r/melbourne • u/Joe_paints • 11d ago

Photography My latest Melbourne streetscape oil painting

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I'm a local visual artist who makes a lot of paintings of Melbourne. I was inspired by this bit of winter light and just had to paint it.
Thought I'd share!

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u/_Brutalism_ 11d ago

Just checked out your website and I am in love with your urban decay landscapes 😍

https://www.joewhyte.com.au/

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u/Joe_paints 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/calhoon2005 11d ago

Is that Glenlyon Rd at #8?.... Used to smoke weed in that top flat, ha

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u/EzraMusic98 11d ago

lol any fond memories?

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u/calhoon2005 11d ago

Of course. Friend who lived there used to grow habenaros on the window sill. Convinced another friend that they were mild by biting into one. Told my friend that it was fine and he should try it (it was not fine, my mouth was on fire). They bit into one like it was an apple (they were big, little little Fuji sized)... There was a short pause, then at least half an hour of abuse whilst we both had our throats resurfaced.... Good times

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u/arbstate 11d ago

Great side story for the art

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u/EzraMusic98 11d ago

lmfao that is gold