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Fibonacci

An artist's representation of some famous numbers

Italian artist Mario Merz (1925-2003), husband of artist Marisa Merz took the Fibonnaci sequence of numbers (featured previously) to new heights, 52m into the sky to be exact. Mario Merz summed up the content of the mathematical series in one short sentence. Image credit: artnet.com

Nature

It's Snowing

Nothing beats the beauty of snow. "...It reaches to the fence, It wraps it, rail by rail, Till it is lost in fleeces; It flings a crystal veil..." (Emily Dickinson)

How to Draw and Paint

How to paint rocks

Rocks are beautiful but very difficult to recreate in a painting. See how John Pickup and Kevin McKay represent "rocks" in their paintings and let Lu Smith teach you how to paint some of the "rocks you see around you". Image credit: The ever Moving Sea by John Pickup.

Nature

Rocks in Art

Rocks form such an important role in so many ways in our lives. But how often do we think about them? We photograph them, run our hands over them, collect them - but do we grind them up? Read on to find out more. Image credit: blogs.getty.edu

Sculpture

The amazing art of rock balancing

Come with us to explore the therapeutic and fascinating art of rock balancing, where these fascinating structures stand upright only with the help of gravity,...... and the infinite patience of Michael Grab. Image: gravityglue.com

Nature

London in the morning light reveals a treasure

The morning light in Regent's Park, London reveals more than the sunlight touching the tips of the clouds.

Seasons and Weather

Big Weather through the Eyes of Artists

Researching "the weather in art" has revealed some amazing ways of creating Mother Nature often at her most fiercest but also most magnificent. Includes works by JMW Turner, Hokusai & a video of a haboob. Image credit: Photo by Todd Trapani / Unsplash

Nature

Remote Australia Spectacular

The videos you will see today from a BBC series will show you Mother Nature, the artist, at her most ferocious and magnificent. Image credit:facebook.com/bureauofmeteorology.

Fractal Art

Fractals appearing in nature

Showcasing patterns of nature where the small components are the same as the whole image. Introducing the mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot who saw the chaos and irregularity of the world as something to be celebrated. Image: Unsplash

Seasons and Weather

Painting a Winter Sunrise Landscape with Scottish Artist Luna Smith

Join Scottish artist Luna Smith and learn how to paint a beautiful winter sunrise landscape. Image credit: Snowy Mist lunasmith.home.blog

Photography

Stop, Look, Listen, Reflect

Chris O'Brien in New York brings us some amazing images of the beauty that the winter has brought to his home city. Take a moment to reflect on the remarkable brush of Mother Nature.

Photography

Mount Melbourne Majestic

Mount Melbourne, an extinct volcano in Antarctica is our next stop in visiting places called Melbourne. It's a wonderland of ice which abounds with shapes and shades to delight an artist's eye. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org

Reflection

Finding new pathways in a new year...

We reflect on the beauty of pathways that will guide us into 2021, and hope for a better year for ourselves and our planet, after the difficulties of 2020. Image: Unsplash/lorimcm

Photography

David Trood Photography

Today we take a brief look at the work of photographer David Trood, who pushes the boundaries with nature and animals. We start with his study of one particular tin shed, which used to be a hotel. Image: David Trood Photography, Facebook

Photography

The fascinating photography of Ed Obermeyer

Spend some time today immersed in moments in time, captured in the latest fascinating photographs of surf and nature, by Ed Obermeyer, USA. Image: edobermeyer.com

Gardens

"These are a few of my favourite things...!" Conifers!

The lead-up to Christmas is a good time to talk about "a few of my favourite things", to borrow a line from a popular musical! It's conifers! Whilst popular as Christmas trees, their diversity of colour, size and sculptural form is truly amazing! Image: Unsplash

Photography

Mesmerising memories of MEM Donaldson

Today we will look at the life and beautiful photography of MEM Donaldson, who recorded the rugged beauty, harshness yet simplicity of life in the Scottish Highlands, 100 years ago. Image: ambaile.org.uk

Photography

Connecting with nature - insect photography with a purpose

Today we look at the beautiful insect photography of Dr. Luis Matar, Doctor of Ecology, from the Centre of Urban Research at RMIT, Melbourne. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Photography

My Octopus Teacher: Movie Review

Recommending the remarkable film "My Octopus Teacher" which is a wonderful experience of amazing underwater photography but much, much more. It is the story of the relationship between a man and an octopus. Image: highbrowmagazine.com/

Photography

London in November

Spend a few moments today reflecting on the beauty of being in a park in London in November. Mother Nature has proved once more that she is the greatest artist.

Illustrations

Connecting with nature

Introducing you to the "story catcher" and illustrator Trace Balla who connects with nature early in the morning, and records in pencil tiny details, right down to the calls made by the birds. Connecting with community and country. Image: Trace Balla, Facebook.

Photography

Reflection: Japanese Gardens

Take a few moments today to reflect on the beauty found in a Japanese garden. The trees are magnificent,

Underwater

Monday's Feature Art Work: Puffer Fish Artist

Our work of art today comes from the amazing world created by Mother Nature - certainly the best artist on Earth. And it's a fish that creates a work of art. Image: blognationalgeorgraphic.org

At Home

Reflecting on Memories of Blackberries

The reflection last week about blackberries brought back many memories for people who read the Anart4Life blog. Today we share some of those memories. Image: "Making Blackberry Pie" by Edith Hayllar (artrenewal.org)

Animals

‘Little Penguins’ – The hottest gig in town!

A popular tourist attraction in Victoria is to watch "Little Penguins" come ashore & waddle with full bellies to their nests where (at this time of the year) their young are waiting to be fed. Watch from the comfort of your home with the Phillip Island Nature Parks link. australianmuseum.net.au