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Tim Storrier on Art Nation

21 Jan 2012 0 comments

The ABC's 'Art Nation' have produced a superb video about Tim Storrier. The short docoumentary runs for about 5 minutes and includes an interview with Storrier and footage of the artist working in his studio. It's well worth viewing. Here is the website address:

http://www.abc.net.au/arts/stories/s3376307.htm

Posted in: News and Views

Leunig Painting 'Urban Forest'

5 Dec 2011 0 comments

A new to stock Leunig painting 'Urban Forest' is simply a superb work. To view the painting please go to the Leunig page in the stiockroom or artists section and select the 'Paintings' page.

Posted in: Collecting Art

New Leunig Painting

21 Oct 2011 3 comments

Michael Leunig has recently completed a beautiful painting called 'Fugue' - an image of which can be seen on the 'Paintings' page of the 'Leunig' section of our stockroom.

Posted in: Collecting Art

22 October 2011 | Peter wrote:

Seeing a new Leunig work is such a 'near-life experience' - what a beautiful painting. I'm off to buy a Lotto ticket...


22 October 2011 | Justin Combs - Artloft wrote:

Thanks for your comment Peter - I will pass on your enthusiastic response to Michael Leunig!


17 November 2011 | James McCabe wrote:

He's as profound in paint as he is in newsprint.


Tim Storrier Survey

11 Oct 2011 0 comments

ELEMENTAL RECKONING : The art of Tim Storrier

S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney: 11 NOVEMBER ? 18 DECEMBER

Tim Storrier is one of Australia?s leading artists and this is the first major survey of his work. The exhibition comprises paintings, graphics and photography from public galleries & private collections. Tim Storrier has created an astonishing range of imagery steeped in his earliest memories of life on the land. The four elements ? earth, air, fire and water ? provide the framework for the artist?s singular vision of the Australian experience.

Posted in: News and Views

Some Feedback...

7 Oct 2011 1 comments

Dear Justin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful support in getting 'The Encounter' to my husband for his 60th birthday. Ian has long been a devoted fan of Michael Leunig and he was delighted!

Your patience and your attention to detail were just superb throughout the entire process.

My sincere appreciation.

Michele

Posted in: Collecting Art

22 October 2011 | Renata wrote:

Hi Justin,
I have just picked up the Leunig drawing and absolutely love it. Thank you for all your efforts and excellent service.
Best regards,
Renata.


Sidney Nolan's 'Ned Kelly' Prints

5 Oct 2011 0 comments

We have just added three iconic Sidney Nolan artworks to the stockroom. 'The Evening, 'The Burning Tree' and 'Morning Camp' are screenprints from Sidney Nolan's 'Ned Kelly II' set which was published by Marlborough Graphics, London in the 1970's. Images of the works which are for sale can be seen on the 'Sidney Nolan' page of the artists section of the website.

Posted in: News and Views

Fred Williams and John Olsen

1 Aug 2011 0 comments

We have just added to the stockroom two very interesting works on paper:

'Portrait of Brett Whiteley' by John Olsen is a superb example of John Olsen's skills as a lithograph image maker.

Fred WIlliams' 'Waterfall' displays Williams' unique ability to render the Australian landscape within his own vision.

Posted in: News and Views

Rare Leunig etchings

16 Jul 2011 2 comments

We are very excited to have received into stock some rare Leunig prints. These include the classic 'A night to remember' and the much loved 'Philosopher's Garden'. Images can be seen by clicking on the 'Etchings and Engravings' link of the 'Leunig' page in our stockroom.

Some wonderful new Leunig drawings have also arrived and can been seen by clicking on the 'Drawings' link on the Leunig page.

Posted in: News and Views

25 July 2011 | Peter wrote:

Leunig's line drawings demonstrate how much emotion can be transmitted by simple line work. He really is a master. Just beautiful.


28 September 2011 | Cassie wrote:

Of the panolpy of website I've pored over this has the most veracity.


New Leunig painting

8 Jun 2011 1 comments

I have just added to the website an image of a superb new Leunig painting 'Alive and well [1]'. The image can be found in the paintings section of the Leunig page in our stockroom. Anyone wanting more information on this work can e-mail me at:

justin@artloft.com.au

Justin Combs

Posted in: News and Views

10 June 2011 | Peter wrote:

Another piece of Leunig magic.


Leunig Prints

4 Jun 2011 0 comments

A wonderful collection of Leunig prints [etchings and engravings] has just arrived into stock. This includes some rare and hard to find pieces. Images of most of these works have been added to the relevant section of the Leunig page in our stockroom.

Posted in: News and Views