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Back Porch Lullaby

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:17:00 GMT

Back Porch Lullaby

“On this occasion, Rex soon forgot the office as he wove the strings of his guitar into a soulful lullaby”

Number in Edition: Total edition size of 335 – 300 of one size + 35 A/P

Artist’s Proof – A/P: Hand Re-touched A/P Replica. Edition limited to 35 only

Media: Lightfast GICLEE print on museum canvas, hand-signed & numbered

All prices in NZD

Special Release Price
$3,300.00 – $16,500.00

Current offer- 50% off for a limited time only = $1,650.00 -$8,250.00

A message from Ivan – February 2022

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:32:00 GMT

Skiffling, Moshing, Jiggering & Jigging

It all goes down at Molars Post
gateway to the Shipwood Mountains.

This new artwork is now available as a Limited Edition Giclee printed on archival canvas with lightfast pigments.

Available in three sizes plus hand-textured Artists Proof (A/P)

Prices will change to retail without further notice. We ship Artworks world-wide.

NOTE: There are only 35 A/P editions produced. They are hand textured, and identical in size and every other way indistinguishable from the original painting shown.

NEW RELEASE - "Skiffle Nights"

From IVAN CLARKE

This new painting is one of the many that CENTRICA will be bringing to life at the Lonely Dog Immersive Exhibition

“Skiffle Nights” transports viewers to Molars Post, a small mining town that briefly became home to Lonely Dog – a fugitive on the run.

Meet my dapper little mate Kev, the Whippet. He looks great in his turtle neck don’t you think? He’s fast and he knows it.

NEWS

LONELY DOG IMMERSIVE – Launching in Orlando Florida – April 2022!!!

Details to follow. This multi-media entertainment event has been produced in collaboration with Jumping Frog Entertainment (USA) and Centrica, (Italy) who have been leaders in creating art immersive experiences that have travelled Europe and Asia.

Lonely Dog’s world will captivate viewers with the addition of original music, compelling story, along with 3D CGI and 2D animation.

New Gallery Director

Ivan Clarke Gallery Director Wilma Nehoff, who has been with us for the past fifteen years has recently retired. We wish Wilma well as she has been highly valued and much loved by many.

We welcome Florence Paterson who has stepped into her position. Florence is not new in the Art-world and is very knowledgable. She has assisted us for the past seven years. Please don’t hesitate to contact Florence. EMAIL sales@ivanclarkegallery.co.nz

NFTs, CRYPTO, BLOCK CHAIN... What... Hello... Don't Worry!

This is still Greek to the masses, but to those a little more Tch-minded with an eye on the world… and “investors” that have investment minders looking out for them, there’s a growing consciousness of NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) as a unique way to invest in Art. Like it or not NFTs are here to stay.

The Art-world is currently experiencing this phenomenon. We are witnessing the highest prices paid EVER, for living artists works. Now ownership can transferred securely on the Blockchain proving provenance and ownership can be guaranteed, a bit like a deed of title and storage and safe keeping is no longer an issue. NFT art sales have taken off, BUT… BUYER BEWARE not all NFTs are created equal.

Remember the Tech BOOM when any Tech start-up was a sure investment. Tech stock would trade higher and higher… and then came the day of reckoning. What emerged from the rubble and still stands today were real Tech investments of real value. Likewise, inevitably the charlatans will ultimately be sorted.

Meet Bluey the $7.5 Million Cryptopunk.

The original is entirely digital and is able to be kept on the owners phone… (he might have named him differently). Even if the phone is lost, don’t worry it’s still safe in a cloud no doubt.

But that’s not all, there’s also 9,999 others Crypto Punks similar as part of the family. You can own one or as many as you want, that is if you can afford one. Prices start about circa $225k USD. and that’s probably a bargain because I note that Sotheby’s just sold one for over $10mil.

Got it?

NFT's Explained

I will briefly attempt to enlarge, but only because there’s a compelling example right here in front of us.

The original artwork “Lonely Dog in Red Tie” (similar to accompanying image “Lonely Dog in Gold Pin Stripe”) – does not exist (DOES NOT EXIST) in the physical world, as it was created digitally.

