the life of brian's art...... by BRIAN TISDALL

January update

2012-01-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

recently painted surfboard with the owner's buggy painted to order

this little skimboard was black, so I painted a beautiful moonlight sceneto go with the black background.

Available for sale at Eumundi Markets on Saturday (except for Sat Jan 14th; I will be in Darwin)

This impressionist style work was painted in situ next to my friend Stan's lovely lillypond.

I will shortly be going to Darwin for ten days to play in "The Wet"

transmission will resume after Jan 20th! Cheers all.

december 4

2011-12-04T20:12:00.001-08:00

Still working one- handed with most things; shoulder rehab is slow and tedious, but going according to plan (according to the physiotherapist) This little painting done completely left handed; Lady on a Bridge- you may recognise the scene from a Pride and Prejudice movie?

SPECIAL NOTE: if SARAH HALL happens to read this before Xmas, please contact me, as I cannot reply to your email...Cheers, Brian

Shoulder Surgery repair; work left-handed

2011-11-26T20:27:00.001-08:00

The above painting was done completely left-handed by me. My usual right hand is not yet useable. Painted in oil 1000x750mm. Photo of me second week after surgery. (operation was on Nov 4)

The Latest; November 3 2011

2011-11-02T20:23:00.000-07:00

Here are my most recent painted surfboards. I will be having shoulder surgery on Friday Nov 4, to repair wear and tear, and hopefully I will be back painting in 6 to 8 weeks? See you at the Eumundi Markets: I'll be the one with the arm in a sling..Cheers for now, Brian

painted surfboard no 22, since I started counting in May. Still got some in stock, so you won't miss out.

surfboard no 23. my last effort before shoulder surgery tomorrow. I'll be back!

brian painting surfboard at Eumundi Markets on saturdays...but not for the next few weeks!

UPDATE OCT 17 2011

2011-10-16T19:01:00.000-07:00

my latest painted surfboards from the last 4 weeks:available direct from me (briantisdall@hotmail.com) or at Eumundi Markets on Saturdays. Average price around $590

board no. 16, red and white rules..

another popular purple and yellow original

a beautiful classic Kombi in the moonlight

rich sunset colours..

a cool,moody seascape

Update September 19 2011

2011-09-19T02:49:00.000-07:00

A recent painting of my daughter Ella with an imaginary friend. My painting production has slowed recently as I am waiting for surgery on my shoulders and they do not like working for long sessions. However I am still ticking along quietly.
This young beachgirl from the 1950s is my latest surfboard for sale at Eumundi Markets on Saturday mornings.
Surfboard no. 14 at Eumundi markets. Sold last week.

UPDATE AUGUST 14th, 2011

2011-08-14T01:49:00.000-07:00

My latest completed surfboard for your wall. For those who have not seen these artworks of mine, they are REAL used surfboards, not shapes cut out of wood. I collect old boards and repair and recycle them, giving them a new life as artworks to hang on your wall. They cost between $400 and $800 at present, depending on size and the amount of work on each one. They come ready to hang on your wall and I display them For Sale at THE ORIGINAL EUMUNDI MARKETS on Saturday. This one is an 8foot 6inch mini mal
used surfboard with painting of a 1954 VW Kombi. This one has sold, but I will be doing lots more
Real used surfboard with painting of a 1946 "Woody", for hanging on your wall. For sale $490
I have also recently painted two surreal works because I enjoy this style of painting. The first is titled The Owl and the Pussycat Lost at Sea. Surreal oil painting 1200mm x1500mm for sale
Time is passing, what will the Koalas do? Surreal oil, 1000mm x 1000mm, for sale

Brian's Exhibition at Pokokai

2011-06-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

I have just finished setting up my latest exhibition of paintings at a shop in Nambour. Called Pokokai,at 65 Currie St. (Nambour's main street), it is a shop full of beautiful furniture and ornaments, which gives the exhibition a warm, homely feel, as if the paintings were hanging in a home room. The Opening is tonight, from 5.30 pm. If you are in the area, come and have a look; the exhibition will be on for the next two weeks.

Easter update

2011-04-25T23:56:00.000-07:00

Graceful Predator; an egret.I began this one a long time ago, and have finally found time to finish it, I think.
Two impressionist landscapes of local scenery painted in acrylic on canvas.
Morning on a hill in Hunchy

Mt Ninderry from North Arm
A scene from the past: Cobb and Co coach painted for a long term Woombye resident who lives on the original Cobb & Co route.
These two painted surfboards are my latest works for sale at the Original Eumundi Markets on Saturdays.

2011-03-15T04:22:00.001-07:00

Been busy with many little jobs and a few commissions to paint. Some more old surfboards collected to tidy up and turn into works of art. General clean up of my studio to try and find space to work, and some new 3D or "Anamorphic" art in the back of the old Imperial Hotel in Eumundi, which is now being used as a Gallery and Incubator space for art and new ideas in Eumundi under the guidance of artist and friend Bob Gammage
another completed board ready for someone's wall.

new lot of boards with potential.

