Diana Szabo

Rory And His Demons

2011-09-27T00:14:00.004+10:00

This is my latest work - Rory Gallagher with his demons. He is surrounded by a Christ-head that is being devoured by serpents, and his beloved Ireland. Rory Gallagher is my favourite person, on many fronts, so it's only fitting that I draw him.

Deep Time

2011-09-27T00:12:00.004+10:00

This is one of my largest drawings to date - it is almost A3 and this is the right hand side of it.

Christopher Hitchens

2011-01-30T19:30:00.003+11:00

Finished drawing of Christopher Hitchens. In the background is the Grand Harbour of Valletta in Malta, where his first memories issue from. He tells it much better:

"I am standing on a ferry-boat that is crossing a lovely harbor. I have since learned many versions and variations of the word "blue," but let's say that a brilliant if slightly harsh sunshine illuminates a cerulean sky-vault and an azure sea and also limns the way in which these two textures collide and reflect. The resulting tinge of green is in lambent contrast with the darker vegetation on the hillsides and makes an almost blinding combination when, allied with those discrepant yet melding blues, it hits the white buildings that reach down to the edge of the water. As a flash of drama and beauty and seascape and landscape, it's as good an inaugural memory as one could wish."

Work at Don Vincenzo, Fitzroy

2011-01-16T02:54:00.011+11:00

This work, Latissmus Dorsi (Boccasile), along with two others (Eustasia Hiroshige and Grammofono - see below), is on the walls at Don Vincenzo, 301 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. They are for sale at $390 and 2 x $320 respectively. I've been visiting this cafe for many, many years. The single reason (ok, the coffee is good and they have port) is its interior architecture - most conducive to my marathon reading and crowd-watching sessions.

A young engine driver named Hunt...

2010-06-30T12:54:00.007+10:00

Portrait of Christopher Hitchens, one of my favourite writers. Get well dear Hitch.

Deep Time

2010-06-05T16:50:00.007+10:00

This is a work mesmerised by the writings and ideas of Richard Dawkins. Scroll down for more on this.

2010-05-23T02:58:00.004+10:00

Painting for musician Chris Karasavvidis's bass.

Deep Time (in progress)

2010-05-06T01:22:00.009+10:00

Progress on a current work.

The workplace

2010-05-03T19:48:00.004+10:00

2010-04-28T16:29:00.011+10:00

Generally, my 'inspiration' to draw something originates from well, love (I cannot think of a more apt word) for the subject. This isn't very intellectual. In fact, I would characterise my visual art practice as completely non-intellectual (at least currently). I simply feel a compulsion to represent something on paper, because I love it, or find it beautiful, and want to 'get to know' it.

Martina Navratilova

2010-03-20T16:39:00.004+11:00

The wonderful Martina Navratilova.

Stupid Rascal, 2008

2010-02-23T10:57:00.007+11:00

This work is available as a (cotton blend, archival inks) canvas print 20 x 30 inches, at $450AUD. Email me if interested.

A work in progress...

2010-01-18T01:06:00.008+11:00

Something I started.

Let's Shoot the Shit

2010-01-18T00:50:00.004+11:00

Original is approx 10x10cm. Prints available also.

Sleeping Greek

2009-11-21T12:37:00.003+11:00

Sleeping Greek. 12 x 11cm. Coloured pencil & paint pen.

old self-portrait

2009-07-15T00:40:00.003+10:00

Lady O.J.

2009-07-15T00:39:00.004+10:00

Meditating With Morris and Monica Amongst Flowers

2009-07-08T05:19:00.007+10:00

This is also available as a canvas print (roughly A3). Email me if interested.

2009-07-08T03:35:00.002+10:00

Icons for a friend's website, 2007.

2009-07-08T03:30:00.002+10:00

Work for another friend, Rae.

2009-07-08T03:26:00.004+10:00

Work for a lovely Indian friend.

2009-07-08T03:23:00.005+10:00

Mothers Day card for my mum. Fineliner and texta.

2009-07-08T03:21:00.004+10:00

Illustration for a Spanish friend.

Robbie Avenaim as a Vacuum Cleaner

2009-07-08T02:31:00.003+10:00

Robbie Avenaim is an Australian avant-garde percussionist. Here he is as a vacuum cleaner (from the Beatles' Yellow Submarine film).

Angus

2009-07-08T02:20:00.004+10:00

Angus is also a Melbourne composer and musician. As the illustration shows- he has no bones.

Eustasia Hiroshige

2009-01-26T19:35:00.009+11:00

Drawing of artist Darcey. The original is approx A6 size and is $250. Prints available also for cheaper. Email me if interested.

Jazz Bar c. 2000

2008-09-23T11:44:00.005+10:00

Work for a high school project, circa 2000. All I knew of bars came from Bennetts Lane Jazz Club - the only 'adult' establishment I had been to at the time.

Henry, my Siamese boy

2008-09-07T22:10:00.003+10:00

Henry is truly the most amazing cat - gorgeous in both looks and nature - and I don't care if I sound mushy and lachrymose saying that. Plus, he is named after Henry Miller.

2008-07-30T00:56:00.010+10:00

Personal illustration, September 2007. Some students at a high school where I was giving a speech recently asked me: 'Why did you choose those colours?' but I was too shy to say 'well, actually I was infatuated at the time..'

Some of the text is quite funny: 'Like two testicles - my mandarin halves float in the Cinzano', 'No ethnic hang-ups' (which I did have at the time), 'Fabu-less Commercial Illustration'... I wouldn't say I was smashed, but a cocktail or two of an evening was very normal at that time.

The Likher Pussy Portraits 2008

2008-07-28T22:35:00.007+10:00

Work for The Likher Pussy Portraits 2008 show at 696 Gallery, Brunswick. Size: A4. July 2008. The text is unbelievable: 'Gee, hope I don't fart while I'm being licked out..' or something to that tune. PS - something excellent happened recently in relation to this piece. I had to submit my resume at a job agency and it was rejected owing to an 'inappropriate word'. The offending word was 'pussy'. I loved it.

wOg

2008-07-26T23:54:00.003+10:00

Illustration intended as album art for the Sydney band wOg. Media: coloured pencil. Size: A4.

dancing girls

2008-07-26T23:43:00.005+10:00

Personal work. Media: coloured pencil. Size: A4.

Japanese Vice Girl Silk Shorts

2008-07-24T00:49:00.012+10:00

Personal illustration. Media: coloured pencil, ballpoint paint pen on brown paper. Size: approx. 13cm x 8cm. Japanese influences, as well as the usual suspects (Klimt, Degas..). Unfortunately I gave the original away as a present.

Grammofono

2008-07-24T00:31:00.011+10:00

Currently on display at Don Vincenzo, Fitzroy (see top of blog). Illustration for a website, Mish & Paul. See www.mishmusic.info Media: coloured pencil. Size: approx 10cm x 10cm.