Rain

(c) copyright 2011

"Rain"

'Giving life to the land and animals'

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright 2011



“Shifting Sands”

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright 2011



“Shifting Sands”

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."

OLIVETREE MARKETS

Olivetree Markets
Saturday 17th of December
9am - 6pm

Junction Public, The Junction

Great Christmas Gift ideas

C U THERE!!!!!!!!!

Sea

(c) Copyright 2011

'Sea'

The Barngarla people were known to "sing" the sharks and dolphins to help them drive the fish towards the shore where they could be caught.

Djindu (Sun)

(c) copyright 2011

“Djindu”

‘The energy of Djindu (sun) supports all life on Earth'

Shifting Sands White

(c) copyright 2011

“Shifting Sands”

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."

Update

Hi All,

Working my butt off for the next Olivetree markets will get some pictures up as soon as I can. If you are in the area come in and have a look as there is some great stuff at the markets.

Olivetree Markets
17th of December 9am - 6pm
Junction Public
Newcastle NSW

Hope to see you there...take care and Merry Christmas to you all and I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday.......

Cheers

Shifting Sands

Copyright 2011

Just wanted to re post this painting 'Shifting Sands' as it was entered in the WAAP art competition. Didn't win but it was a great frill to have it hanging amongst some very talented paintings, photography and sculpture work. The whole experience to go to the opening of the exhibition was very exciting and to share the moment with my wife was special.

Congratulations to the winners and looking forward in entering another piece next year......

Dolphin (on wooden board)

(c) copyright 2012

Crab (On wooden board)

copyright 2011/2012

(Completed)

Djindu (Sun)

(c) copyright 2011

The Sun

The flames that bring our lands to life

Thank you

Hi All,

Would just like to thank everyone who came into my stall on the weekend. Your comments are greatly appreciated and I really enjoyed meeting everyone throughout the day.

Also a special thank you to all that purchased a painting and or mutiple paintings. I certainly hope you really injoy them or if they are presents I hope the people receiving them are happy with them.

I will be back at the Olivetree markets on the 17th of December.

Once again thank you and have a safe and happy Chrissy with the family....

Cheers Crofty

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright

“Shifting Sands”

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright



“Shifting Sands”

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."

Water

(c) copyright



“Water”

‘Throughout the wet season the rains restore land growth and fill rivers, creeks and waterholes across the land.’

Water (New)

(c) copyright 2011

“Water”

‘Throughout the wet season the rains restore land growth and fill rivers, creeks and waterholes across the land.’

Olivetree Markets

Olivetree Markets

Saturday 5th November

Junction Public 9am - 3pm

Market Stall

My Olivetree markets stall

Pictures

Hi All,

If you want a close up just click on the paintings...

Cheers

Shifting Sands (Red)

(c) copyright 2011

Water (New)

(c) copyright 2011

"

‘Throughout the wet season the rains restore land growth and fill rivers, creeks and waterholes across the land.’

Fire

(c) copyright 2011

“Fire”

‘Fire was used for many different reasons which included land management, warmth, cooking, ceremonies and tool making.’

NAIDOC poster 2011 entry

(c) copyright

This is a painting I entered into the NAIDOC poster competition in 2011

Shifting Sands

(c) Copyright 2011

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright

Shifting Sands

(Sold)

This happens to be the first painting I sold in the Sydney Art Gallery....

Water

(c) copyright 2011

Water

This is one of my new paintings I will post the full picture up soon

Update

Hi All,

Have been flatout, got a couple pieces I am working on, they are about 120cm x 95cm (Shifting Sands). Usually take up to 12 hours to complete (each one). I am doing one for the Aboriginal Art Gallery and one for an Aboriginal Art competition so this is taking up a fair bit of my time at present.

Also have a couple commission pieces on the go aswell due to the Olivetree markets. Once again thank you for checking out my blog and hopefully I will have some new stuff up soon.

Off to cairns next week can't wait......Just thought I would add that......