However, it does exist as 450 physical printed Limited Editions that are printed on archival paper and now sold-out and framed and hung in peoples places and enjoyed. Yes they can increase in value but there’s only one original – I own it, it lives on my computer. If someone stole my computer and tried to sell the original, it’s worthless as they would have no clean title of ownership, it belongs to me – the creator. Yes images of it that appear like on this page that can be screen-grabbed and borrowed without asking or stolen, but the real ownership of the high resolution image belongs to me.

Nowadays through NFT ownership and secure blockchain technology I can sell a digital image like this to a buyer if I wish to, whom may then trade in the future if they wish to. The big question is what is this digital original really worth now and what might it be worth in two years time, or ten?

I don’t know.

I could go-on but not now. Prestigious Art Auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s are now actively trading NFT ART.

To those who have already enquired and also those that are interested in NFTs, yes we are currently engaged in preparation for an up-and-coming NFT event that will be truly unique.

We are expecting to be able to make an announcement later in the year – WATCH THIS SPACE!

"Skiffle Nights" Detail

"Lonely Dog in Gold Pinstripe"

The “Jacket and Tie” series printed on archival watercolour paper has become hugely popular. In time this may well become an art icon that’s highly collectable.

“Red Tie” is now sold out, thanks to those that have been enquiring and patiently waiting.

The Audio Book

Curl up under a Tumbleroot and listen to the aged, smooth voice of Irish story-teller Steve McCurdy. Pour your favourite drop and snug down a while and listen to a kids tale written for grown-ups.

Beautifully embellished with all original songs and music. This exciting Audiobook version of the novel includes a taster of over 20 original Lonely Dog songs.

This is a family fable of finding purpose amidst social division, it is highly relevant to today’s world.

Lonely Dog Art release

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:35:00 GMT

Lonely Dog Vintage Posters

See the Detail

Transport yourself into the extraordinary world of Lonely Dog! We are excited to announce the release of a collection of four new Vintage posters. These can be purchased as a suite or individually in various sizes.

The ” Jacket and Tie” series printed with light-fast pigments on watercolour paper has become hugely popular.

This new limited edition icon comes with an original Alveridgean Paisley design giving homage to the whales that reside in the Esparrow sea. The imagery even gives a nod to the Delta Blues.

All printed on 300 GSM archival art paper

"Lonely Dog in Paisley"

From IVAN CLARKE

I remember well, when it seemed that art always came dressed in gold frames and the buyers with the purse, seemed to come dressed in Cashmere and pearls.

Times have changed.

This has encouraged me as an artist to venture further out there, not only into a complete fantasy world but to imagine new and exciting artworks that give people a free pass to another world .

Skiffle Nights

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 03:35:00 GMT

“Skiffle Nights”

Skiffling, Moshing, Jiggering & Jigging –
It all goes down at Molars Post, gateway to the Shipwood Mountains.

A message from Ivan – June 2021

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 01:38:00 GMT

Ivan Clarke Gallery – Queenstown New Zealand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“LONELY DOG” – New Zealand’s best-selling Art brand announced to partner in Multi-Media Immersive Art, Music and Animation production.

Cliff Dew president of Jumping Frog entertainment USA announced today that Acclaimed New Zealand artist Ivan Clarke’s Lonely Dog character brand is now one year into production of a multi-media Art Immersive event.

This will be produced in collaboration with Centrica, (Italy) who have been leaders in creating Art Immersive experiences that have travelled Europe and Asia.

“Lonely Dog’s world will captivate viewers with the addition of original music, compelling story, along with 3D CGI and 2D animation…

Message from IVAN

For those tuned in, you may have figured there’s been some happenings behind the scenes – check out the full press release.

For the first time in nearly two years we are releasing four new Lonely Dog artworks for sale.
The two new oil paintings are now available as limited edition Giclee prints, offered at a special pre-release price for a limited time only.

We have also decided to include some of my other artworks that you may find of interest.

PRE-RELEASE SPECIAL OFFER

(“Lonely Dog Returns” and “The Shack”)

50% OFF – ORDER NOW*

For a limited time only!

Prices will change to retail without further notice.

