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Colin and Pam Morris show how to be Inspired by a Painting

Aritsts - painters, sculptors and photographers can all be inspired by a scene, an object, a person and of course animals. But in this post we look at some photographs which were inspired by paintings.

Ships and boats

The Last Rounding by Robert Carter

We stay around Cape Horn for one more day in our series on the remarkable, the glorious, the courageous times of the sailing ships as created by marine artists Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP.

Birds

Central Victorian Birds through the lens of Geoff Park

We have been having a lovely time of late looking at and discussing trees and the magnificent patterns they create in such a variety of way. I was reminded by The Keeper of the remarkable bird photography and posts Geoff Park from Central Victoria creates.

The ART UK Volunteers

If you live in the United Kingdon, love "all things art" and have a little time to spare - this post is for you.

Mailbag

July 2023 Mailbag No 2

This mailbag contains items about quilting, Australian artist Dorothy Braund who gets compared to Philippe de Kraan and other links to keep you informed about the art that is all around us. Enjoy.

Mailbag

July 2023 Mailbag No 1

Mailbags are always full of surprises like today as I take you back to my country - the Greater Bendigo region of Central Victoria.

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Reflection

Cape Horn

Reflecting on courage is always a good thought to have. In line with our series on the remarkable sailing ship era - illustrated with great skill by Australian artist Robert Carter - we take a look and a deep breath as we take in the coast of Cape Horn.

Ships and boats

L’Avenir – The Road to Cape Horn by Robert Carter

I do hope you are enjoying our series on the sailing ships as painted by Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP. Today we go deep down into the Southern Ocean on the "Road to Cape Horn".

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Indigenous Art

NAIDOC WEEK 2 July - 9 July 2023

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Flight

UK here I come thanks to Leonardo da Vinci and other brains like him!

I am off to the UK for two months and as I prepare I think of the remarkable brains throughout the centuries who made international travel so easy. Today let's acknowledge Leonardo da Vinci and his dream of flying.

Exhibition

Pop In to the Pop Up Art Exhibition: Middleton Arts & Craft Hall, South Australia Part 2

Continuing on from yesterday's showcasing of the PopUp Art Exhibition for the works of Rowdy Wylie and Geraldine Rosser - today we look more in depth at the works of Geraldine.

Exhibition

Pop In to the Pop Up Art Exhibition: Middleton Arts & Craft Hall, South Australia Part 1

Rowdy Wylie has an exhibition commencing today with Geraldine Rosser - both from the Fleurieu Peninsula in Sth Australia. In the next two posts you will see two inspiring artists with vastly different styles representing their view of their world. Today Rowdy's works, tomorrow Geraldine's.

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Ships and boats

Herzogin Cecilie and Beatrice – Racing for Port Lincoln by Robert Carter

Continuing to enjoy the "sailing ship" paintings of Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP the wonderfully named "Abraham Rydberg" - a 4-masted barque- appears in our sights.

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Reflection

JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - The Gleaners

The second of the Millet paintings which arose out of a post on Tendai Makufa and Philippe de Kraan was The Gleaners. Here it is to set your mind athinking this morning. And thank you Maureen from Birchup for reminding me how beautiful are the Millet paintings - full of empathy and emotion.

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - El Ángelus

Subscriber Maureen from Birchup in Central Victoria recently reminded us of the remarkably beautiful and reflective painting by Jean-Francois Millet and so let's take a moment to send good thoughts to those we care about and love.

Ships and boats

Abraham Rydberg in the Chops of the Channel by Robert Carter

Continuing to enjoy the "sailing ship" paintings of Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP the wonderfully named "Abraham Rydberg" - a 4-masted barque- appears in our sights.

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Naive and Folk Art

Hugh Schulz: The Master of Patterns

One of those special days when you get to look at some paintings by Australian Outback painter Hugh Schulz - I guarantee these paintings will bring a smile to your face.

Colin and Pam Morris show how to be Inspired by a Painting

The Last Rounding by Robert Carter

Central Victorian Birds through the lens of Geoff Park

TagCloud Day: Inspiration

The ART UK Volunteers

July 2023 Mailbag No 2

July 2023 Mailbag No 1

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Cape Horn

L’Avenir – The Road to Cape Horn by Robert Carter

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NAIDOC WEEK 2 July - 9 July 2023

UK here I come thanks to Leonardo da Vinci and other brains like him!

Pop In to the Pop Up Art Exhibition: Middleton Arts & Craft Hall, South Australia Part 2

Pop In to the Pop Up Art Exhibition: Middleton Arts & Craft Hall, South Australia Part 1

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Herzogin Cecilie and Beatrice – Racing for Port Lincoln by Robert Carter

TagCloud Day: Travel

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - The Gleaners

TagCloud Day: Clocks

JEAN-FRANÇOIS MILLET - El Ángelus

Abraham Rydberg in the Chops of the Channel by Robert Carter

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Hugh Schulz: The Master of Patterns

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