Shifting Sands (Framed)

(c) copyright 2011

Guidance

© copyright 2011

“Guidance”

‘Traditionally the night skies were used to help my ancestors travel during the night. They would travel at night to escape the sweltering heat of the day.’

Goanna

 © Copyright 2011

“Goanna”

‘The Goanna is a significant part in Aboriginal culture, whether it is a totemic relationship or part of the traditional diet.’

Saturday Markets

Thank you again to all that took time to have a look at my artwork. Your comments were greatly appreciated and a big thanks to all that purchased a piece of my art.

I will be missing from the October markets but will be at the November markets.

Thanks again and have a great day......

Update

Hi All,

have done a few more paintings and at the moment I am trying to finish them for the Olivetree Markets this weekend at the Junction Public School located at the Junction (Saturday 3rd of Sep)

Also Happy Fathers day to all the Dads hope you get spoiled.....

Thanks and will post some paintings soon......

Quote

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. 

~Twyla Tharp

Olivetree Markets

The Olivetree Markets are on again next Saturday the 3rd of September at Junction Public....Hope to see you all there...these markets have a wide range of stall holders. The talent is mind blowing so come along... Hope to see you there..................

Goanna

(c) copyright 2011

Artist: Thomas Croft

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

‘The Goanna is a significant part in Aboriginal culture, whether it is a totemic relationship or part of the traditional diet.’

Numbadda (Whale)

(c) copyright

Artist: Thomas Croft

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

‘At a certain time when Djindu (the Sun) was half way through his daily travel across the sky the men and women would stand close by Numbadda's twin blowholes where the sound of Numbadda was heard. In the spray of Numbadda's water, a rainbow would appear in the mist thus linking people, whales, ocean, sun, air and earth.’

Olivetree Markets

Another picture of the stall....



Olivetree Markets

One of the pictures taken of the stall setup on the day....

Markets

Wow what a day (Saturday the 6th) just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and of course everyone that happened to purchase some of my art.

The experience was overwhelming and I will be back for sure.....Thanks to everyone that helped me on the day and looking forward in doing it all again....

Cheers

Shifting Sands

(c) copyright 2011

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Shifting Sands

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."



Olivetree Markets

Hi All,

Come in this weekend (Saturday the 6th of August) and enjoy one of the great markets Newcastle have to offer.

Check the link out....

Markets

The Olive Tree Market

Festive Winter Market

Celebrate Newcastle's Handmade Community

Saturday August 6^th 9am-3pm

Kangaroo Hunting

(c) copyright

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Kangaroo Hunting

Medium: Acrylic on canvas, 57cm x 57cm

Fire

(c) copyright 2011

Artist: Thomas Croft

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

‘Fire was used for many different reasons which included land management, warmth, cooking, ceremonies and tool making.’

Guidance

(c) copyright

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Guidance

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

‘Traditionally the night skies were used to help my ancestors travel during the night. They would travel at night to escape the sweltering heat of the day.’

Quote

"The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting"

Vincent van Gogh

Quote.....

"If there is a voice inside you telling you that you cannot paint, then by all means paint and the voice will be silenced"

Vincent Van Gogh

Paintings I Love

Great sigt to checkout...many of artist across the world with extrodinary talent.......http://www.paintingsilove.com/artist/thomascroft

Fire

Stockyard Gallery Mataranka

Check some of the great art out at the stockyard gallery located in Mataranka in the Northern Territory........http://www.stockyardgallery.com.au/

Shifting Sands (Blue)

(c) copyright 2011

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Shifting Sands

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."



Shifting Sands

(c) copyright 2011

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Shifting Sands

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

'Throughout time the wind has blown over the country and the landscape has changed due to the shifting of the sands. Constant changes over the years form new hills, rivers and gullies.'

"This is my Grandfathers country the country of the Barngarla people the country where the shifting sands sculpture the lands."



Goanna

(c) copyright

This is a painting I done for my Aunty and Uncles 40th Wedding Anniversary...What a great night nothing better then catching up with family.....

Artist: Thomas Croft

Title: Goanna Hunting

Medium: Acrylic on canvas, 35cm x 70cm