Caroline

Mosaics

More Marvellous Mosaics

Through Caroline, her friend Deb writes about learning a new craft, making mosaic artworks, after retiring from teaching.

Illustrations

Anton Pieck: Dutch engraver, illustrator

Anton Pieck, the Dutch engraver, painter, etcher and book illustrator remains a favourite across the world - nearly half a century after his death. His works remain set in the past and convey a cosy and nostalgic mood. Image: Credit:artnet.com

Celebration

A Celebration of Julie's Contribution to the AnArt4Life Blog

Celebrating the anniversary of Julie joining the AnArt4Life blog. She has a love of Impressionist paintings, aeroplanes, trains and her dog Foxy. Today we thank Julie for her wonderful contribution to our blog.

Gold

A Very 'Welcome Stranger' in Bendigo

When the "Welcome Stranger" nugget was discovered in 1869 it was the largest gold nugget ever found. It was found by Cornish miner John Deason and his partner Richard Oates near Moliagul in central Victoria. However it was a hard life for many. Image Credit: Chinaman's Gully, sl.nsw.gov.au

Celebration

The AnArt4Life Blog Turns 3.001 Today

Continuing on from yesterday as we celebrate the AnArt4Life blog's 3rd birthday. Today you will see some of Julie's past posts and Anne will conclude the celebration. Thank you to all our subscribers who have made this day possible.

Celebration

The AnArt4Life Blog Turns 3 Years Old Today

It's the blog's 3rd birthday and we want to send a huge thank you to all our subscribers and followers because without you there would not be a blog. Art is all around us to discover, learn from and share. Thank you - Anne, Jane, Caroline, Julie.

Women Artists

Know My Name & 5 Women Artists - Part 2

#KnowMyName is part of a global movement to increase representation of women identifying artists. It builds on the work of groups supporting gender equity across the arts. Image credit: Ocula.com-ArcOne Gallery.- photo John Gollings

Women Artists

Know My Name & 5 Women Artists - Part 1

Know My Name is part of a global movement to increase representation of women artists. It builds on the work of groups supporting gender equity across the arts including, Countess, Sheila Foundation and the #5WomenArtists campaign by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Image credit: artnet.com

Photography

Birds through the lens of Patrick Kavanagh

As Bird Week 2020 draws to a close we will leave you with these magnificent photos taken by Patrick Kavanagh in Moolort Plains Central Victoria. Image: Nankeen Kestrel Fledglings by Patrick Kavanagh.

Photography

Birds through the lens of Geoff Park

Some of the AnArt4Life bloggers head out to our backyards, local parks and favourite open spaces to take part in the annual #AussieBirdCount! To continue our focus on birds we have great pleasure in bringing you some beautiful photographs taken by Geoff Park.

Bicycles

Bicycles: Part 2

An art enthusiast, Bouglé (nicknamed Spoke) was the French representative for Simpsons chains and brought artist Toulouse-Lautrec to England to meet his cycling team. Image: La Chaîne Simpson Credit: nga.gov.au

Bicycles

Bicycles: Part 1

Everyone would be familiar with the Tour de France, the men’s cycling race which commenced in 1903 and takes place over 21 days in various locations mainly in France. This race solidified the popularity of the bicycle. Image Credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com

At Home

At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls - Part 3

At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls you will see a wonderful painting of Venus Bay, Victoria by Susan Bayre, meet the embodiment of nature & love in a German Shepherd called DD Dog (above) & learn that Caroline was rewarded with a Delft Blue vase for teaching fire fighting techniques.

At Home

At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls - Part 2

More At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls' works of art. We see some beautiful Moorcroft pieces owned by our Julie & learn the story of the Moorcroft vase missing for 70 years. You will also meet a fan of JFK & see a remarkable link to our earlier post on Jamie Wyeth. Image: Moorcroft vases

At Home

At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls - Part 1

My movie group is in lockdown so as special treat we have taken you into their homes for an exhibition of their favourite works of art. We see paintings by Joan Williams, a work purchased in Paris, plus much about "Better Loosen Up" for lovers of race horses. Image: Ash Wednesday by Joan Williams.

At Home

Reflecting on Memories of Blackberries

The reflection last week about blackberries brought back many memories for people who read the Anart4Life blog. Today we share some of those memories. Image: "Making Blackberry Pie" by Edith Hayllar (artrenewal.org)

Animals

‘Little Penguins’ – The hottest gig in town!

A popular tourist attraction in Victoria is to watch "Little Penguins" come ashore & waddle with full bellies to their nests where (at this time of the year) their young are waiting to be fed. Watch from the comfort of your home with the Phillip Island Nature Parks link. australianmuseum.net.au

Nature

Nadine Dudek - Research scientist to professional artist

Nadine Dudek is a Melbourne (Vic, Australia) painter working mainly in watercolour. Today I bring you some of her paintings of birds which combine realism with almost semi-abstract strokes. (Image: The Red Head by Nadine Dudek (nadinedudek.com)

Celebration

Wishing You - Happy World Emoiji Day from the AnArt4Life Blog Team

Click off if you hate emoijis as TODAY IS WORLD EMOIJI DAY. This post is dedicated to everyone around the world who loves to communicate using tiny characters. Don't run- embrace and have a bit of fun.

Women Artists

Monica Adams - Australian Artist

When looking for coffee on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, I discovered the "Monicaart Gallery" and some inspirational images created by Monica Adams. Meeting an artist in their own environment is always exciting and stimulating and brings the art works alive. Image: monicaart.com.au

Senses

Heightened Senses

Much of our world has changed irreversibly but our senses remain to be honed to perfection. Today we begin to learn how to better see, hear, touch, smell and taste the immediate world around us. Photos by Caroline.

Celebration

Mother's Day

Today we celebrate Mothers all around the world and the invaluable influence they have on their children. Featuring the poem "Mother's Day" by Jan Beaumont and images of paintings by Frances Hodgkins.

People

Jan Beaumont says: "Lets All Drink to Lockdown"

Bringing you a wonderful poem "Lets All Drink to Lockdown" by New Zealand poet Jan Beaumont. Illustrated with photos from the 1960s when life was very different.

Animals

The "Bare" Facts About Koalas

Visitors to Australia want to see The Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, the Opera House and many also would like to see our amazing fauna like a kangaroo or a koala so different to animals elsewhere. Image: Unsplash/Gary Runn

Tribute

A good news story about Koalas

Anwen who was one of the first female koalas brought into the Koala Hospital as a result of the devastating bushfires which ravaged the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and many other parts of Australia.