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Photography

Reflection: The Fleurieu Peninsula

The glorious landscape of the "Fleurieu Peninsula" in South Australia provides us with the opportunity to reflect on the magnificence of the natural world. Image: Fleurieu Peninsula (Tourism Australia / australia.com)

Travel

Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia: Home to much more than good wine

The "Fleurieu Peninsula" in South Australia is known for its excellent wines. But today we discover that it is also home to some remarkable artists including John Lacey, Paul Whitehead, Victoria Rolinski, Tom O'Callaghan, Michael Tye. Image: thegoodscout.com.au

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.

Landscapes

Ainslie Roberts

Showcasing some of the wonderful illustrations created by Australian artist Ainslie Roberts to represent Aboriginal myths and legends recorded by ethnologist Charles P Mountford. Image: Goolagaya and the White Dingo by Ainslie Roberts

Celebration

Passover 2020

Whilst it will be difficult to celebrate Passover this year, the all pervading spirit can't be diminished. I've let Marc Chagall send you his blessing through his painting "The Israelites are Eating the Passover Lamb". For the full image read on and also meet artist Galia Goodman. (wikiart.org)

Landscapes

A Sense of Place Part Three: En Plein Air Replaces The Studio

In my examination of "a sense of place" particularly as it influences artists, today we look at the artists who pioneered "en plein air": Constable, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Bazille followed by Pissarro, Cezanne, Guillaumin.

Australian Artist

John Pickup OAM: The Artist

Bringing you the latest painting from John Pickup who this year (2020) received an Order of Australia Medal for his work in broadcasting. But we know John as a brilliant artist.

People

Postmen who Paint

Bringing you the works of artists who were posties in a former life. Showcasing some examples of paintings by British aritst John Virtue and Australian Richard Claremont. Image "Summer Skies" by Richard Claremont (richardclaremont.com).

Sense of Place

Trees

Sharing some images from the National Arboretum Canberra. Also publicising an exhibition by poet and artist Belinda Broughton who lost her home in Lobethal (Adelaide Hills), South Australia. Announcing an exhibition on the relationship of trees to us being held at the Hayward Gallery, London

Travel

Showcasing the natural beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia

Showcasing the glorious scenery around Coles Bay in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia.

Contemporary

Gaku Kakizaki

Showcasing the oil paintings of Japanese artist Gaku Kakizaki who mainly paints landscapes from nature. Includes a video "Memory Road" accompanied by beautiful relaxing piano music.

Nature

Cooling Down with Simon Beck

Showcasing the "snow art" being created by Simon Beck, snowshoe artist. Includes an article by Alex Bellos from The Guardian & one by Ilana Herzigonand from Artsy plus a video.

How to Draw and Paint

Minding the Flock

Examining a little about tending to sheep. Showing shepherds from France in the early 1800s,

Seasons and Weather

Winter Art Works Inspired by Winter from The Tate, London

Sharing some images of winter from one of the best galleries in the world: the Tate, London. Works by Tacita Dean, Briton Riviere, Peter Doig, Stanislawa De Karlowska, Marie-Louise Von Motesiezky, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham.

Relaxation

A Time to Reflect and Remember

Take time to reflect and relax with a video and some paintings by Edma Morisot.

Heidelberg School

Friday's Feature: Australia's Contribution to the Picnic Theme

Showcasing Tom Robert's painting of A Sunday Afternoon Picnic at Box Hill.

Landscapes

The Longest Luncheon on the Grass in history

Sharing some images from Luncheon on the Grass series of paintings by Pablo Picasso and also another Luncheon on the Grass painting by New Zealand artist Jacqueline Fahey.

Impressionism

Picnics: Lunching on the Grass the French Way

Telling the story of the paintings: Luncheon on the Grass by Manet, Monet and Cezanne - just to get you started.

Travel

The Colour and Texture of Cornwall

Everyone talks about the picturesque villages of Cornwall nestled within a touch of the sea. But if you look closer you will see that "The Sea" as an artist has painted wonderful colours, shapes, and textures into the rocks and cement structures that are holding Cornwall together.

Travel

The Changing Light Over Fowey, Cornwall

Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall nestles on the sides of the beautiful Fowey Estuary. Watch the changing morning and evening light. Also view a lovely video on this gorgeous village. And some subscribers' mail.

Inspiration

Friday Feature: Field of Light

The "Field of Light" was conceived in 1992 by Bruce Munro who took a road trip through central Australia, camping at Uluru/Ayer's Rock. To Munro, the red desert had an incredible feeling of energy, ideas seemed to radiate from it along with the heat.

Photography

Reflections

This weekend I thought reflecting on reflections was a good way for us to think about our precious world.

Gardens

Regents Park Reflection

The Frieze Masters exhibition is held in an enormous temporary building in Regents Park. Thinking of Regents Park reminded me it was time for a Day of Reflection.

Urban Landscape

Oxford, JMW Turner and Creativity

Joseph Mallord William Turner's (1775-1851) relationship with Oxford spanned most of his life from the time he was 12 when he was first exposed to the beauty of this city and commenced sketching the streets, colleges and picturesque views around the city.

Naive and Folk Art

A Touch of Mary Jewels and Fred Yates

Showcasing some of the wonderful paintings by Cornish artist Mary Jewels. Includes a video on Cornish artist Fred Yates.