Family Group. Australian original art print. red hibiscus It was these shadows that

It was these shadows that inspired the composition

the Title was decided upon

Using basic photoshop drawing tools I added the detail of the fireplace in the chimney opening and detail the master chef at work

flock of cockatoos and fallen tree across the water created the composition

The simple slap stick drawings of the lady made it appropriate for her to be "Tangled in the harp

Family Group. Australian original art print. red hibiscus It was these shadows thatPhotographing a sheet of weathered plywood on our shed wall became a very interesting background canvas to start new artwork. The dampness in the wood had left dark moisture marks in the plywood, The sun created shadows and highlights. Looking closely, a group of figures became evident. By out lining these characters with complimentary colours the family group appeared. Red shoe laces highlight the frivolity. NOTE: A copy of the original photo is