" Archibald and the Bald Archy; a photo-bomb" fifth time winner.

 Xavier Ghazi wins the Bald Archy Prize 2015 for the fifth time.
Acrylic on canvas.

Nicole Kidman. Bald Archy Prize entry 2006.

"Nicole". Entry to the Bald Archy Prize 2006. Acrylic on canvas

Good to know! Entry to this year's Bald Archy prize, "Les Murray, Poet Extraordinary", a favorite of organiser (and judge) Peter Batey.

"Maude’s choice was the portrait of cricketer Mitchell Johnson entitled Wrecking Balls (Ashes to Ashes) by Newcastle artist Judy Nadin. But Mr Batey’s favourite is the Xavier Ghazi portrait of poet, Les Murray, entitled Les Murray Poet Extraordinary ... (It Rhymes)."
 http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/benalla/bald-archy-exhibition-returns-to-swanpool-1.75438

From the archive..1998

Acrylic on illustration board

From the archives.1985 : French film "Neige" movie poster

Gouache on cardboard.

From the archives: Nelson Mandela . Jeune Afrique Mag. cover.

Gouache on cardboard. 1987

From the Archives 1987

Weight Lifter (French Magazine cover) 1987. Gouache on illustration board.

How do you say copyright theft in Greek?!

Some undignified character in Greece thought it was a good idea to "borrow" my image of Joseph Conrad for a book cover without my knowledge and, it goes without saying, paying me one Drachma! But boy! wasn't he generous enough to leave my signature untouched (sarcasm!). By the way, if any here can read Greek and identify the publishing company please let me know, I want to sue their derriere!

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Acrylic on illustration board 2006

From the Archives: Champagne for Gourmet Traveler magazine

Mixed media on card board.

Acrylic on illustration board. Penthouse magazine. 2002

From the archives. Les Murray for the Australian Magazine

Pastel and acrylic on canvas. 1997

Sudden impact

Acrylic on cardboard 2007

Three portraits/illustrations for book 5 Illustrators Australia

Ken Rinkel

David Baker