We ship Artworks world-wide.

(Pre-Release discount only applies to the above mentioned)

“Lonely Dog Returns” – NEW

“There had been rumour of his returning. Would he perform once more at the Mid-Summer Madness festival?”

Limited Edition Giclee Print on museum canvas plus hand-textured Artists Proof (A/P)

Available in two size s

“Lonely Dog in Gold Pinstripe” – NEW

The “Jacket and Tie” series printed on archival watercolour paper has become hugely popular. In time this may well become an art icon that’s highly collectable.

“Red Tie”, is now sold out, thanks to those that have been enquiring and patiently waiting.

“The Shack” – NEW

“Momma’s gonna stay all night right here”.
The little farmhouse had stood at the end of the dirt lane for over a hundred years and its clapboards were as brittle as a dead cricket’s skin.

Now available as a Limited Edition Giclee Print on museum
canvas plus hand-textured Artists Proof (A/P)
Available in two sizes.

– ORIGINAL NOT FOR SALE –

“The Party"

“Birthdays – who needs ’em, “Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

Art for Art sake and most suitable for that someone who has everything?
This drawing fell through the cracks and has never been announced until now.
Printed in Litho offset in black tones on Archival Art paper in one size.

Hand-signed and numbered, limited to only 250.

PRINT SIZE, 70 x 50 cm plus allow for matting and framing.
Many have sold already.

“The Audiobook"

“Birthdays – who needs ’em, “Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

Curl up under a Tumbleroot and listen to the aged, smooth voice of Irish story-teller Steve McCurdy. Pour your favourite drop and snug down a while and hear a kids’ tale written for grown-ups.

Beautifully embellished with all original songs and music. This exciting Audiobook version of the novel includes a taster of over 20 original Lonely Dog songs.

This is the fascinating tale of ‘Lonely Dog’ – an orphaned hound growing up in Alveridgea, where cats and dogs live alongside each other, but on quiet different sides of the tracks.

This is a family fable of finding purpose amidst social division. It is highly relevant to today’s world.

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“McGinty and the Wilkers” – Previous release"

“…above the bar, a large hooked pole with twelve rubber prongs catches my eye… and a sign…”

“This Whale Girdler was used by the late McGinty Moffitt in his World Record attempt to milk a pod in 6 hours 32 seconds … only his unfortunate drowning foiled his brave attempt.”

Now available as a Limited Edition Giclee Print on museum

canvas plus hand-textured Artists Proof (A/P)
Available in two sizes.
– ORIGINAL NOT FOR SALE –

“Reflections” – NEW

– 152 x 182cm large original oil painting for sale

“Ata Whenua”(Shadowland)"

Fiordland Aotearoa New Zealand

(ORIGINAL SOLD)

“Oh towering spheres of granite and ice that touch the skies. The day retreats, a night bird calls, there remains the sound of many waters.”

Available as Hand-textured Limited Edition, Giclee prints on museum Canvas.
Three sizes

“Alpine Dogwoods” - NEW

160 x 140cm Original oil painting for sale

Wildlife

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:14:00 GMT

Wildlife

Contact the gallery direct if you are interested in these artworks

QT Magazine article

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:03:00 GMT

QT Magazine article

Lonely Dog in Pinstripe

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:12:00 GMT

Lonely Dog in Pinstripe

Small in stature

Stout of heart

with impeccable manners…

The Party

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:48:00 GMT

“Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

An artwork most suitable for that someone that who has everything?

Printed in Litho offset in black tones on Archival Art paper in one size.
Hand-signed and numbered, a limited to only 250.
PRINT SIZE, 70 x 50 cm plus allow for matting an framing.

Many have sold already.

Shadowland – Ata Whenua

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:22:04 GMT

Shadowland – Ata Whenua

Contact the gallery direct if you are interested in these artworks

Lonely Dog Returns

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:24:59 GMT

Lonely Dog Returns

Contact the gallery direct if you are interested in these artworks

The Shack

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:27:46 GMT

The Shack

Contact the gallery direct if you are interested in these artworks

Press Release – June 2021

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:04:53 GMT

Ivan Clarke Gallery – Queenstown New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND’S BEST-SELLING ART BRAND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP IN MULTI-MEDIA IMMERSIVE PRODUCTION

Cliff Dew, producer, President of Jumping Frog Entertainment USA (JFE), announced today that acclaimed New Zealand artist Ivan Clarke’s Lonely Dog character brand (LD) is now one year into production of a multimedia immersive event.

