My portrait entitled “Fooksie” – portrait of a boxer – is a finalist in the Portrait Competition Exhibition at ArtWorld Studio Gallery 28 Bodalla St, Norman Park, Brisbane. Opening night is on Saturday 15 July from 6-8 pm. The exhibition will run from 8 July - 6 August 2017. For opening hours of the gallery see the link below: http://www.artworld-studio.com/contact.html
John Fooks, also known as “Fooksie”, is an ex-professional boxer and a much loved and respected member of the local community. He runs The Boxing Shed at the Clem Jones Centre in Carina where he is a boxing coach and fitness instructor. His fitness classes have a reputation for being tough, crazy, extreme and a lot of fun. John has gone through some really tough times yet is always engaging, encouraging and exudes positive energy. He is truly an inspiration!
My painting involved a couple of live sittings and was finished off using a reference photo. It is set in The Boxing Shed, which is full of colourful flags, punch bags and has a boxing ring. I tried to capture Fooksie’s positive energy as well as the challenges he has had to face.
My painting involved a couple of live sittings and was finished off using a reference photo. It is set in The Boxing Shed, which is full of colourful flags, punch bags and has a boxing ring. I tried to capture Fooksie’s positive energy as well as the challenges he has had to face.
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