An afternoon with Mike Barr

The invitation said:

"Ever wanted to see a painting develop from start to finish? Well, now you can watch 5 paintings do just that on Sunday, September 6th at 2pm. In the space of about 2 hours I will put together 5 little beachscapes from start to finish. Each painting will be signed and available for purchase on the day for $225 and, they will be ready to hang. So, why not drop around to Red Opus - sit and watch some paint dry with a coffee and a piece of cake and pick up somethng special for Fathers Day."

I went, and had the time of my life. Nothing like watching an artist work, apart from watching yourself work (same thing, I guess, just different artist).

I did get my Fathers Day present, and so much more.

Thanks, Mike

Mike has his own room in the newly open Red Opus gallery.

The room features Mike Barr's best work and new paintings will be hung as they are completed. Red Opus is open Wed to Sat from 10am - 4pm - Sunday from 1-4pm. 119 Payneham Road, St Peters. SA 5112

And while you're there, take a look at Bromley's work. It is most likely the largest collection of his works on display.

Adelaide Impressionists demonstration

On a superb Sunday afternoon, the four Adelaide Impressionists have enchanted their impressive audience with their skills and talent.
A pleasant afternoon.
Gerhard Ritter completed a powerful portrait, Hans Koppan a beautiful little landscape, Mike Barr a monumental seascape and Alan Ramachandran a cityscape watercolour.
Missed out on winning one of the four works on offer, I'm sure they went to a much better place.
Life was never meant to be a free ride.

The Adelaide Impressionists - July 5-26

Barr, Koppan, Ramachandran and Ritter

Royal South Australian Society of Arts gallery
Level 1, Institute Building, Cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave
The exhibition will be officially opened by
The Adelaide Lord Mayor - Michael Harbison
2.30pm Sunday July 5, 2009
Win a painting from the Adelaide Impressionists!
Luscious landscapes
Beautiful beachscapes
Wonderful wetlands
Stupendous streetscapes,
portraits and more

All 4 artists to demonstrate at the same time!
Sunday July 19 - 1-3pm
Royal South Australian Society of Arts gallery
Level 1, Institute Building, Cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see 4 artists paint in their preferred media:
Oil, watercolour and acrylic.
Gerhard Ritter
Alan Ramachandran
Hans Koppan
Mike Barr
Put the date in your diary now!
Sunday July 19 - 1-3pm
Bring your friends, bring your notebooks and cameras.