This ground-breaking event is being produced in collaboration with Centrica (Italy), leaders in creating art immersive experiences that have drawn huge crowds throughout Europe and Asia.

Exodo Animation Studios is a traditional animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico. It will be producing both 2D and 3D CGI animation content for the Lonely Dog production where viewers will get glimpses of the strange and wonderful world of Alveridge where Lonely Dog resides.

Geoff Pearlman is producing original music for the production, based on lyrics featured in the Lonely Dog novel.

Lonely Dog Immersive Experience

The Lonely Dog Immersive Experience (LDIE) will feature brilliant storytelling, dazzling visuals and captivating music, reflecting a style that celebrates the nostalgia of the 1950s. The line-up of production partners creating LONELY DOG draws on an international talent-base from Italy, UK, USA, Mexico and New Zealand.

Animated paintings are being combined with 3D CGI animation, traditional 2D animation and scored with original music. The entire production will then be presented to the public as an immersive cinematic event, featuring 360-degree projection and sound that will literally envelop the audience.

Cliff Dew says, “Lonely Dog’s world will captivate viewers by matching original music with a compelling story, presented in an immersive environment. The production features Exodo’s animation as well as Centrica’s exclusive techniques that animate actual artworks. Centrica has already succeeded in bringing to life art from the famous Uffizi collection in Italy, including those of Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo. With LONELY DOG, what caught our eye was the treasure trove of art and music, tied to a compelling fantasy story. All of these elements can be mingled together and, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, transformed into an enchanting immersive experience.”

Centrica Italy – Art Centrica

Centrica’s proprietary technology is a frame-by-frame animation technique that makes paintings come alive with motion. This process, which first scans the artworks in Gigapixel resolution and then animates them, retains the textures of the paint, brushstrokes, and canvas, and imbues the backgrounds and characters within the canvas with motion.

Marco Cappellini, CEO of Centrica & VirtuItaly, adds, “We are immensely proud of our work on the Lonely Dog Immersive Experience. We are employing technology, creativity and know-how previously used mainly on classical Renaissance art to the creative horizon of the LDIE. Our unique ability to create gigapixel images and then creatively use them in an immersive environment, will provide significant added value to the production.” Marco continues, “Art has universal appeal. I think that there is a universal need to feed our souls with art, whether it is classical or contemporary, especially in this difficult period. Therefore, we are also partnering with JFE and LD to offer our Immersive Renaissance Experience as a complementary Exhibition travelling with the Lonely Dog Immersive Event.”

Exodo Animation Studios

Exodo is exclusively responsible for morphing the characters of Lonely Dog, who previously existed only in still images, into lifelike, animated creatures. Regarding this canvas-to-CGI translation, Paco Navarro, Co-Founder & Biz Dev Manager for Exodo, relates, “From an Animation standpoint, Lonely Dog offers a terrific opportunity to display the noble qualities of the animation medium and presents an exciting challenge: bringing these unique characters and settings from the canvas to a 3D space. A diverse array of artists has been working on capturing the magic of Alveridge and translating it into a 3D world, where endless possibilities await our heroes as they take the audience on the adventure of a lifetime.”

“Here at Exodo Animation, the excitement surrounding this project is palpable. From Concept Art to Production, every department has welcomed Lonely Dog with open arms and unflagging enthusiasm, working tirelessly with Cliff to infuse the world of Lonely Dog and all its inhabitants with the fascinating feel of Ivan’s paintings.”

Geoff Pearlman – Music and Score.

Geoff Pearlman is an independent artist, producer, songwriter and guitarist, and is music director for the LDIE.

