Paul IKIN - Artwork

jellyfish

2010-06-25T04:09:00.001-07:00

jellyfish, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

new pencil drawings on scrap cardboard

Broken branches

2010-05-03T20:25:00.001-07:00

Broken branches, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Snake Charmers

2010-01-05T17:13:00.001-08:00

Snake Charmers, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Latest painting for 2010
I made a black wood frame for it and it looks great contrasting against the pale front. Exhibit it soon.

Volley

2009-11-11T15:33:00.001-08:00

Volley, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

just looking through some of this years pictures and found this one. Might paint it next, take it to the next stage.

Sea Scape

2009-09-30T04:15:00.001-07:00

Sea Scape, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Painting I did for my dads b'day coming up.

Seascape

2009-09-08T18:46:00.001-07:00

Seascape, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Getting back into watecolours, they don't take up to much space in my room and are unpredictable.

Also I like the dreamy scenes that can be created and rustic.

Unmasked

2009-08-22T20:57:00.001-07:00

Unmasked, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

pencil on paper

Favorite Blue

2009-08-22T20:56:00.001-07:00

Favorite Blue, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Latest artworks on paper.
based on earlier sketches drawn from life.

Melbourne Museum

2009-07-04T23:41:00.001-07:00

Melbourne Museum, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

I love taking photo's like these, optical illusion in a way.

Studio One

2009-07-02T00:27:00.001-07:00

Studio One, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

my usual mess

nock nock

2009-07-01T21:21:00.001-07:00

nock nock, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Pencil sketch on old brown paper. More of a colour study.
I really enjoy coloured pencils for there overall look and smooth texture.

Ellis

2009-06-29T02:50:00.001-07:00

Ellis, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Blue and red pencil sketch on vanilla paper, I like doing these to break up my style and keep my portraiture skills up, it looks easy.

Volley

2009-06-28T07:26:00.001-07:00

Volley, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Rough sketch before bed, started off as a usual figure then added dimension and a unusual peeling of a sphere, maybe a stylized view of a ball...not sure.

Mirror

2009-06-27T23:13:00.001-07:00

Mirror, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Complexities of Being

2009-06-27T09:19:00.001-07:00

Complexities of Being, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Tjaman and Palice

2009-06-26T23:23:00.001-07:00

Tjaman and Palice, originally uploaded by IKIN√.

Pencil on paper-A2 size.
Two characters in the book I'm writing

To old to be a dancer

2009-06-22T01:14:00.001-07:00

To old to be a dancer, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

pencil on paper, contie. A3

Nightclub

2009-06-21T04:52:00.001-07:00

Nightclub, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Found this great photo of one of last years works.
I always find it hard to take good photos of art for some reason.
Oil and graphite on Ash Wood panel. Sold 08.

Donica - painted

2009-06-20T18:59:00.001-07:00

Donica - painted, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Finished painting, purposely didn't fill in all the sections.
This is the last of the Mannequin series, 4 of 4.
If my scanner was bigger I could of captured all the wood around the figure, which gives it space. I'll frame it and take a photo later. 260mmx350mm. Painted on Japanese White ash.

Danica - outlined/stage 3

2009-06-20T04:17:00.001-07:00

Danica - outlined/stage 3, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

This is the latest and last of the Mannequin series, 4 of 4 paintings.
Thought I would post third stage of the process.

Thornbird_drawing

2009-06-20T04:02:00.001-07:00

Thornbird_drawing, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Cyndal (pencil drawing)

2009-06-20T03:44:00.003-07:00

Cyndal (pencil drawing), originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Monican (pencil drawing)

2009-06-20T03:44:00.001-07:00

Monican (pencil drawing), originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

The Three top paintings from the Mannequin Series

2009-06-19T05:59:00.001-07:00

Pictures and Pictures, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

The three in the white frames are currently in the air... or truck, over Australia to Perth where they will be shown in the Over Growth 2 Exhibition curated by Creepy. I have the last of the series drying in my room, would have been good to send all 4, but for now their sort of a triptych. I'll miss these ones too. Sometimes its good when paintings don't sell.

Swallow

2009-06-19T05:53:00.001-07:00

Swallow, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

All bubble wraped up and going to a new home!
Was on my wall for over a month, now its time to paint another o fill its spot. Sothing like Robotech maybe?

Falling Apart

2009-06-19T05:50:00.001-07:00

Falling Apart, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

One of my favorite paintings, is in the mail flying to a new home.
But he wont be alone as he is joined by another one called Swallow.

Over Growth 2 Exhibition!

2009-06-19T05:44:00.001-07:00

Over Growth 2 Exhibition!, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

I will be ehibiting 3 painting shown bellow.

Thornbird - these three paintings will be exhibited in Perth for the Over Growth 2 Exhibition

2009-05-03T18:57:00.003-07:00

Thornbird, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Oil and graphite on wood panel
Framed under glass. 250x350mm March 2009

Monican

2009-05-03T18:57:00.001-07:00

Monican, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Oil and graphite on wood panel
Framed under glass. 250x350mm March 2009

Cyndal

2009-05-03T18:56:00.001-07:00

Cyndal, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Oil and graphite on wood panel
Framed under glass. 250x350mm March 2009

Conflict pirates

2009-01-08T23:01:00.001-08:00

confict pirates, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Latest painting this month (jan 09), Ive done others but this one hits home.
Its going in the direction I want and marks a crucial point in my artistic timeline.

To the viewer "it need to be viewed at, not just looked at".

New Atom's

2008-11-22T23:01:00.000-08:00

So I was playing around with creating a painting without starting from a sketch. And this is what I made. It was very exciting to do, the out come unknown and a new found freedom with paint.
I dont know what It means or care, it feels great to do something different.
60cmx45cm Acrylic on wooden panel.

