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A collection of 183 posts

Outback

For the love of the outback

We are about to leave the Australian outback but can't do so without mentioning the "Brushmen of the Bush" and the remarkable John Pickup and his many talents as a radio broadcaster and artist.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Narrative

The second post on enjoying some of our past posts on the wonderful landscapes created by Brushman of the Bush - Hugh Schulz.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Passion

The first of our reposts on Australian artist Hugh Schulz. We do hope you enjoy.

Animals

The rabbits and more of Hugh Schulz

Have a bit of fun - find the rabbits in a Hugh Schulz painting! This is what Andrew the Collector does each time he looks at a Hugh Schulz painting!

Nature

Revisiting Nadine Dudek

Come revisit the watercolour paintings of birds produced by Nadine Dudek.

Celebration

ANZAC DAY - "Holding the Line 1899-2022" by Rowdy Wylie

We are so honoured today as Rowdy Wylie has once more created a painting to commemorate ANZAC DAY in recognition of the service and sacrifice made by the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand to help many countries facing conflict and disaster.

Gardens

The Jenny Burrowes Japanese Garden at Mentone Girls' Grammar, Melbourne

This is a story of a Japanese Garden created back in 1999 at Mentone Girls Grammar, Melbourne. It's existence is a testament to the relationship the school has with Japan and the Japanese culture and to the dedication of the garden's creator - Jenny Burrowes.

Flight

The romance of flight: 100 years after the 1920 Serpentine Air Race - Part 2

The thrill of the the sight and sound of the range of planes that flew at the Serpentine Air Show, as part of the celebration of the first official air race, 100 years ago.

Flight

The romance of flight: The Serpentine Air Race - August 1920 and 2022 - Part 1

Today we look at the history of the first official air race in Australia, in August 1920. It was a promotional event by four World War One pilots to raise funds for investment in the Second Peace Loan. Image: J Tresise. East Loddon Historical Society collection

Still Life

Margaret Olley channeling Cezanne in Still Life

Recently the wonderful still life paintings by Paul Cezanne were showcased. Here in Australia, Margaret Olley, was also an expert in the still life genre and modelled her style on the European modern masters.

Nature

Eucalyptus of the Year

It's time to vote for your favourite Eucalyptus tree. March 23rd is National Eucalypt Day when we celebrate the beauty and diversity of the eucalypt.

Portraits

The Archie 100: A mammoth exhibition

Today we look at an exhibition that is touring Australia. It is celebrating 100 years of the Archibald Prize, awarded each year for portraiture since 1921. Image: Art Gallery of NSW.

Sense of Place

Storyline to Country: Focus on Community

From Africa to India to Australia we explore a little about a "sense of place and community" particularly as it centres around the Aussie pub.

Australia

Fences, Posts and Gates - Storyline to Country: Focus on Fences

Travel with us into outback Australia to see and learn a little about very, very. very long fences. Learn a little about a Boundary Rider which John Pickup has created in paint on canvas.

Architecture

Victorian Desalination Project and Ecological Reserve

The Victorian Desalination Project (VDP) in southern Victoria includes one of the largest single ecological restoration projects undertaken in Victoria. The project was announced by the Victorian Government in June 2007 when Melbourne's water storage levels dropped to 28.4%. Photo my own.

Statues

Gog and Magog – Keeping watch in Melbourne for 130 years

Today we look at the history of Gog and Magog, which have been striking the hour in the Royal Arcade in Melbourne since 1892. Image: John Torcasio, Unsplash.

Realism

Artist Jeffrey Smart, Born Adelaide, Australia 1921 – Died Arezzo, Italy - 2013

The National Gallery of Australia, (NGA) is showing a Jeffrey Smart exhibition, which marks one hundred years since the artist's birth. Today we are lucky to be able to hear about the exhibition from a young fan, R from Glen Iris. Credit hero image The Traveller 1973 Credit qagoma.qld.gov

Architecture

Loch - a village of friendly folk - Part 1

Nestled in the verdant hills of South Gippsland is the beautiful Loch Village. Anchored at the eastern end of the main Street, the Loch Brewery and Distillery which occupies the former Union Bank building (1902), makes the perfect starting point to stroll around the village. Photo my own

Watercolour

The beautiful landscapes of John Borrack

Today we look at the spiritual, calming landscapes by John Borrack, a contemporary Australian artist. Image. johnborrack.com. © John Borrack

Victoria

The Majestic Grampians

Grampians National Park is Victoria’s fourth largest national park and known for its majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas.

Birds

Photography Awards - BirdLife Australia

BirdLife Australia hosts a photography competition to assist in supporting Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit, bird conservation organisation. The shortlist for 2021 has been announced for a range of categories, from Birds in Flight and Bird Behaviour to Backyard Birds and Human Impact.

Animals

Learning how to deboss a Rufous Bettong with Helen Grey

In this post you will learn a little about Rufous Bettong - a small Australian marsupial in the potoroo and kangaroo family. The tutorial involves two videos by Helen Gray who will teach you how to deboss and use coloured pencils to create a realistic image of a Rufous Bettong.

Australia

Combining Art and Science with Helen Grey

A special treat today when we visit the world of self-taught Australian artist Helen Grey and see some of her wonderful wildlife studies and meet - Faye, Samuel, Julio, Zander .. and Thomas who is very special indeed. I won't give any more away - click to see theses amazing creatures.

Flowers

Gorgeous Grevilleas!

Today let's admire the artistry of Mother Nature by looking at one type of Australian Native flowering plant, the bird attracting Grevillea. Image: Trevor McKinnon, Unsplash

Photography

Pictures of Port Macquarie

Our young resident photographer recently visited Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Today she shares some of her photos with us.