Geordie Allardice - Fish

My name is Geordie Allardice I studied Arts at Tafe and then got my Degree in Fine arts at Deakin in 2004. I am currently studying Textiles at Tafe. Fish have always been a part of my life as my dads a fisherman and now that we live by the sea its hard to get away from the topic. The images I have had for a while all except for the poor fish that has all sorts of things attached to him that is recent.

The photograph above was taken of me in front of a mural I completed for the Port Fairy fishing club. It took a few weeks to paint up and many cans of acrylic exterior paint. Initially there was a mural underneath but it had become tired and worn. I painted straight over the top using it as a guide. I did vary a few things, the sun at the top, the design of the fish and its overall colour. The club was pleased and so was i.



The image above is a present for my dad on his birthday. Roughly 60cm x 45cm it is a fish with a flaming antenna coming out of its head while pulling an umbrella, breathing through a pipe and pulling the moon. Graphite on card.
Size: 60cms x 45cms
Material: Graphite on card
Date:unknown
Course: Diploma of Arts (Textiles)



These fish are a selection of fish painting that also belonging to my dad . This is work that I have promised that I would do for him. I'm half way there. These are all smaller than a4. Water colour on water colour paper.

Size: Little smaller than A4
Material: Water colour on water colour paper
Date:unknown
Course: Diploma of Arts (Textiles)