Julie

Portraits

Sergei Cadenas – Two images in one!

Today we will look at the mesmerising work of a Spanish portrait painter - using a self taught technique to create two portraits in one!

Impressionism

Henri-Edmond Cross

Today we learn a little about the French Neo-Impressionist, Henri-Edmond Cross, who, like Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, led the way in the movements following on from Impressionism in France.

Impressionism

Monet and Friends – Alive!

Today we take a sneek peak at an immersive art installation which recently showed in Melbourne, Australia. It showed the beautiful art of the French Impressionists, set to music and animation. Image: Julie's photo

Post Impressionism

Pierre Bonnard – Diverse and revolutionary!

Today we look at the huge diversity of the colourful work of 19th and 20th century French artist Pierre Bonnard, a founding member of Les Nabis art group. Image: WikiArt

Impressionism

Georges Seurat

If you read the post on Philippe de Kraan you will have learnt that he has been influenced by the French Impressionist/Post Impressionist Georges Seurat. Today we take a look at two past posts on Seurat.

Floristry

The Art of Bloom – NGV

Today we look at a unique art installation at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Floral creatives were asked to each interpret a chosen artwork held by the NGV - in flowers! Image: Julie's photo/NGV

Australian Artist

Sue Norman – Contemporary, versatile and fascinating!

Today we take a look at the restful, yet versatile art of Adelaide artist, Sue Norman. Image: Sue Norman, Facebook

Celebration

Coronation Day - 6th May 2023

Today is Coronation Day - Saturday, 6th of May 2023. But the event is set to continue beyond the actual ceremony, with many celebrations planned across the whole weekend in the UK. Image: Public Domain

Celebration

The Coronation Coaches – not always a dream ride!

In preparation for the Coronation of King Charles III on 6th May 2023, today we look in detail at the two very different coaches that will be used on the day. Image: Royal Collection Trust

Celebration

The weighty aspects of the Coronation of King Charles III

Just before the Coronation of King Charles III, we thought it would be interesting to examine one aspect of the ceremony - the valuable and historical Crown Jewels that date back hundreds of years. Image: Public Domain

Mining

The Cullinan Diamond – The art of Mother Nature

In preparation for the coronation of Charles III, we take a look at the history of the Cullinan Diamond and the principal stones cut from it, which are part of the Crown Jewels. Image: Public Domain

Buildings and Structures

The promenade deck of the Royal Exhibition building in Melbourne - Part 2

Today we see that the Royal Exhibition building has not changed much in almost 150 years, but the views from the promenade deck certainly have! Image: Karora, Wikimedia Commons.

Buildings and Structures

The iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne - Part 1

Today we look at the history of the Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne Australia, built in 1879. This is a precursor to visiting the Dome, open for the first time in 138 years. Image: Wikimedia, Creative Commons.

Landscapes

Clarice Beckett - "Atmosphere"

Today we look at the artistic style of tonal artist Clarice Beckett, who loved to capture the effects of light and shade in the changing patterns of weather and atmosphere created by Mother Nature. Image: Public Domain via Wikipedia.

Australian Artist

John Winter Pickup OAM (1931-2023): A Good and Noble Man Part Two

Here on AnArt4Life we have known the remarkable John Pickup as an artist and the last of the famous "Brushmen of the Bush" from Broken Hill who donated close to $2 Million (AUS) to charities from the sale of their paintings.

John Pickup

John Winter Pickup OAM (1931-2023): A Good and Noble Man Part One

We follow on today from yesterday's post on John Pickup OAM: Renaissance Man to explore a little about the man behind the microphone, camera and brush and the values he held dear to his heart.

John Pickup

John Winter Pickup OAM (1931-2023): Renaissance Man

In memory of our dear friend and member of the AnArt4Life blog team John Pickup we have found some images of his paintings and newspaper clippings not shown before on the blog. We bring you Part 1 of our tribute.

Performing Arts

Dragons in Bendigo!

Bendigo, in Victoria, has both the oldest, and the longest, Chinese parade dragons in the world. Anne shares with us her memories of the dragon being awakened to take part in the Easter Monday Parade. Image: pinterest.au

Celebration

Preparing for Easter Day!

What are some of the traditional activities of Easter Saturday? For many it is a day of preparing for the coming celebration of Easter..... Image: Anne Newman

Tribute

Traditions of Good Friday

Today we learn a little about the traditions associated with Good Friday.

Nature

Magnificent 'Aurora Australis'

There was a particularly spectacular light version of the The Northern Lights in the southern hemisphere on 27th February 2023. Come with us to watch this phenomenon in a time lapse video.... Image: Unsplash

Mixed Media

The Queenscliff Art Prize - Part 2

The Queenscliff Art Prize is a unique outdoor art and photography exhibition where over two hundred works by Australian artists and photographers are exhibited along the historic Queenscliff Pier. Today we look at the category of paintings and other media. Image: Times News Group.

Photography

The Queenscliff Art Prize - Part 1

The Queenscliff Art Prize is a unique outdoor art and photography exhibition where over two hundred works by Australian artists and photographers are exhibited along the historic Queenscliff Pier. Today we look at the Photography category. Image: Times News Group.

Cubism

Australian Cubism: Anne Dangar

Today we feature the last of our Australian Cubists, Anne Dangar. Like her friends, Grace Crowley and Dorrit Black, she also studied in France, but she was renowned for incorporating these principles into her pottery. Image: 365 Women Artists

Cubism

Australian Cubism - Grace Crowley

Grace Crowley (1890 – 1979), like Dorrit Black, was a key Australian modernist, who had a remarkable art journey over her long life. Image: National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).