Author: Jeff Q

‘I told you when I came I was a Stranger’ is a framed piece, acrylic on canvas, 68cm x 48cm. I hope to have it displayed in the upcoming Members Exhibition at the Emu Park Art Gallery which will open on December the 4th.

Inspired I tell you, I’ve been inspired. I have always loved the music of Leonard Cohen. Years spent sitting around the record player listening to Cohen on vinyl LPs rotating at 33rpm.

I’ve just finished watching the Leonard Cohen Series ‘So Long Maryanne’ on SBS and it was during the process of watching this that the light bulb went on.

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Latest artworks by Jeff Quigley – Another two paintings finished (very early) for the next members exhibition in mid October 2024

Born in a crossfire hurricane,
And I howled at the morning driving rain
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas
But it’s all right, I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s a gas, gas, gas

I just love the greatest rock n roll band in the world. The Stones. The band that introduced me to the Blues. These two framed paintings are rather large, each 58cm by 88cm, acrylic on canvas and are a package deal. The reason for two pieces is because our next Members Exhibition is Themed 2 on 2. Members will create two similar artworks which will be displayed side by side.

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Long Walk Home is the title of this piece. I am well ahead of schedule with this one which I hope to be included in the mid JUly 2024 Members Exhibition at the Emu Park Art Gallery. (starting the 25th July)

Apologies for the poor quality of the photo. It was a proper B to get a half decent shot.

Long Walk Home, acrylic on canvas, framed and is 32cm x 32cm. A smaller than usual painting.

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My painting and my depiction of what is happening. It has been often commented on and over a lenghty period of time that in our part of the globe that the canary in the mine has been the vast coral bleaching of our beautiful barrier reef

In my opinion one only has to take a look at what is happening right now around the planet to observe that there is ‘bleaching of mankind’ and unfortunately I don’t believe that too many people actually give a shit. But yeah, we were and have been warned.

I really do worry about my grandkids and great grandkids. What is the not to distant future going to be like for them.

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Crabbing In The Rain … A piece I was inspired to have a crack at after seeing a painting of a rainy day in a street walk. I thought I’d have a go at a rainy days’ crabbing. It is a painting I enjoyed doing and am happy ( well nearly / never happy ) with the result. It is something different for me, a nice painting theme for a change.

Many of the locals (Emu Park, Central Queensland) will know of this crabbing experience.

Launching the pots, secret spots, lookout for crocs, checking lots.

Lookout for transgressors, dodging the Fishoes.

It is the stuff legends are made of.

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This one has gone to a good home…

Caribou Flying..Another painting finished. This a small painting I have done as a thank you to an old mate. He is a long time retired Member of the RAAF and did a lot of flying in Caribous.

Only a small size work, 40cm x 40cm.

Apologies for the photo, I am a shocker with the camera.

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“Go back to where you came from well where’s that” .. Latest artwork by Jeff Quigley

I have always had a fascination with space and more recently with the images generated from first the Hubble and then the Webb telescopes. Absolutely mind blowing stuff. Images from millions of years ago. How our universe was created, how we evolved and how we got to be where we are. We have the opportunity to look at things that are more than likely no longer there. And yes, we could not possibly be alone.

“Go Back To Where You Came From – Well Where’s That?” is a large painting, acrylic on canvas, 155cm x 55cm which I intend to have framed in time for the June Exhibition.

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My mate, Patrol Dog Buff is the main character in this piece. She has trained me so well that on most mornings she is allowed to wake me up around 5am so I can have the privilege of taking her for her beach walk and I get the bonus of throwing the ball for her about fifty times.

The title itself originated from the name of an SBS movie which I never forgot. I didn’t watch the movie mind you, but the name has always stuck with me. “A great name for a painting”

“The Distant Sound Of Dogs Barking” is acrylic on canvas, 76cm x 61cm. Painted March 2024.

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SOCIETY .. Latest artwork by Jeff Quigley – Just completed this one. (January 2024)

UPDATE NOTE: This work is currently displayed in the Martin Hanson Art Exhibition at the Gladstone City Art Gallery and will be on display with all other entrants until January 20th 2025)

This piece is the biggest artwork I have undertaken to date. It was a long labour of love to paint this particular theme. I have absolutely no idea how many hours I have spent on this one as I lost count at about sixty hours and that was some time ago.

“Society” is all about my opinion on the wonder technology of mobile phones and where it has taken us or should I say where we have been lead to.

“Society” is acrylic on canvas, and a bloody large painting 122cm x 92cm. It is my latest work and hopefully will be accepted into the next exhibition at the Emu Park Art Gallery which will be opening on the 8th February.

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This one has gone to a good home…

Never Ending Steps To The Top.. Latest artwork by Jeff Quigley

I decided to have a bit of fun with this one and incorporated the illusory effect of the “Penrose Stairs”. You never reach the top (let your eyes follow the steps).

Those that are unlucky enough to know me will know my feelings about the subject matter involved within this work and the said steps.

17 years is a long time to wait to win something but who is counting. I know I am and enjoying it and hope that it continues. I mean what is one more year?

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