 x 60 cm and I changed the bottom section to a more of a swerve effect with softer lines.

As I paint my pictures flat rather than on a easel, 150 cm is quite a stretch for me! I think you can tell from the photo, I’m rather pleased with this one!

Once again the painting was sold via Day Gallery Blackheath, to a local collector who now own two of my works. Here it is in the gallery front window prior to the sale.

#4 “Free Fall” 120x60cm 2023
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#5 “Is this the End” 120x60cm 2023

I’ve gone back to 120 x 60cm for these two, which I feel is a more manageable size for both me and collectors. One of them is Aqua and the other Ultra Marine, with a new effect at the bottom of each.

Both of these paintings are now Sold.

“Free Fall” was one of the very first paintings to sell at The Other Art Fair Sydney in October 2023, being picked up by a young collector just 30 minutes after the Fair opened!

“Is this the End” was sold to a Sydney collector just a few days after I took it up to Day Gallery, Blackheath.

#6 “It’s Quite a Drop” 150x60cm 2025

I’ve gone back to 150x60cm for this one and really pleased with the result.
It took a lot longer than I anticipated and then with the weeks of rain I couldn’t risk messing up the varnish!

Note – This painting is now Sold.

#7 “Go with the Flow” 150x60cm 2025

Shades of Prussian Blue for this one and a much stronger 3D effect at the bottom!

These paintings are are beasts to work on and they take longer than others I do so I’m not sure when the next one will be out. Make sure you follow me on Instagram or subscribe to the Newsletter to be informed!


(Photo Credit – Thanks Phillip Sage & Day Gallery Blackheath for a couple of the images used in this story.)