Julie

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.

Seascapes

Oh, my - Ed Obermeyer!

Ed Obermeyer is an artist and teacher from Virginia USA who uses his water and nature photography, and the experiences of his extensive travels to reflect beauty and movement in his inspiring paintings. Image: edobermeyer.com

Impressionism

Gustave Caillebotte - a benevolent friend.

Gustave Caillebotte was both an Impressionist and a Realist. He was a man of diverse talents and hobbies, who also used his wealth to support and promote his struggling Impressionist friends. Image: gustavcaillebotte.org.

Performing Arts

Past Post: No 8 July 2018

Today we visit Spain 1897 and take a seat in a cafe. You might sit next to a young Picasso sketching the patrons, see a shadow puppet show produced by Pere Romeu or listen to Antoni Gaudi planning his Sagrada Familia. Image: Ramon Casas & Pere Romeu on a Tandem en.wikipedia.org

Performing Arts

Alicia Rhett: From Movies to Portraits

Today we learn a little about Alicia Rhett, who chose to shun the glamour of a Hollywood career after a taste in a minor role in a blockbuster. Instead, she chose to devote herself to portrait painting and her local performing arts. Image: Military Cadets, The Citadel (W.T homas McQueeney)

Figurative Art

Past Post: No 7 June 2018

Our Past Posts from June 2018 showcase a very different way of recreating the human figure. Join us in examining some of the works of Filipino artist BenCab.

Tribute

Vera Lynn: A National Treasure

Today we remember Dame Vera Lynn, "the Forces Sweetheart" whose magical voice and messages of hope uplifted so many in the darkest days of World War 2 and beyond. Image: The Guardian

Outback

Past Post: No 6 June 2018

From 2018 we bring you the amazing paintings of Australian artists Pro Hart and Eric Minchin - two members of the Brushmen of the Bush. Journey through the outback with two contrasting artists.

Metalwork

Classical Copper Art

Today we feature the beautiful and unique copper sculptures of Timothy Starling in Virginia, USA. Working with pure copper requires patience and precision due to its malleability compared to its stronger cousins, bronze and brass. Image: timothystarling.com

Light

Past Post: No 5 June 2018

Past Posts from 2018 take you into the world of "light" and how moonlight and sunlight appear in paintings. We also look at the beginning of photography and the use of the daguerreotype process.

Post Impressionism

The vibrance of Gustav Klimt!

In this post we learn more about Klimt's "Golden Phase", his relationship with Emilie Louise Floge, and the intrigue surrounding some of Klimt's paintings (Image: klimtgallery.org)

Post Impressionism

The Genius of Gustav Klimt

Bringing the wonderful paintings of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt into focus with a background of the personal challenges which eventually led him to find his glorious & unique style. (Image: klimtgallery.com)

Dynasty

Past Post: No 4 June 2018

Our Past Post today revisits the beautiful island of Malta as we take a look at the Schranz dynasty of artists.

Tribute

D Day Landings - 76th Anniversary

Today is the 76th Anniversary of D-Day. We commemorate this, and the 80th anniversary of the Evacuation of Dunkirk a couple of days ago, by looking at some paintings done by artists who were actually there. Image: Courtesy of The Imperial War Museum © IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 4093)

Caricatures

The Lion and Albert - Another "Marriott Monologue"!

Today we revisit a book of poems by Marriott Edgar, with two poems about a little boy called Albert who was eaten by a lion! These "Marriott Monologues" were made famous by Stanley Holloway., in the 1930's. (Julie's photo).

Figurative Art

Past Posts: No 3 May 2018

The Past Posts today bring you the Mexican artist Diego Rivera: his murals and his wonderfully exciting images of the folk of Mexico. Introducing you to our new look footer. Fleurieu Peninsula link fixed!

Silo Art

Silo Art across Australia!

The Silo Art in Northam, Western Australia was just the beginning of a huge number of silos and water towers now painted across Australia. (Photo: Courtesy of Bewley Shaylor, and Huffington Post).

Caricatures

The Battle of Hastings - a Marriott Monologue!

Today we feature a humorous poem from a book made famous by the recitations of comedy duo Marriott Edgar and Stanley Holloway, dubbed "Marriott's Monologues". (Julie's photo).

Still Life

Past Posts: No 2 May 2018

Today's Past Posts brings you two posts on the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Street Art

Street Art: turning Yarram into a "Heesco" town

The townspeople of Yarram in country Victoria are hoping that visitors will flock to the area to see the amazing street art of Heesco, transforming the town into a "Heesco town"! (Photo courtesy of Wayne Tindall, Facebook).

Naive and Folk Art

Past Posts: No 1 May 2018

Today we launch a new feature on our Art Blog. Each Sunday we are going to take you back in time to blog posts we wrote two years ago. We hope you enjoy this trip back in time.

At Home

For the love of creating.......

Today we recognise the talents of artists who work from home. Most will never be famous, but devote long hours to their passion, purely for the joy and satisfaction of self-expression. Photo: from Julie.

Impressionism

Edgar Degas - A mercurial master of movement

There's more to know about Edgar Degas than his famous ballet scenes! We delve into the life of this volatile, but very talented, artist, draughtsman, printer, sculptor and photographer. Photo: Courtesy of edgar-degas.org.

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.