Based in LA, Geoff was the key player alongside Jakob Dylan on the Greenwich Films/BMG records’ Echo in the Canyon film documentary. The film celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric. Produced and directed by Andrew Slater, the film features interviews and musical appearances by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Tom Petty, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Brain Wilson, Norah Jones, Neil Young, Beck, Fiona Apple, Cat Power, Regina Spektor and more, performing songs by the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mommas and Poppas and others. As part of the Echo in the Canyon band, Geoff is featured both in the film and on its accompanying soundtrack playing 12-string and 6-string electric guitar.

“Music is the central theme and driving force behind the story of Lonely Dog. Working on this project has been fulfilling in so many ways. It has also presented unique song-writing challenges, including writing many songs around pre-existing lyrics from the novel, and finding the right voice for each particular character,” says Geoff. “Lonely’s songs carry his story and drive his narrative. Their importance to the project cannot be overstated. Fleshing them out from words on a page was particularly rewarding, and I am extremely excited about the results. I also feel that we REALLY hit a homerun voicing the characters.”

In addition to actualizing the songs from the novel, Geoff is also scoring the LDIE and has recently completed the Lonely Dog Audio book, narrated by master storyteller, Steve McCurdy, in his lyrical Irish voice – the Audio has snatches of over a dozen original Lonely Dog songs.

Christopher Palmer-Jeffery is an award-winning producer who produced and directed the much-acclaimed HM Queen’s Golden Jubilee concert in 2002, and also produced and directed memorial concerts for The Queen Mother and HRH Princess Diana in 2003 and 2004 respectively, all hosted at the Royal Albert Hall

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Back Porch Lullaby

Back Porch Lullaby

A message from Ivan – February 2022

NEW RELEASE - "Skiffle Nights"

From IVAN CLARKE

NEWS

New Gallery Director

NFTs, CRYPTO, BLOCK CHAIN... What... Hello... Don't Worry!

Meet Bluey the $7.5 Million Cryptopunk.

Got it?

NFT's Explained

"Skiffle Nights" Detail

"Lonely Dog in Gold Pinstripe" ﻿

The Audio Book

Lonely Dog Art release

Lonely Dog Vintage Posters

See the Detail

Transport yourself into the extraordinary world of Lonely Dog! We are excited to announce the release of a collection of four new Vintage posters. These can be purchased as a suite or individually in various sizes.

"Lonely Dog in Paisley"

From IVAN CLARKE

Skiffle Nights

“Skiffle Nights”

A message from Ivan – June 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Message from IVAN

“Lonely Dog Returns” – NEW

“There had been rumour of his returning. Would he perform once more at the Mid-Summer Madness festival?”

“Lonely Dog in Gold Pinstripe” – NEW

“The Shack” – NEW

“Momma’s gonna stay all night right here”. The little farmhouse had stood at the end of the dirt lane for over a hundred years and its clapboards were as brittle as a dead cricket’s skin.

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“The Party"

“Birthdays – who needs ’em, “Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

“The Audiobook"

“Birthdays – who needs ’em, “Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

“McGinty and the Wilkers” – Previous release"

“…above the bar, a large hooked pole with twelve rubber prongs catches my eye… and a sign…”

“Reflections” – NEW

“Ata Whenua”(Shadowland)"

Fiordland Aotearoa New Zealand

“Alpine Dogwoods” - NEW

Wildlife

Wildlife

QT Magazine article

QT Magazine article

Lonely Dog in Pinstripe

Lonely Dog in Pinstripe

Small in stature

Stout of heart

with impeccable manners…

The Party

“Jerry’s mind was far, far away”.

Shadowland – Ata Whenua

Shadowland – Ata Whenua

Lonely Dog Returns

Lonely Dog Returns

The Shack

The Shack

Press Release – June 2021

NEW ZEALAND’S BEST-SELLING ART BRAND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP IN MULTI-MEDIA IMMERSIVE PRODUCTION

Lonely Dog Immersive Experience

Centrica Italy – Art Centrica

Exodo Animation Studios

Geoff Pearlman – Music and Score.

Press Release – June 2021 ﻿

"Lonely Dog in Gold Pinstripe"

“Momma’s gonna stay all night right here”.
The little farmhouse had stood at the end of the dirt lane for over a hundred years and its clapboards were as brittle as a dead cricket’s skin.

Press Release – June 2021