Ken Rasmussen Blog
The Art and Passion of the Rottnest Channel Swim
There is something so emotional about the Rottnest Channel swim. I’ve painted a new painting about it. Seeing people setting off through all the support boats toward the island. We watch the arms reaching up from the water. Again and again. How quickly people become small in a big sea. Standing back on the beach…
Connecting The Two Worlds of the Heart and Soul – JahRoc Gallery Margaret River Exhibition
On 27th Dec, I’ll be opening an exhibition of works at JahRoc Gallery in Margaret River. This is a public event, and all are welcome to join us from 5:30pm on Wed 27th Dec. Enjoy a glass of fine Margaret River wine, live music and an artist Q&A. Enquiries to JahRoc Gallery on 08 9758…
The East Fremantle George St Festival of 2022
This year sees the return of our local festival in East Fremantle, the George Street Festival. Come on by on Sunday 4th December from 11am thru to 6pm. There are wonderful stalls and food, and of course our regular pop up art exhibition. I’ve got a new work on display – “Red Dog and the…
A Midsummer Margaret River Dream at JahRoc Galleries
I’ve just sent some new works for exhibition at JahRoc Galleries in Margaret River. When you are next on holiday in Margaret River, I invite you to drop in and see my works. This work – Midsummer Margaret River Dream – is one of the first I’ve sent down there. “One by one the village…
Ken Rasmussen’s Sun Temple Exhibition
A new exhibition of Ken Rasmussen’s work will be on display on Thursday 21st October, 6.30pm at the Sea View Golf Club in Cottesloe. The exhibition will be an artistic celebration of the places we love about Perth and WA, including Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Mosman Bay, Rottnest, Fremantle and Margaret River. All seen through Ken’s…
My Winsor & Newton Ultimate Colour Palette
Last week I had a lovely visit from an Italian art dealer who recently moved to Perth. Raffaele told me that the colours I use are very comforting. I enjoyed hearing that. I loved the idea that my choice of colours could create good feelings for people. Sometimes people are curious about how many colours…
Blue Whales in Gage Roads
For a while we had some internal doubts that Blue Whales truly roamed in Gage Roads. Despite the paintings of happy whales. Then one of our studio visitors confirmed – Blue Whales do come through Gage Roads, and they’d seen the heli-photos to prove it. So until a Cetacean expert checks in to deflate this…
2021 and a new colour palette
We welcome you to join us at the Studio for the unveiling of Ken’s new works. The works draw on some colour research, integrating some special new pigments from new sources. Ken Rasmussen Studio – Exhibition of New Works Date: Sat 30 Jan, 2021 Time: 10-11am (full) or 11-12 noon Address: East Fremantle (location advised on booking) Spaces…
New Works for October
We welcome you to join us at the Studio for the unveiling of a range of new works. Ken Rasmussen Studio – Exhibition of New Works Date: Sat 24 Oct, 2020 Time: 1-2pm or 2-3pm or 3-4pm (11am, 12pm booked out) Address: East Fremantle (location advised on booking) Spaces are limited to no more than…
Colours That Revive Us
TW77 Rottnest Waits For You by Ken Rasmussen I heard a story today about two friends catching up for dinner. One was wearing a new teal coloured jumper. The other friend leaned forward and quietly said, “Thank you for wearing that jumper. I’ve had a terrible day, and that is my most favourite colour in…