My workshop.studio.shed.etc; running out of room as usual...always looking for more space.
My latest bit of 3D art at Imperial Hotel, Eumundi. This is a flat floor above where the famous Eumundi Brewery used to be. (the lady is real, the rest is paint)

what my brain looks like inside at the end of the day? I finished this painting recently, adding a surreal background to a previous work. I call it Flight, very deep,huh?

some more paintings from my recent exhibition:

2011-01-04T20:38:00.000-08:00

some days are like that...
on the edge
Contentment
Dragonsong
Koala Jazz
Lost in the Cloisters
after visiting St Johns cathedral
and Wombat plays the drums!

Painted Surfboards

2010-12-20T19:46:00.000-08:00

I am at last getting into a project that has been waiting for ages...Painted Surfboards. I find old damaged boards that have "retired" from surfing and I give them a new career as wall art. These will be for sale at Eumundi Markets on Saturdays. These are the first few boards.

2010-10-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

this pastel sketch won a Highly Commended at the recent Kenilworth Art Exhibition

These examples of my Life Drawing studies in charcoal and brush and ink. I attend a Life drawing group regularly; very important for keeping drawing skills fine tuned.

update OCT 2010 some recent paintings and sketches

2010-10-03T15:08:00.000-07:00

about time I added more of my recent efforts and projects. Here are some.This is The Daydreamer.ALL MY ART IS FOR SALE... Contact me on 07 5476 3010 or Mob 0415 839 184 or visit THE ART BANK Gallery in the centre of Eumundi.Koala guitar, to accompany the sax below...

Koala Blues..fun,but sad..

The Lady with the Kettle... still working on this one; inspired by Rubens

"Feeling Old" an ancient survivor..

"Do not Disturb" !Acrylic on Canvas

A bit of fun with Mona in the Mountains...(she needed a holiday on the sunshine coast)

My latest surreal effort 1200x1500mm

Fun at Surfers

2010-06-22T00:51:00.000-07:00

Went to Surfers Paradise last weekend with three other artists and had some fun with a circus theme.
This was my effort which shortly after this photo was taken, got drenched and smudged by the rain! ah, such is life.

Puff the Dragon at Eumundi

2010-06-22T00:35:00.000-07:00

This pavement art of mine won first prize and Peoples Choice at last months Body Art Carnival in Eumundi.I didn't enter the body art sections, but I entered the art competition with a painting called "Fantasy"

Recent artworks.

2010-04-11T04:17:00.000-07:00

A surfboard painted for hanging on the wall. A good end for a board that had been snapped in two.
(above) Lost in Spaces. Just finished this one 1200mmx1500mm in Oils, bit surreal, fun to do.

continuation 3D eumundi pavement art

2010-04-11T03:48:00.000-07:00

This is what the lady on the flying carpet looks like from the side.
(above)I have begun a second 3D artwork promoting the Eumundi Body Art Carnivale
(above)completed promotional 3D art for the coming Eumundi Body Art Carnivale

more 3D at eumundi

2010-03-02T17:23:00.000-08:00

Wet weather has slowed progress at Eumundi, but "the Bridge" is almost complete except for some more details and highlights which will eventually be added.
In the meantime, I am doing some promotional art for the coming Body Art Carnivale to be held on the 14th, 15th and 16th of May. The picture shows progress to date, halted due to wet weather.Cheers for now. Brian.

Eumundi 3D art

2010-03-02T17:19:00.000-08:00

Eumundi 3D progress 30-01-10

2010-01-30T03:30:00.000-08:00

Hi to all, and thanks for the interest shown at the Eumundi Market. Today I put in some more detail on the stall tent roofs and brightened up the footpath edges. Still more can be done to add to the realism, we will see what happens as time permits. Cheers, Brian.

Most recent painting

2010-01-23T00:00:00.001-08:00

Just to move away from my street art for a moment, here is a picture of my latest painting titled "Jack". It is painted with Oils on Canvas and is 1200mm by1500mm in size. I enjoy surrealism and imaginary realism so will be painting more works in this style.

Eumundi 3D art progress

2010-01-22T23:37:00.000-08:00

As you can see, the white pillars are now gone, only took 5 hours to paint out(they were over 12 meters long). Much simpler to see the 3D image now.
Time to start adding people and some more realistic colouring.
Another lady, gotta go, more later. Cheers, Brian.

Eumundi 3D progress 20-01-10

2010-01-21T02:25:00.000-08:00

A note from me, the artist: I have had a few comments about the four white columns. These were intended to be an "impossible illusion" such as drawn by an artist called Escher. (He was known for his drawings of impossible architecture, such as the steps that don't get anywhere). In my artwork,the pillars stand behind the bridge at the top, but in front of the bridge at the bottom; which is structurally impossible (but tricky?). However this is confusing to many people, so to simplify the 3D illusion, I have decided to remove the pillars. So in future pics the pillars will be gone..da-dah! Cheers, Brian.

