BLAKE, Paul

Born in 1952 in Adelaide, Paul Blake graduated in design from the South Australian School of Art in 1974. He further studied lithography and drawing while living in Gothenborg, Sweden for 3 years. He has held numerous one man shows and exhibitions of his artwork.

Paul Blake has an abiding love of Australia’s beaches, waves and coastal landscape that is evident through his paintings and drawings.

One of his notable drawings is Nautilus and Tern, which exemplifies his mastery in capturing the interplay between nature and imagination. The artwork features a striking nautilus shell juxtaposed with a graceful tern in flight, set against a serene, atmospheric seascape. Blake’s use of delicate drawing techniques and luminous colours conveys a sense of tranquillity while inviting viewers to explore themes of balance and harmony between the ocean and its inhabitants. Known for his keen attention to detail and emotive compositions, Blake continues to make a significant impact on Australian contemporary art.