An assured, flowing line and simplicity of form are features of Adrian Lockhart’s drawings, paintings and prints.  Figure drawings seem to flow  with a smooth, almost unbroken line that may reflect  the curve of a beach or the topography of a group of hills.  In turn, beachscapes and interiors have a sensual quality creating a subtle discourse between the works.  His recent studio paintings are studies of light, tone and pure visual beauty.  They contain the kind of understanding of form and structure only available to the inveterate drawer, someone who has immersed himself in draughtsmanship before committing to paint.  To quote Adrian; “Many of my works contain the same elements but it is how I paint them which provides the challenge of painting.  Simple seascapes, the female figure and the still life combinations are the elements.  Sometimes I place all three in a studio interior.  From different shapes and colours and shadows I try to create an image of sensual simplicity.  I also want to leave something for the viewer, for their interpretation and reading of the work.” 
 
Adrian studied art at Launceston Technical College, Tasmania, and for a time worked at The Launceston Examiner newspaper with political cartoonist Alan Langoulant.  In 1970, he moved to Sydney, where he has lived and held regular exhibitions to the present day.  He is represented in public collections Australia-wide including the New England Regional Art Museum and Sydney Graphics College as well as corporate collections in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, USA, Canada, Asia and New Zealand.