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Ken Collings

It is said that, “You cant find your direction in art until you have painted at least 300 paintings”. Well I think I have found my direction at last. I find inspiration in the works of the English artists Bob Rudd and David Cobley. Both artists use colour and tonal arrangements in an abstract manner to create pictures that are vibrant and exciting.

As a Tauranga artist using realistic landscapes as my jumping off point I hope to develop some of the qualities of Bob Rudd and create paintings that are partly abstract and mostly fun.

I will happily freight pictures anywhere. Courier and packaging costs are added to the price. 

Contact me at
patken@wave.co.nz

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'Rose Garden'
These roses are not 10 meters from where I am typing this. 

Painted in loose style this would look good in any room.
Unframed watercolour on Paper 270mm x 197mm  $NZ300.00

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'Bridge at Tangiwai'
This painting is evocative of its sad history. Acrylic on paper mounted on board.
Gilt framed 400mm x 330mm framed size $NZ340.00
 

'Big Dry South Taranaki'
Last summer’s drought also showed off the barley. This painting makes me feel warm every time I walk past it. Acrylic on board
Framed in natural Totara timber 417mmx 320mm $NZ495.00
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 'South Island Sheep Station'
This is a collage of remembered images.
 Watercolour on paper unframed  320mm x 240mm $NZ200

' Birds at Ohope'
Ohope Beach backs on to a marine bird reserve and here you can see Oyster catchers with East Cape in the distance Mounted and framed $325

' Old Singapore'
This pen and wash sketch was done in 1988 before all of the waterfront was reestablished mounted and framed $125

' Waterfront'
An impression of the Wellington Waterfront opposite the Seabridge terminal Mounted and framed $290