Andrew - AnArt4Life

The Early Photography of Stanley Kubrick

Searching the internet I found some videos discussing the photography of Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) which devotees might like to watch. Each one goes for less than 2 minutes so watch one of the great masters of the film world who said: "If it can be written, or thought, it can be filmed.”

John Pickup

John Pickup OAM (1931-2023)

It is with deep regret and sadness that we have to inform all our wonderful subscribers and followers that our dear friend and team member John Pickup OAM died peacefully in his sleep. John was in his 92nd year.

Naive and Folk Art

Maxwell (Max) Joseph Watters

Both Andrew and I have a passion for Naive Art and today from Andrew's Home Collection of Paintings we want you to get to know the works and style of Maxwell Joseph Watters (1936-2020) who lived and worked in the delightfully named country town of Muswellbrook, New South Wales.

Celebration

HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2022

Wishing everyone who celebrates Christmas a wonderful day with family and friends. And remember - ARRIVE LATE AND BE SAFE!!

Landscapes

Reflection: Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales

You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl!

Celebration

Happy Sinterklaas 2022

To Jane, Caroline (The Keeper), their mother Elizabeth and all our Dutch friends and followers - A Very Happy Sinterklass

Conservation and Restoration

Art Conservation and Art Restoration: Part Two

Continuing the restoration of "Moonlight Lake" by Hugh Schulz and learning more about the restoration process used by art conservationist and restorer Duncan Harty.

Conservation and Restoration

Art Conservation and Art Restoration: Part One

As lovers of "all things art" we really need an appreciation and knowledge of the very extensive and complicated field of Art Conservation and Art Restoration. Today with the help of Duncan Harty we will begin to learn a little more about this remarkable form of art in its own right.

Collector

Hugh Schulz Paintings: Tending with Loving Care and Commitment

We begin the story of a Hugh Schulz's painting, gifted by Hugh to a couple a long time ago and then through the AnArt4Life blog found its way into the hands of Andrew a member of the AnArt4Life blog team and collector of Hugh Schulz paintings.

Collector

Hugh Schulz Paintings: the Collector

With "Andrew from the Hunter Region of NSW", a collector of Hugh Schulz paintings, we are going to learn about the "art of restoration". But first a look at the collection & why Andrew is obsessed with the Australian outback through the eyes of Hugh Schulz.

Art Mysteries

Art Crimes: The Stealing of Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa is in the news again and although she has been around since the early 1500s she didn't get any attention at all until she was stolen in 1911. Today you can read what happened and how Picasso nearly got the blame for the theft!

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Narrative

The second post on enjoying some of our past posts on the wonderful landscapes created by Brushman of the Bush - Hugh Schulz.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Passion

The first of our reposts on Australian artist Hugh Schulz. We do hope you enjoy.

Animals

The rabbits and more of Hugh Schulz

Have a bit of fun - find the rabbits in a Hugh Schulz painting! This is what Andrew the Collector does each time he looks at a Hugh Schulz painting!

Collector

The Beauty of the Australian Outback with Hugh Schulz

One of the members of the AnArt4Life team is an art collector of Australian Outback paintings - predominantly Hugh Schulz who was one of the Brushmen of the Bush. Today we are treated to some of Andrew's new acquisitions.

Art Mysteries

How an Art History Teacher Solved Two of the Biggest Mysteries about Van Gogh using Genealogical skills

Did Vincent Van Gogh really cut off his ear or did he only take a small slice? Did Gauguin take if off in a duel following a fight the two artists had that fateful night? Read to know the real story behind this mystery.

Art Mysteries

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft: Part Two

Continuing the story of the theft at the Isabellea Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston where 13 paintings and other objects were stolen over 30 years ago - never to be seen again. Image: gardnermuseum.org

Art Mysteries

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft: Part One

The theft of 13 paintings from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in 1990 was a brazen act worth about $500 million in value and remains unsolved over 30 years later. There is a reward for information on offer worth $10 million!

Art Mysteries

The intriguing story of the "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I": Part Three

The conclusion to the story concerning the ownership of five Klimt paintings stolen by the Nazis from the Bloch-Bauer family is a testament to the courage and tenacity of a young lawyer called Eric Randol (Randy) Schoenberg and an 80+year old woman Maria Altmann

Art Mysteries

The intriguing story of the "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I": Part Two

Continuing the incredible story of the theft of the Gustav Klimt "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" and the amazing fight against the Austrian Gov for years to reclaim it and other Klimt paintings. You will be amazed by the twists and turns in this story.

Art Mysteries

The intriguing story of the "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I": Part One

"Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" by Gustav Klimt is a beautiful painting with an incredible life - stolen by the Nazis, given to the Galerie Belvedere, Vienna and then centre in a court case when Maria Altmann, niece of the original owner went to court for 7 years claiming possession.

Brazil

Bring in the New Year by escaping to the Amazon Rainforest

We are going to welcome in the New Year by escaping into an Amazon Rainforest with Jan and Mary Tuijp. You can enjoy the amazing photography and "teleport" yourself to a completely different world.

Celebration

Happy Christmas 2021

From all of the AnArt4Life blog team to all of our wonderful subscribers and social media followers - a very Happy Christmas with family and friends.

Art Mysteries

The Last "Vermeers": Part Two

In the 2nd post on the greatest art crime of the C20th we learn how Dutch artist and forger Han van Meegeren duped Hermann Göring who purchased for 1.6 million guilders "Christ with the woman taken in adultery" believing it was by C17th painter Johannes Vermeer.

Art Mysteries

The Last "Vermeers": Part One

The art crime pulled off by Dutch painter Han van Meegeren was audacious and contains a wonderful mix of larger than life characters full of hubris, revenge, jealousy, chutzpah and undoubtedly talent. We promise you will be enthralled with this true story.

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