Strut your stuff

‘People tend to forget that play is serious.’

– David Hockney

Portrait of David Hockney by Andy Warhol

Theodor is one of my favourite prints that I have made.

For me he encapsulates the essence of a cheeky guy up for a bit of fun.

Rona Green, Theodor, 2008, linocut, ink & watercolour, 76 x 56 cm, edition 13

Theodor was inspired by an eclectic mix of things I fancy:

1. Labrador Retriever’s.

These little fella’s pictured are from the Guide Dogs Victoria website.

A couple of my relatives had Labradors for pets and I adored playing with them.

Labrador Retriever’s being serious

2. AC/DC

One of the best rock and roll bands ever.

They were fronted fantastically by the swanky Bon Scott, from 1974-1980, until his unfortunate demise.

The awesome AC/DC

The ballsy Bon Scott

3. Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins.

Master tattooist and all round purveyor of cool.

The spectacular Sailor Jerry

Tasty Sailor Jerry flash

After Theodor was finished I thought he needed a gang so I made him some friends – Crazy Daisy and The Duke.

Rona Green, Crazy Daisy, 2008, linocut, ink & watercolour, 76 x 56 cm, edition 13

Rona Green, The Duke, 2008, linocut, ink & watercolour, 76 x 56 cm, edition 13

A pretty smooth crew if I do say so myself!