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