Another few hours playing in the sun with paint and brush; the colours and details emerge.

Eumundi 3D 13/01/10

2010-01-13T02:26:00.000-08:00

Another day in the sun and the picture develops. Should have the main areas blocked out then I'll ready to put in some detail.

3D Continues at Eumundi 11/01/10

2010-01-12T02:18:00.000-08:00

After a few days delay due to rain, the project continues.
A few areas blocked in and some more details added, and the picture begins to emerge.
So far so good, I will keep you posted...watch this space.
Cheers, Brian

EUMUNDI MARKETS 3D IN PROGRESS

2010-01-02T01:14:00.000-08:00

Hi to all those who saw and asked what I am doing on the roadway at Eumundi Markets. This is progress so far on a 3D artwork that will become clearer as the work progresses. See if you can work out what it might be. There is a LOT more to be done, and I will update this blog each time. Cheers, Brian

MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE

2010-01-02T01:01:00.000-08:00

A bit of street art to liven up the pavement at Mooloolaba over the Xmas holidays. These illusions wre painted in Acrylic so they will last for a bit longer than Chalk. Both made to look like the pavers have broken and the viewer can look through to the view beyond. If someone stands on the surfboard in the wave picture, they look like they are riding the wave.

NAMBOUR ALIVE FESTIVAL 2009

2010-01-02T00:52:00.000-08:00

Good Ol' Nambour came alive on December the fifth to celebrate the new streetscapes. I went along and drew a Chalk 3D hole in the new work, complete with witches hat and frog in trouble. PS; luckily no-one fell in.

URBAN ART FESTIVAL, PARRAMATTA

2010-01-02T00:36:00.000-08:00

End of October last year, I competed in the Festival held in Church St Parramatta. Four days of fun on the pavement in the sun with thirty or more other artists painting with chalk on canvas. The theme was "Climate Change"; my caption was "Should we be worried, or just party on while the ice goes down the Gurgler?" And at the end I won the PEOPLE'S CHOICE award. Hope you like it too.

MAD FISH AT CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009

2010-01-02T00:23:00.000-08:00

On an area of concrete pavement outside The Mad Fish restaurant in Caloundra,I created this 3D Chalk painting to compliment the name of the restaurant. It took two full days to complete, and a week for the skin to grow back on my fingertips!

Penguins in Nambour.

2009-08-12T17:54:00.000-07:00

I discovered penguins on ice underground in Nambour last weekend at the "Back to Nambour" festival. It took me seven and a half hours to dig them out!

Eumundi chalk art.

2009-08-12T17:51:00.000-07:00

Here are two examples of chalk art on the road at Eumundi Markets on Saturdays.

Chalk the walk pavement art.

2009-08-12T17:47:00.000-07:00

I won peoples choice at a recent festival on the gold coast with this entry called "Digging for Freddo". Chalk on canvas done inside coz the weather outside was too wet.

Jessica's dream.

2009-08-12T17:39:00.000-07:00

Keeping a nautical theme in mind I ended up with this result which I donated for auction to help raise funds for Jessica Watson's solo around the world attempt this year. Go to www.youngestround.com

Camel with two humps.

2009-08-12T17:35:00.001-07:00

Another painting just following squiggles to see where they go. The camel and the humpback whales were actually in the squiggles almost as you see them.

Into the realm of the sea dragon.

2009-08-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

A surrealistic oil painting, one of my first ventures into imaginary realism(sounds pretty la-de-dar-di, huh?)

A journey through the landscape.

2009-08-12T17:27:00.000-07:00

One of my new style of paintings, sort of imaginary surrealistic.
I really enjoy doing these; I just start with squiggles and follow shapes as they appear with no rhyme or reason.

2009-08-02T16:44:00.000-07:00

Mum and my sister Nena(happy birthday Nena)are holidaying in England while we look after Mums friend Buddy. Here is Buddy with his chook!

Traffic Signal Box Nambour

2009-07-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

This is a traffic signal box I painted in Nambour in May.

It is on the corner near the RSL; painted as part of an urban beautification project run by QLD state gov.

I thought my happy little frogs would add a bit of cheer to the street! and they do!!!

HELLO WORLD

2009-04-20T17:01:00.000-07:00

Well howdy doody y'all. I have arriven !

This is where I will be posting all those random thoughts and sketches in the life of Brian --me.

Who knows what will eventuate-- I don't... so I'll just bumble along and see what happens.

Should be fun and EXTRAORDINARILY informative. So welcome; look me up anytime and don't miss out!!!

Here is a link to my website http://www.briantisdall.com.au/ so you can see where I've been. I have been a bit slack updating my website, so here are a couple of my recent paintings. Cheers.

homage to tibrogargan oil on canvas 1200mmx1500mm

fantasy in floral oil on canvas 1200x1800