Tuesday, January 19, 2010

'stumped'



I've planned to stay in this afternoon, to cook dinner and something sweet. The boys continue to complete the 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle 'Stumped'. The illustration of Australian Artist Max Mannix.

Max is a self taught Artist, who left his home in a small country town at the age of 16 and went on to spend 20 years in the Australian outback working in mustering camps, shearing sheds, droving and fencing.

His vivid paintings depict life in the Australian outback, as he experienced first hand. Max "knows" every character he paints, he is totally inspired by his experiences and years in the Australian outback. Every painting has a story.

His paintings have a unique personality. What a wonderful illustration for the boys to be 'working' with. The colour and detail are so real, so unique, so Australian.

1 comment:

  1. Hi there, this is great, my hubby would love this for his boys when they are older as he is cricket mad. I'll be on the lookout for it.
    Saw your question to me. Just right clik your mouse over the picture in question and then save yit to your computer using the "Save Picture As" which comes up when you right click the mouse. Hope this helps.
    Cheers
    Engracia

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