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Rich Colour And fro mthe tree, and in towarcis the centre. Careful thought and ' bold effective and happy little vigorous painting combine to pieces. However, I. think it a make a good picture in the pity that some works of a "Flood." 'The) e is feeling here, more ambitious nature were not included. Let me analyse one or two pictures in some detail, and begin with "Breakfast Creek." I am not recommending such close inspection because it is the most expensive thing in ,the show-but because of its interesting method of hand - .ling. This one is what you might call a watei colour drawing. Notice how a considerable amount of line work has been Used to reinforce very delicate washes of colour, thus adding more definition to the form of boats and buildings, &c. With- out this valuable line the im- pact would be far too weak. Look at the composition of the whole work. It is well bal- anced, and good use is made of the weight and placing of Pie posts in the water. Over WI this is a subtle sky, with p few almost horiwintal streaks pf blue, placed In the right ppOts. In addition, the picture a lively touch and is fresh n colour. 4-, Now let us take "Lagoona Hay" by way of contrast. Here lis a much more forceful effort - The colour Is rich and the values strange-perhaps ,the distance is it little too strong, having a tendency to come for- iward. This is also an interest- ing composition. but would have been improved by moving that prominent mountainpeak away Sound Drawing THOSE who like small pictures will find on the walls of the Moreton Galleries today a show of watercolours by C. C. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs is a teacher . and practitioner of considerable experience, and interprets his impressions in a direoct and competent manner. LUMINOSITY and richness of colour in union with sound awing, make these pictures and it carries a lot of convic- tion. I liked the vivid richness and strong sunlight in "Bartle Frere." Simple treatment and composition make a happy re- sult in "Cash's Crossing," and "Low Tide" illustrates how effective broad clean handling of colour can be-but you must stand back from this one. "Ship Inn" is brief. So, too.. is "Squally Weather." both pos- sessing charm. There are many cheerful pic- tures in this show. but I must admit I would like to have seen a number of them on larger paper.-JAMES WIENEKE. Bold Painting In Ragless Show P" you wish to enjoy the cur- rent show of painting by Max Ragless at the Moreton Galleries, then try and look ut the pictures from some dis- tance, as the painter has not been concerned with elaborate detail. His is a broad approach For some time Mr. Ragless has painted on in a bold and courageous manner. How- ever, he is now taking further note of the suitability of land- scape, and this experiment dividends and add to his him new will. I believe, pay growing reputation in the long and searching business of painting good pictures. I liked very much the "Second Jetty." It is an unusual com- position, but quite satisfactory. and is enhanced by the Intelli- gent use of leading lines anti contrast of tone and colour. "Mount Haywood" is another to reveal goocl colour-u fine nvas, with beautiful trantition of.subtle values convincingly rendered. Old buildings and boats make "Careening Cove" a picturesque canvas, painted with a palette, knife. The knife is also used in "Rawnsleys .Bluff.- and a fine feeling of light and atmos- phere results. Though "Trial Hill Road" Is a noble subject. I do not think Mr. Ragless has been been suc- cessful here. This type of su,- jeet, will, course, test the powers of any artist; it is and extremely difficult proposition] Well designed and painted with strong, decorative feeling for pattern and colour, "Morn-: ing Moon" becomes a warm: and rich, vibrating landscape. ou0sf ntahtee rf octoirloburrosacil alnikde(iigbeors-t "Slipway, Port Fairy." Here again is simple form with rich Pattern and colour and it most, successful foreground. Mr. Ragless also shows threel interesting drawings in line and, !restrained colour. - JAMES' WIENTEK E.