Mike Barr
Recent works by Australian artist Mike Barr
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Plein air at Petrel Cove
This was painted as the rain was coming in from the sea - just finished in time!
Grey day at Petrel Cove - acrylic on canvas - 34x24cm
This painting is for sale and can be purchased here
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A walk at Port Willunga
A walk at Port Willunga.
The third painting completed on-site at Port Willunga last Sunday.
A walk at Port Willunga - acrylic on canvas - 34x24cm
See progress of painting on YouTube
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Afternoon at Port Willunga
It was a perfect day for painting and Port Willunga provided the perfect spot!
Lots of people were here enjoying the cooler conditions - walking, fishing, sightseeing and some playing beach cricket!.
One of three works painted in the afternoon.
See the painting come together from start to finish on Youtube
Afternoon at Port Willunga - 34x25cm - acrylic on canvas.
You can buy this painting now $325 free postage.
Painted on sheet canvas ready for framing - will be posted in a tube.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Rainy-day painting demo

Click here to see YouTube slide show of the start-to-finish of this acrylic painting on board.
30x30cm.
Painting available at the Flagstaff Hill Rotary Art Show in April 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Plein air at Victor Harbor
See the YouTube slide show here
I had two goes at this painting - you will notice that on the first photo with the title on it that it is different to the one shown in the slide show. This is because that first painting, unknown to me until I had nearly finished the work, was completed on the back of the canvas! I thought when I started to paint that it was a bit absorbent and promised myself to put another coat of gesso on the sheets in future. I really notice when I tried to do some fine lines and they turned out as blobs! Anyway, I really enjoyed the second painting featured in the slide show.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Plein air at Goolwa

Click here to see a slide show of a plein air painting completed on the Goolwa river bank recently.
It was a beautiful day - sunny with a slight breeze. Great for painting!
Autumn Sun - 35x24cm Acrylic on canvas.
$300 unframed on canvas sheet.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
War memorial Adelaide
This South African War Memorial is placed at the corner of North Terrace and King William Street, close to the gate of Government House. It is a fine memorial made of bronze and granite. It looks imposing at any time but particularly in the rain with Parliament House as the back-drop.
War Memorial Adelaide - acrylic on board - 25x25cm
Friday, February 22, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Beach Kats - watercolour
A water colour practice piece. Comparing acrylics and water colours, I found that the shift if colour from wet to dark is greater in water colour. Of course, water colour dries lighter and acrylic dries darker. This was mainly an exercise in figures and sails.
Beach Kats - Watercolour on paper. approx 35x20cm
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Bluff - Victor Harbor
All who know Victor Harbor know of its landmark - The Bluff. Its distinctive shape welcomes visitors as they drive into the seaside town from Adelaide and a visit to Victor Harbor is hardly complete without driving to the lookout on the Bluff and marvelling at the views of the coast in all directions.
The Bluff - acrylic on canvas - 120x60cm
Available from Artworx Gallery at Goolwa
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Rain at the Museum
One of the nicest places to be in the rain, is near the museum on North Terrace in Adelaide. In the event of a real downpour you can always pop into the museum, art gallery, library or the Royal South Australian Society of Arts for shelter!
Rain at the museum - acrylic on canvas - 90x90cm
Available at the David Sumner Gallery from February
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Paris on Waymouth St
With a little bit of artistic license, Waymouth St can look a little like paris in the rain, especially with the two ornate lamps outside the Union Hotel.
Paris on Waymouth - 90x90cm acrylic on canvas.
Enquiries - David Sumner Gallery
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Encounter views
The playground of South Australia - Victor Harbor. The bluf is certainly its landmark. You can drive half way up and the views are spectacular in all directions. Sun and shadows drift over the face of the bluf.
Encounter Views - 150x90cm acrylic on canvas - $4950
Available at the Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show
Saturday, December 15, 2012
North Terrace lights
There isn't a prettier sight in Adelaide than North Terrace when it rains late in the day. Reflections and lights play their part in the magic.
North Terrace Lights - 50x50cm acrylic on board
Inquiries - David Sumner Gallery
08 8332 7900
dsgallery@esc.net.au
Monday, December 3, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
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