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Painting No. 44 – Title “My Melbourne” Story:   This Painting was inspired by a series of photos I had taken in June 2009 consisting of different buildings/locations within the city of Melbourne (Australia). I was so inspired by the colour and architectural contrasts Melbourne shows off! After living in Melbourne now for over 40 years, the development of Melbourne has been amazing. Melbourne – Australia has so much to offer and very easy to get around to see. Each time I go into the city of Melbourne I find it has something new to share!

Painting No. 44 – Title “My Melbourne” by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Oct 2009/June 2010 – by Abstract Artist: Karen Robinson All images are protected by copyright laws!

Below is a photo showing how I used blue tape to assist with my arts practise.  It takes many months to complete one abstract painting such as this painting.  Each colour I leave to dry thoroughly before commencing on with the next.  I apply three layers of acrylic paint to give the colour a rich look!

Use of Scotch-Blue Painters tape to define lines within Painting No. 44 Titled “My Melbourne” by Abstract Artist: Karen Robinson NB: All images are protected by copyright laws!

Below are the set of photos I had taken and used as a source of inspiration for this particular painting.  NB: Please hover over the photo to view details of the image!

No. 14 – My Melbourne – Near South Melbourne Market – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 12 – My Melbourne – Ian Potter Building – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws

No. 13 – My Melbourne – Building in Paris End of Collins Street – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 11 – My Melbourne – Flinders Street Station – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 10 – My Melbourne – Carrot Sticks next to Tullamarine Freeway – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!.JPG

No. 9 – My Melbourne – Docklands June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws.

No. 8 – My Melbourne – Customs Building – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws

No. 7 – My Melbourne – Melbourne University – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 6 – My Melbourne – Yellow Cheese Stick over the Tullamarine Fwy 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 5 – My Melbourne – Work of Art at Docklands – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 4 – My Melbourne – Tower beside National Art Gallery 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 3 – My Melbourne – Spencer Street Station – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 2 – My Melbourne – South Melbourne Market – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

No. 1 – My Melbourne – Catherdal opposite Federation Square – June 09 Photo taken by Karen Robinson Abstract Artist NB All images are protected by copyright laws!

I guess this painting really was/is about the love I have for Melbourne – my home, where I fell in love with a dear and great human being, married that person and now my husband for over 30 plus years; had two children, one daughter whom we cherish and my son, who so sadly was killed in a single vehicle crash in 2009.  His loss broke our hearts.  Melbourne holds many, many memories that are dear to me and this painting is a tribute to the joys I have experienced whilst living here…

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