SUNSET WALK

A poignant photo for me this week. It is a repost, in fact, of a shot I took several years ago of three friends I was walking with at sunset all those years back. I turned to look at them after we parted and took this photo as they were walking away from me. I learned yesterday that one of them had died earlier this week. Vale, AH...

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WINTER SOLSTICE

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and part of the Seasons meme.

TWILIGHT OF THE YEAR

As 2025 progresses towards its end, we reflect on all that's been and gone. In the twilight of the year we once again wonder how all these terrible things that have happened were allowed to happen...

We all desire peace, and yet wars rage on. We all value security and serenity, yet we tolerate injustice and gross upheavals. We all look to our youth with eyes full of hope for the future, and we see violence and recklessness. We all believe in freedom of expression, freedom of religion and freedom of thought, yet we are confronted by intolerance, extremism, fanaticism and terrorism...

As 2026 will dawn, what will it bring? Is there a chance that things will improve? Have we had enough? What can we each do to bring about a change for the better?

An image below of twilight, and a lullaby of hope...

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More of my music can be found on instagram @otidorchestre

MY NEW NOVEL

My new novel "The Nursing Home" has been published and is available on Amazon. I've been told by several people that it's a good read :-)

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EXHIBITION

The Gallery Unbound is opening on the 8th January at 497 High St Northcote, 3070, Vic with an exhibition of works by four artists. One of them is me, @jammysevenk.

Come and join us at the celebration of the opening and meet the exhibiting artists at the Gallery on Friday January 10, 2025, 6-8 pm. I'll be glad to see you there.

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

EXHIBITING MY ART

Getting ready for a Gallery Unbound Solo Exhibition 08 Jan - 26 January at 497 High Street Northcote, Victoria. 3070, Australia. The Opening Celebration is on Friday 10 January 6pm - 8pm with drinks and nibbles available. You are welcome to attend and see lots of my artwork shown there.

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ART EXHIBITION

At an exhibition where I took part with five of my works being shown. It is held at the "Gallery Unbound" 497 High St Northcote, Victoria, Australia and the "Essence" exhibition will be on display until 22nd December 2024.

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LET'S HAVE MUSIC

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and also part of the Seasons meme

And remember if you wish to hear some of my own musical compositions, you can find me under the handle: Otidorchestre

In Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Deezer, Instagram, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Boomplay, etc

PAINTED SKY

The sky has always been a source of inspiration for artists and here is one of my paintings inspired by a sunset in the City. You can find more of my paintings in my Instagram account: @jammysevenk

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MY MUSIC

Just taking an opportunity to blow my own trumpet (yes, pun intended - sorry!). Since May this year, I have been putting online some of my own musical compositions. If you like the classical music genre, you may like to have a listen. My handle is "Otidorchestre" and you can find me on these platforms:

Amazon, Anghami, MediaNet, Boomplay, Deezer, Instagram/Facebook, Adaptr, Flo, YouTube Music, iHeartRadio, Claro Música, Joox, Kuack Media, NetEase, Qobuz, Pandora, Saavn, Spotify, Tencent, Tidal and TikTok & other ByteDance stores!

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JAMMY'S ART

Some of you may know that as well as taking photographs, I paint. My instagram account @jammysevenk showcases my work, going back quite a few years. Here is a mosaic of some of the 1,400 or so works I have posted there.

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

POPPY GARDEN

Now in Winter, when flowers in the garden are sparse, I'm sharing with you an image of one of my paintings: "Poppy Garden". This particular painting is available as a quality jigsaw puzzle produced by Woodbests with all wooden pieces in a beautiful presentation box and display easel for the cover reference photo. It is available in three sizes and can be ordered here.

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AUSTRALIAN SEASONS

A quartet of my paintings. You can find more of my artworks on my Instagram account: @jammysevenk

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and also part of the Blue Monday meme,

and also part of the Seasons meme.

MOONRISE IN MELBOURNE

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and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.

Remember you can see more of my artwork on my Instagram account: @jammysevenk

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITION

My solo art exhibition "Seasons in the Garden" will open in the Northcote Public Library Exhibition Space at 32-38 Separation St, Northcote 3070 Victoria, on June 1st, 2023. Entry is free and the exhibition is open until June 30th. Here is a small sample of what is on show.

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and also part of the Blue Monday meme,

and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
and also part of the Seasons meme.

AUSTRALIAN MOSAIC

Trying my hand at digitally creating a mosaic that evokes the spirit of Australia.

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and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.

FRACTURED ART

I've taken my digital scissors and have chopped up my latest artwork to create this mosaic. If you would like to have a look at the uncut original, please see my instagram account here.

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and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme,

and also part of the Seasons meme.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Here are some of my painted stones that celebrate Halloween. You can find more of my art at my Instagram account @jammysevenk

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and mothers-to-be! A painting I completed today. For more of my artwork, visit: https://www.instagram.com/jammysevenk/

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MY ART

One of my paintings. You can find more of my artworks on my Instagram account: @jammysevenk

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and also part of the Blue Monday meme,

and also part of the Seasons meme.