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75th Anniversary of VE Day

Today we recognise the significance of VE Day, on 8 May 1945, which saw the end of WWII in Europe - "Victory in Europe Day". We share photos and paintings from this time, plus a video of events on VE Day 1945. Photo: © IWM HU92607.

Tribute

Reflections on ANZAC DAY 2020

Reflecting on the way that Anzac Day was commemorated in Australia this year under very different circumstances which brought a far more personal touch.

Tribute

ANZAC DAY 2020

On 25th April every year Australia and our New Zealand cousins celebrate ANZAC DAY. On this day we remember, thank and pay respect to all the people who have fought in many ways to make our world a better place for everyone.

Nature

The anomalies of moths and butterflies

Butterflies & moths are so much part of our lives we don't realise how amazing they are, the ways in which they differ. Learn about the largest & the smallest butterflies, the life cycle, camouflage techniques, the incredible journey taken by the Monarch Butterfly. Image: Unsplash/Kevin Grieve

Reflection

Easter Saturday

Claude Mckay's poem "The Easter Flower" is used as a reflection on this important day in the Christian calendar. Plus a wonderfully inspiring photo of the universe by Greg Rakozy. (Image: en.wikipedia.org)

Nature

The beauty of owls

The diversity and beauty of owls are breathtaking. Owls range from 15cms tall to over 80cms. Diversity includes the sounds they make far beyond the familiar "hoot". Includes a video of the "prettiest owls". Image: Unsplash.

Nature

Fascinating Owls !

Bringing you from the "world of owls" some wonderful images and facts including information about their senses, characteristics of different types, habits and habitats. Image: Courtesy of UnSplash

Impressionism

Renoir: The man behind the paintings - Part 2

Renoir was much more than one of the world's greatest artists. His relationships with his friends and family portray a sociable, loving and loyal man who helped support Julie Manet and her cousins when they were orphaned. Image: Self Portrait (WikiArt.com)

Impressionism

The prolific painter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Part 1

Bringing you the enchanting world as created by French Impressionist Renoir who painted landscapes, boating scenes, still life, nudes, families and children and social scenes. Image: Boats on the Seine 1892 (WikiArt.com)

Impressionism

Mary Cassatt - Her later life

Part Two of Mary Cassatt's story showing her exceptional ability at painting women & children especially their facial expressions and poses of everyday life. In her print works Mary adapted the *ukiyo-e art* “floating world” school of print making.

Impressionism

Mary Cassatt

The world of Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt was thwart with personal and social constraints due to the times. But she rose to become one of the most respected Impressionist artists. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, America but spent much of her life in Europe.

Travel

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Julie takes us back to Coles Bay in Tasmania, Australia. At the entrance to Freycinet Peninsular it contains spectacular scenery and is a nature lovers' paradise. Keen walkers and artists are recommended to visit taking their easels and paints with them ready to capture the memorable sights.

Celebration

St Valentine's Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and sharing some images from the past.

Impressionism

Marie Bracquemond: Successful Against Great Odds - Yet Almost Unknown!

Marie Bracquemond was a member of the French Impressionist Movement . Her talent was obvious from childhood and by 16 was being exhibited as The Salon. Sadly her husband's jealousy of her talent saw Marie stop painting.

Gardens

Monet's Garden in Giverny: How the World has Benefited from One Man's Legacy

Claude Monet's home and garden at Giverny in France has given so much pleasure to so many people. Here is the story behind how it came to be shared with the world.

Sculpture

Bruno’s Art and Sculpture garden, Marysville, Victoria

Taking you on a journey around the garden and art works created by Bruno Torfs in Marysville- destroyed in Black Saturdeay fires and rebuilt to be even more inspiring.

Drawings

Julie Manet: a Box Seat View of the lives of the French Impressionists

Learning a little about the life of Julie Manet, daughter of Berthe Morisot and niece of Edouard Manet. Includes images of paintings by Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and a photograph taken by Edgar Degas.

Impressionism

Berthe Morisot- a versatile artist in a man's world

Introducing the works of Berthe Morisot through an exhibition at the Musee D’Orsay with the Musee des beaux-arts du Quebec, the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia and the Dallas Museum of Art .

Trains

All Steamed Up with John Pickup

Remembering the early days of steam power through some paintings of steam trains by John Pickup.

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