Water's back - Milang

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How have I missed your postings to date!! They are superb and you have compiled a stunning portfolio. I particularly like Victor Harbour as well as this painting. Skies are wonderful and overall composition second to none. Keep them coming, Mike! Are you in Australia now?

Posted by Lionel Simister on Thu 26 Jan 12:57:33

Like Lionel, I love this and the atmosphere you have created Mike, not to mention a beautiful record of a truly historical event. We visited S Australia in 2008 and up near Lake Charm it was so, so dry. Delighted to know that the River is flowing again well enough for this event, and that you had the opportunity to capture it in such a magical way.

Posted by Jane Adams on Thu 26 Jan 13:36:35

I agree with Lionel and Jane, very fine painting.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 26 Jan 14:59:31

Great painting Mike, beautifully painted

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Thu 26 Jan 17:25:48

The light emanating from this painting hits you even in the thumbnail version. Superb work.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Fri 27 Jan 15:39:46

Hello Lionel Yes in Adelaide now. Moved from the UK in 1970 I was just 15. thank you for all your comments everyone cheers Mike

Posted by Mike Barr on Thu 07 Jun 06:38:06

Beautiful painting - it looks more like an oil than acrylic with the warm colours. Well done

Posted by Linda Wilson on Tue 12 Jun 17:50:29

I Love the light in this one also,as well as all your rainy,atmospheric paintings. Am really enjoying your gallery!

Posted by judith viti on Thu 07 Mar 10:36:47

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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Last weekend boats began to assemble at Milang to partake in the Milang to Goolwa Classic. The event has been impossible the last few years because of low river levels. The river is back and so is Milang, a delightful lake-side town that was in the doldrums has come to life again on Lake Alexandrina. The furthest shore was not visible and it could have been a sea not a lake apart from the colour of the water. The browny-green of the water looked unique and surreal as yachts appeared on the horizon line and came into shore. The holiday cabins on the shore near the jetty presented a happy image that just had to be painted! Nearly 200 boats arrived at Milang and started off on the 50km sail to Goolwa the next day. Sometimes we know how good it is to be alive - often just fleating moments. I have put this one down in paint and hope others can feel that too. Water's back - Milang - acrylic on canvasboard - 40x30cm Alexandrina Art Show - April 2012

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Mike Barr Artist Extracting positive emotions from viewers is the main focus of Mike’s work. He has explored two main subjects that in themselves are departures from the normal humdrum of life; and that is the beach and rainy-day cityscapes. Even though rain in the city may be seem negative on…

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