Got an unexpected birthday pressie tonight. A work of art from a guy whom I had admired since I was about 14 (26 years ago). He's not a known artist, merely a local guy doing it tough and many of his pieces are lost or have been possibly thrown out over the years - Phonse McGrath.
As mentioned, about 26 years ago - my mother brought home a couple of 'scribbles', made by ball-point pen on A1 paper of streetscapes (the most memorable of mine being Sydney, including the Harbour Bridge & Opera House) from where she worked as a carer in what used to be called a 'centre for mentally handicapped', when I was young. The detail captivated me and the fact that the artist was a kind gentleman with special needs, that I assumed was a form of 'autism' and simply drew city streetscapes for enjoyment and handed them out to anyone whom he felt he connected with.
Tonight I was presented with this work of art from my wife (who searched high & wide to get hold of one) and the rest of my family and I was stunned - 'Night Surprise in Melbourne' - I now have something that I have always wanted, but had forgotten about years ago through other distractions...I'm happy to hear that his work is now recognised through small exhibitions in art circles and that he is able to share his love for 'urban form' on a wider scale.
Happy birthday to me. 
Maybe the Teatrea's, Windxtasy's, Sboarcrazy's & many more of the artistic seabreeze community or simply those of us who have a particular favorite work can share some images & stories on this thread...I'm happy to start it off.
This is an Emma Blythe, Mandurah from the cinemas facing south. Grew up in Mandurah and still love the place.
Windxtasy has made stunning glass pendants for my whole family.Mine is a Starboard TIKI with my sail number in its feet.The kids have their Severne XS-1 sails with their sail numbers on them.The detail and colours are mindblowing and a very special gift for anyone and treasured forever.Or just spoil yourself-If you have not seen them yet,check out what she can do!
I can turn your favorite sporting photo into steel wallart,gate,handrail or screendoor.
Yes please. Like to see a few other pics from your black and white series if you can share some. Love the undersea stuff.
A couple examples of my artworks, assembled from a mixture of old Balinese number plates, road signage, old architraves and skirtings and resins
Nice work , every body. I reeally like those black and white pics , and the sea dragon.I like the originality in your pieces Ockanui.Heres one i inveterd the colours on the computer with , really stoked with it
Alien ? lol. ^^^
It's not a portrait of myself.
The painting is titled 'kiteboy'.
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Select to expand quotesubasurf said...
does video work count?
If it's art - definitely! Not that I'm one to define what is art and what's not.
There's some great work being posted.
This is my fav , so far! Its where i want to be on my stand up one day , deeep in the tuuube!
Select to expand quoteblueseas said..
A couple of mine and a work in progress...
I like your art work Blueseas , very nice
Select to expand quotewaveslave said..
This is a painting my wife did.
Acrylic on canvas.
What?!? No Death Leash? 