Federation Square Ad I helped design. Oct 2008

2008-11-07T17:43:00.001-08:00

Federation Square Ad I worked on, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Spring Racing Carnival - Last job I worked on this year in advertising.
From Concept to Finished Art.

Original it looked amazing, after client changes it looks alright.
Many thanks to Chris for his work.

Chupa chup's paste ups, some dirty alley

2008-11-07T17:29:00.001-08:00

Chupa chup's paste ups, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

I went to the Anniversary laneway/party for Chupa Chup's last week.
Is it just me or do all the new flavors taste like shit?
Who buys them now days anyway? Sluts and monkeys?

Creepy and Nior

2008-11-07T17:23:00.001-08:00

Creepy and Nior , originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

It was great to catch up with my Perth partner in crime Creepy last week.
It didn't take him long before Melbourne got a new paint job with the help from Nior. Check it out in Hosier Lane, Melbourne. Before the dogs get to it. Peace.

Shaven Yak - Ren & Stimpy

2008-10-20T17:23:00.001-07:00

Shaven Yak - Ren & Stimpy, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Ren & Stimpy Plate - Space Madness

2008-10-20T17:17:00.001-07:00

Ren & Stimpy Plate - Space Madness, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

I got this cool plate for my last b'day from my bro Jade. Keep em comin :D

Stimpy : )

2008-10-20T17:12:00.001-07:00

Stimpy : ), originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

I got this cool mug on the weekend from a car boot sale, what a stimplton :D

Park Life - is better than real life

2008-10-20T00:39:00.001-07:00

Party in the Park, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Fitzroy Garden, Melbourne. We know how to have fun.

Friendship

2008-10-20T00:31:00.001-07:00

Friendship, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

This is what you see, when you drink all day in the park.
Damn romance everywhere.

Lost at Sea Exhibition Opening Night

2008-10-19T04:20:00.001-07:00

Image3, originally uploaded by Paul Ikin.

Well the exhibition was a great success,I didn't really sell to much but I don't base success on that.
Many thanks to those that came and the new friends I have made.
I appreciate all your kind words and positivity towards my artworks.
I hope you come to my next shows and keep in touch through my website/emails.

The shows on for the rest of the week if you missed out.

Click here to see more photos of night

I'll be uploading actual photos of the work for sale this week to flickr and my website.

cheers
Paul.

Bedroom before exhibition

2008-10-16T17:44:00.001-07:00

Heres a photo of half the exhibition (Lost at Sea) displayed in my room...

In Trouble - October 2008 Cover

2008-10-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks to IN TROUBLE for putting one of my artworks on there cover this month :)
I walked into Outre Gallery in Melbourne and saw it there while distributing fliers for the exhibition. I was very happy.

Here's a link to Trouble, click on latest issue button for a online view.
Great free exhibition magazine.

Updates

2008-10-05T19:49:00.001-07:00

Group shot, i was waiting for them to fall down on each other...oh to have some studio space.

I cant wait to hang these pictures in the exhibition.
I'll finally be able to move around my room, and I'll be able to take proper photos of them all.
This one above is pretty much done, 60cm 45cm as usual. No name for it yet...I've no idea what its all about.

Here is where Ive done all my work, Ive just cleaned up.
A heap of paintings to the side stacked up ready for the exhibition, my mac and my open window letting in heaps of blinding light. Oh and on the table is a new painting im working on. See below. Another mystery. But I like the symmetry, the snakes flow and the finger in the girls eye.

New works for 17th October show

2008-09-29T22:47:00.000-07:00

Monkey Business in NY

2008-09-29T22:17:00.000-07:00

Heres a postcard I bought for 20cents at a local garage sale, I think its awesome. Long live Kong.

1 Month to go.

2008-09-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Well not long before the exhibition opening, no big deal..but Im only half way done.
Not that I haven't been busy, I just keep accepting to do other artworks and illustrations for different things. Like Nintendo art exhibition and St.Luke's Palate exhibition (I'll post images of it soon, still working it out.)

studio desk shot

2008-09-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

new work - white sparows

2008-09-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

Drawings too transfer to wood or canvas

2008-09-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Lost at Sea - Exhibition flyer - Per Square Meter Gallery

2008-09-05T19:54:00.000-07:00

New works coming along for "Lost at Sea" exhibition

2008-09-05T19:21:00.000-07:00

Heres preview of the Lost at Sea exhibition coming in October 17th 08.

Melbourne cityscape

2008-07-15T02:44:00.000-07:00

I usually go wondering on my lunchbreaks, sometimes up tall buildings and wonder round on the roofs looking for adventure and new sights.

I took this photo the other day, its one of the nicest ones Ive taken.
Such warm muted colours and it dosent really look like melbourne from this view.
maybe its just me .

I like rooftops and how each one has its own personality...yep Im strange.

New works for Lost Property Exhibition

2008-07-15T02:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a closer view of two paintings I currently have in the Lost Property Exhibition (July08) The one on the left - Broken Branches (sold) and Evicted (used on the flyer & posters).

New A3 drawing

2008-07-14T21:58:00.000-07:00

2 photos of a picture im working on called "Complex little flower" for now.
Its a bit tricky to vision it at this stage but Im thinking it will be painted on wood with a stained black background.

Lost Property - Ikin and Mupz exhibition

2008-07-06T03:06:00.001-07:00

Had my first exhibition in Melbourne on Friday 4th of July, the opening night was a success with a great turnout of smiling faces and a beer in every hand thanks to Barons : )
The show goes for 2 weeks in July finishing on the 17th. So if You live in Melbourne and want to check it out heres the details.

Galaxie Gallery
106 Smith Street
Collingwood
Thursday,friday, sat & sunday.

Thanks for those that showed up and those that will be taking home a fine piece or two.