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Seascapes

Any art related to the sea, such as paintings, sand sculptures, mechanical installations on a beach etc.

Seascapes

Coast to Coast: The Beautiful Suffolk Coastline

Thanks to E in London we can commence our "Coast to Coast" series with a stroll along the beautiful Suffolk Coastline.

Art Mysteries

Missing part of "Broughty Ferry Harbour, Dundee" by Ian Morrison, Alberto Morrocco and David McClure

In 1964 art student Ian Morrison sketched a composition for the "Broughty Ferry Harbour, Dundee". His tutors were Alberto Morrocco and David McClure. The 3 men created the painting together but we are looking for a missing part to the image. Perhaps you can help.

Seascapes

The latest seascapes from Ed Obermeyer…….

Today we catch up with the latest compelling seascapes from Ed Obermeyer, artist and photographer from Virginia Beach, America. Image: edobermeyer.com ©

Dogs

Contemporary Scottish Artist - Louis McNally

Louis Mcnally is a contemporary Scottish artist who paints using a distinctive style. He painstakingly develops his paintings over many weeks using drawings, photos and memory. Image credit: scottishartpaintings.co.uk

Sculpture

Wondrous wind walkers.....!

Today we marvel at the huge, clever sculptures of Theo Jansen, which combine art and engineering to "walk" along the beaches of the Netherlands, and are now also exhibited around the world. Image: YouTube.

Landscapes

Nugent H. Welch

Yesterday you saw WWI paintings created by New Zealand's first war artist Nugent H Welch. Today I share some of his landscape and seascape paintings. Image credit: nzhistory.govt.nz

Celebration

Celebrate Passover with Irma Stern

I thought Passover could be celebrated on the AnArt4Life blog this year by showcasing a few paintings done by the remarkable African artist Irma Stern, born in 1894 in the Transvaal to German-Jewish parents. Image credit: artnet.com

America

Melbourne Havelock Hardwick

In looking for place names called Melbourne I came across this artist Melbourne Havelock Hardwick (1857-1916) born in Nova Scotia but who lived in Massachusetts. Image: commons.wikimedia.org

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

Landscapes

Arthur Boyd: An Introduction to his Landscapes

Continuing the review of the Boyd Dynasty we review some landscapes of Arthur Boyd. From his early works created in Victoria, to Suffolk (UK) to his final resting place on the Shoalhaven in New South Wales: we see the great change in his style. Credit: bundanon.com.au

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/

Dynasty

The Boyd Dynasty: Arthur Merric Boyd

We continue our ramble along the foreshore of Melbourne and out into the glorious Yarra Valley to meet Arthur Merric Boyd and view some of his paintings. Image: Coastal View by Arthur Merric Boyd (aasd.com.au)

Dynasty

Jamie Wyeth Master of Portraits, Place & Pets: Part Two

We have examined some Jamie Wyeth portraits and today we continue to explore the portfolio of this remarkable artist by looking at some of his "outdoor images". All convey a sense of place. Image: Seawatchers by Jamie Wyeth (jamiewyeth.com)

Seascapes

Oh, my - Ed Obermeyer!

Ed Obermeyer is an artist and teacher from Virginia USA who uses his water and nature photography, and the experiences of his extensive travels to reflect beauty and movement in his inspiring paintings. Image: edobermeyer.com

Seascapes

John Lacey: Finding Designs in Nature

Artist John Lacey from South Australia recreates the landscape in oils and cold wax producing intriguing images that highlight the designs he can see in nature. Image: Late Light Near the Mouth (johnlacey.com.au)

Seascapes

Monday's Feature Art Work: Proof of Life by Mike Barr

Today we study a landscape "Proof of Life" by South Australian artist Mike Barr. Mike Barr believes that "there is a lot to be said for animated landscapes" that "simple signs of life in our landscape could transform them". (mikebarrfineart)

Dynasty

The Wyeth Dynasty

Bringing you the artistic products of the Wyeth Dynasty of artists. American Andrew Wyeth's paintings are well known. Today I go a generation back to look at some of the works by his father illustrator N.C.Wyeth. Image: front cover Andrew Wyeth Memory & Magic by Anne Classen Knutson

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

Birds

Boora The Pelican

An Aboriginal myth as recorded by ethnologist Charles Mountford & illustrated by Ainslie Roberts. Plus paintings by Johanna Larkin, Ruben Barbosa, William Beebe, M.Spadecaller Image: Boora the Pelican by Ainslie Roberts

Travel

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

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

Sculpture

Driftwood

The beauty of driftwood which finds its last resting place on a glorious beach is our reflective inspiration for today. Nature will always be the best artist.

Photography

Carmel By The Sea

Relaxing at Carmel-by-the-Sea with "Unsplash" photographs by: James Ting; Hendrik Cornelissen; Angie Corbett-Kuiper; Cameron Venti; Marco Bicca; Meric Dagli; Ganapathy Kumar.

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.

Seascapes

Friday's Feature: The Ninth Wave

I want Friday to be the day we show you just one Creative Feature for you to think about. It might be a sculpture, a painting, an installation, a cartoon, a photograph, a building. Today The Ninth Wave by Ivan Aivazovsky.