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A Fine Quartering Wind : the four-mastered barque "Lawhill" by Robert Carter

We continue our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the sailing ship era and recently published in The Marine Paintings of Robert Carter. Today the beautiful barque "Lawhill".

Vale Tina Turner

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was an American-born and naturalized Swiss singer, dancer, actress, and author. Widely referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a

Impressionism

Georges Seurat

If you read the post on Philippe de Kraan you will have learnt that he has been influenced by the French Impressionist/Post Impressionist Georges Seurat. Today we take a look at two past posts on Seurat.

Expressionism

Philippe de Kraan

We love discovering new artists & bringing their individual view of the world to our subscribers. You might like the work or maybe not - but our mission is to encourage everyone to be open to new creative perspectives which engage, challenge & inspire. Today meet Philippe de Kraan.

Floristry

The Art of Bloom – NGV

Today we look at a unique art installation at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Floral creatives were asked to each interpret a chosen artwork held by the NGV - in flowers! Image: Julie's photo/NGV

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Reflection

Reflecting on "The Rock Pool"

How many of us spent childhood holidays exploring "rock pools" - by the sea or on the edge of streams. Today's poem by Peter Skryznecki takes us into these memories.

Australian Artist

Sue Norman – Contemporary, versatile and fascinating!

Today we take a look at the restful, yet versatile art of Adelaide artist, Sue Norman. Image: Sue Norman, Facebook

AnneNewman - Landscape

Morning Peace

A pretty painting done as a commission work where the description was to paint a scene that would convey feelings of peace.

AnneNewman - Nature

Gustav the Goose

Celebrating the beautiful blue eyes of geese.

May 2023 Mailbag

Packaging features in the mailbag this month, plus a great variety of items from the subscribers for you to check out.

Ships and boats

In London's River: The ship Monkbarns by Robert Carter

We continue our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the sailing ship era and recently published in The Marine Paintings of Robert Carter. Today the fully rigged Monkbarns in "London's River".

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Sculpture

Cyrus Dallin Part Two

Yesterday I introduced you to the sculptor Cyrus Dallin and his works featuring indigenous Americans. Today let's appreciate some of his works particularly his "war memorials" which are particularly moving.

BlogSite Features

The AnArt4Life blog gets a new look

The AnArt4Life blog has been upgraded and as a result we are able to offer some new features to the presentation of the posts. Read on to learn more. The new look posts will commence on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 10:00am (AEST) when the blog arrives in your email inbox, on Twitter and Facebook.

Statues

Cyrus Dallin Part One

Cyrus Dallin (1861-1944) was a celebrated Utah-born sculptor, educator, and Indigenous rights activist who lived and worked in Arlington, Massachusetts for over 40 years. Let's learn more about his amazing work.

Celebration

Mothers

On the second Sunday in May every year those of us who live DownUnder officially celebrate Mother's Day. There is no doubt ... we love our Mums in all their shapes and forms ...Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to make our worlds as good as you can....

Exhibition

Art All Around

I am always emphasising that "Art is All Around" - you only have to open your eyes and look about. And if you look very carefully you might find out that there is a local Community Art Gallery in your area which can be a treasure trove of fabulously interesting art creations.

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Bill the Bastard

One of my favourite stories from WWI is the one surrounding "Bill the Bastard". Click on the teaser to find out who Bill was and what he was able to achieve with a little help from a human!

Portraits

"Mischief" with Philip Johnson

Isn't it just wonderful when art gets "taken outside"! But when a giant portrait of a small delightful child gets "hung" in a public garden by a lake - now that's magic. And magic is the word when you see the portraits created by English artist Philip Johnson.

Narrative

Let's Close the Gap with Tendai Makufa

As I said recently to Tendai - his paintings bring joy to my heart and to the heart of others. Even though behind the images and messages are startling statistics of inequality Tendai is working with every inch of his body and mind to "make a difference". Please applaud this remarkable artist.

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A Fine Quartering Wind : the four-mastered barque "Lawhill" by Robert Carter

TagCloud Day: Post Impressionism

Vale Tina Turner

Georges Seurat

Philippe de Kraan

The Art of Bloom – NGV

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Reflecting on "The Rock Pool"

Sue Norman – Contemporary, versatile and fascinating!

Morning Peace

Gustav the Goose

TagCloud Day

May 2023 Mailbag

In London's River: The ship Monkbarns by Robert Carter

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Cyrus Dallin Part Two

The AnArt4Life blog gets a new look

Cyrus Dallin Part One

Mothers

Art All Around

TagCloud Day: Buildings and Structures

Bill the Bastard

"Mischief" with Philip Johnson

Let's Close the Gap with Tendai Makufa

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