The Fishermen of Tanzania

Recently I have been looking at doing more maritime art. The Tanzanian coastline has stunning azure water and the billowing sails of the dhow seemed to find me.

When you look at these dhows, the men and women that work on them must be left in no doubt how haphazard their construction to be. A spare sail is slung over the side of the boat and strapped on. Spare masts are also lashed to the deck. Despite the hazards, these men and women risk their lives regularly to make a living. In this painting four crew work the waters off Tanzania.

To a large extent very small 10/0 brushes were used to paint this work. Included with this painting is a very small 10/0 brush.

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I have always loved art from my earliest understanding of it. I started painting at the age of six and rarely stopped. I was influenced early with realism and have tried to replicate life as closely as possible. I love all subjects and I guess that's why I don't paint just a single topic like aviation, marine, wildlife or still life. I try and immerse myself with reflections and creating form using light. I also love painting things that nature has taken a nice chunk out of.

I enjoy the works of Frans Hals‚ as well as the modern masters such as John Seerey-Lester‚ Salvador Dali, Banksy and lately Tjalf Spaarnay and Luigi Benedicenti who are hyperrealist artists.

I have always painted my own reality. I paint what grabs by attention and I've always painted things that were part of my life. That's why you'll see such a broad range of subjects in my paintings such as wine, trains, boats, aircraft and food. I paint what's nearby or relevant to me. The majority of my work is now still life, in particular I like to paint wine.

My work can be found in collections in Australia and worldwide. I'm always grateful for any "likes" given, it helps me feel as though someone has enjoyed my work.

If you would like to work together on a project email me: [email protected]

Thank you for your time
Rob