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Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part Three

Viewing some of the abstract paintings by Lee Krasner who said: "I am not to be trusted around my old work for any length of time". Join me in looking at these amazing works from an inspirational artist.

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part One

Lee Krasner (1908-1984) who was a pioneer of Abstract Expression and played a significant role in making New York a thriving centre for modern art in the postwar period.

Photography

Printing to a Tile Waiting to be Made

Photographer Colin Morris explains how he created a tile from a composite image. If you want to turn your photos into tiles here is one way to do it.

Tribute

Austin Byrne: A lifelong passion

This is the inspiring story of the passion of Austin Byrne, who dedicated much of his adult life to creating a memorial to the record-breaking trans-Pacific flight from San Francisco to Brisbane, Australia.

Sculpture

The uniquely inspired sculptures of Ryan McCallister

Today we look at the fascinating sculptures of Ryan McCallister, a versatile artist in America, working in steel, bronze, ceramics, glass and other mixed media. Image: mccallistersculpture.com

Thread and Needle

The ethereal sculptures of Benjamin Shine

Today we meet a sculptor whose study in fashion design has led him to a unique form of portraiture using the netting fabric, tulle, with many unique installations and collaborations now earning him much acclaim. Image: Art Summit.com

Sculpture

Next level Sand Art!

Today we will look at the life-like sculptures made of sand by Andoni Bastarrika, an artist from the Spanish side of the Basque Country. Image: Andoni Bastarrika, Facebook.

Mixed Media

Vale - Kevin "Bushy" White

The death of a great Australian character Kevin "Bushy" White is met with great sadness but let us celebrate his remarkable artistic talent seen in his mineral pictures of mining in Broken Hill.

Mixed Media

The gentle art of paper quilling - re-imagined by Yulia Brodskaya

Today we look at the paper art of Quilling, from the simple decorative designs through to the compelling, powerful portraits of Russian artist Yulia Brodskaya. Image: Yulia Brodskaya.

Mixed Media

The Japanese art of ‘kirie’ by Masayo Fukuda

Today we marvel at the intricate and delicate paper cut outs of Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda. Image: MyModernMet

Mixed Media

Origami and bonsai meet in sculptures by Naoki Onogawa

Today we learn about the motivation for the beautiful work of Naoki Onogawa, a Japanese artist who creates beautiful bonsai. The foliage is made up of hundreds of tiny origami cranes. Image: Naoki Onogawa Museum

Thread and Needle

Mariko Kusumoto: A versatile artist inspired by nature

Today we look at the intricate and delicate work of Mariko Kusumoto, who has mastered many different art forms, but her most recent coral formations made of translucent fabric are truly beautiful. Image: Mariko Kusumoto, Facebook.

Mixed Media

Rebeca Dorich shares her Zanabazar Art Festival art works

Showcased today is an exciting artist from Peru - Rebeca Dorich's mixed media work features "Chuncho, a wind musician calling the new children to earth." Credit: Rebeca Dorich facebook.com

Mixed Media

Kevin "Bushy" White: the making of a mineral work of art: Part 2

The history of mining in Broken Hill is in focus today through the "mineral pictures" being created by Kevin "Bushy" White. Follow Bushy as he explains how he makes these intricate pictures from the "gems of the earth". Image credit: Kate Hennessy: the_smallest_room

Mixed Media

Kevin "Bushy" White: Pictorial Mineral Art Works of Mining in Broken Hill, NSW, Australia: Part 1

Back in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia meet another one of the local artists who has literally brought the "treasures of the earth that made the Silver City" into his creative images. Credit: Kevin White

Thread and Needle

The String Art Guy

Pushing the boundaries of nails and string is Ben Koracevic who is better known as "The String Art Guy". London, UK based this artist will amaze you with his creativity and skill. Image Credit: The String Art Guy Facebook page.

Thread and Needle

Stunning string art

Today we continue the series on art forms which create patterns. We look at the vast possibilities of string art, in both two and three dimensional forms. Image: Pin on craft ideas via Pinterest.

Installation Art

Illusionary Sculptures

Michael Murphy creates portraits of people, words, or objects that you can see only if you’re standing in the right place — otherwise, it just looks like a bunch of tangled wires or globs of plastic pieces. Image Credits: perceptualart.com

Mixed Media

What are kinetic paper sculptures??

Today we look at three different artists who create movable sculptures using just paper, glue and mathematical precision. Image: Chinh Le Duc, Unsplash.

Mosaics

More Marvellous Mosaics

Through Caroline, her friend Deb writes about learning a new craft, making mosaic artworks, after retiring from teaching.

Mixed Media

Arthur Boyd: Landscape Ambiguous - an unbridled conversation piece

Using Arthur Boyd's collagraph print of "Riderless horse" you are invited to partake in an "unbridled conversation" where you can express your interpretation and opinion. Of interest is that this work is one of the last created by Arthur Boyd. Image credit: bundanon.com.au

Japan

The mystical appeal of Japanese fans!

Today we learn how the artistry of the Japanese hand fan evolved to become a decorative, sought-after fashion accessory throughout Europe. Image: the Met Museum

Women Artists

Monica Adams - Australian Artist

When looking for coffee on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, I discovered the "Monicaart Gallery" and some inspirational images created by Monica Adams. Meeting an artist in their own environment is always exciting and stimulating and brings the art works alive. Image: monicaart.com.au

Mixed Media

ReVerse Butcher a multi-disciplinary artist

Today we are introduced to the remarkable work by ReVerse Butcher a multi-disciplinary artist who painted Sarah Curro's semi acoustic Spur violin, made by Sarah's husband luthier Paul Davies.

Sculpture

What to Buy through the Eyes of Diana Picasso

Sharing the art works that Diana Picasso would like to collect including Louise Bourgeois, Tschabalala Self, and Jordan Wolfson. Brought to you from Artsy.