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Spring by Arthur Streeton

Spring was painted by Arthur Streeton in 1890 and gifted to the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne by Mrs Margery Pierce in 1978. Its an oil on canvas on plywood 81.4 x 152.6 cm. Photo by Jane Art Gallery of NSW Dec, 2019.

Heidelberg School

Arthur Streeton's Travels

As Streeton made his way by ship to Britain in 1897, he planned a stopover in Cairo. The choice may seem strange, especially given that the artist suffered from the same xenophopia that many Anglo-Saxon Australians felt in the late 19th century. Image credit: artnet.com

Heidelberg School

Arthur Streeton

Arthur Streeton was born at Mount Duneed, Victoria, on April 8, 1867. He showed an early aptitude for sketching and became a lithographer's apprentice. While still in his teens he began studying at the National Gallery School. Let's learn a little more about his paintings. Photo by Jane.

Award

The Young Archies 2020

Beginning in 1983 there is also The Young Archie competition which invites budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit a portrait. Credit image: artgallery.nsw.gov.au

Installation Art

Illusionary Sculptures

Michael Murphy creates portraits of people, words, or objects that you can see only if you’re standing in the right place — otherwise, it just looks like a bunch of tangled wires or globs of plastic pieces. Image Credits: perceptualart.com

Photography

Rest and Relax

Showcasing some glorious images of the sun setting over Port Phillip Bay which is the gateway from the sea to our beautiful city of Melbourne. And a poem by Emily Dickinson for those of you who love her imagery.

Celebration

25 December 2020

Wishing all our subscribers and supporters around the world a Very Happy Christmas with family and friends.

Celebration

An Interview with Santa

We all know that Santa lives at the North Pole – but it’s a big place so where exactly does he hang out? He lives close to Rovaniemi, which is 800kms north of Helsinki across the forests of Finland in Lapland and the Arctic Circle. Image credit: Travel Lapland magazine Feb 2019

Celebration

A Celebration of Julie's Contribution to the AnArt4Life Blog

Celebrating the anniversary of Julie joining the AnArt4Life blog. She has a love of Impressionist paintings, aeroplanes, trains and her dog Foxy. Today we thank Julie for her wonderful contribution to our blog.

Celebration

The AnArt4Life Blog Turns 3.001 Today

Continuing on from yesterday as we celebrate the AnArt4Life blog's 3rd birthday. Today you will see some of Julie's past posts and Anne will conclude the celebration. Thank you to all our subscribers who have made this day possible.

Celebration

The AnArt4Life Blog Turns 3 Years Old Today

It's the blog's 3rd birthday and we want to send a huge thank you to all our subscribers and followers because without you there would not be a blog. Art is all around us to discover, learn from and share. Thank you - Anne, Jane, Caroline, Julie.

Fauvism

The dessert: harmony in red - by Henri Matisse

The dessert: harmony in red by Henri Matisse 1908 - considered by some art historians to be on of his masterpieces (Image credit: henrimatisse-org)

Exhibition

A Taste of The Hermitage - Downunder

A little taste of The Hermitage at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney during early 2019 - Masters of Modern Art from the Hermitage. Image credit: Adapted from the poster for the exhibtion - Art Gallery of NSW February 2019.

Celebration

The Melbourne Cup

We are the only nation on Earth that stops for a horse race and that race is "The Melbourne Cup" which is run on the 1st Tuesday in Novemember. The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861 and "Archer" won by a staggering 6 lengths. Image: Archer, with jockey J Cutts by Frederick Woodhouse Snr

Celebration

The History of Halloween

Most may know Halloween as a time to see children dressing up & eating sweets, however it has a deep seated origin which can be traced back 2000 years to the Celts in Ireland & Britain who celebrated their new year on November 1 & All Hallows Eve the night before. Image credit: mentalgloss.com

Neighbourhoods

Strolling through Sandringham October 2020

Hurray its springtime in the Southern Hemisphere and the Melbourne gardens are waking from their winter slumbers to a riot of colour. Azaleas and daisies are in full bloom while the wattle has been out for some time.

Celebration

Australian Bird Week: 19 October to 25 October 2020

Celebrating Australian Bird week with a special "up close viewing" of the Peregrine Falcon Family from 367 Collins Street Melbourne. And a special thank you to Dr Victor Hurley who was hauled 150 metres up the side of a building to install a new nest. Also heralding the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.

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)

Neighbourhoods

Strolling through Sandringham August 2020

Down Under, here in Melbourne, Australia, we are in the depths of winter. Despite the chilly temperatures, the sun is often shining when along with Dell, my friend and neighbour, we explore the ‘hood on our regular walks.

Tribute

Past Post: No 13 August 2018: Margaret Olley: Remarkable Artist, Beloved Australian Treasure

Today's Past Posts of 2018 take us into the world of Australia's most beloved artist Margaret Olley who graced the stage of the art world with her wit, charm and talent. (Image: tmlarts.com)

Colour

Past Post: No 11 July 2018: An Australian Connection to Van Gogh; The Colour Wheel and Colour Revolutionaries

Emily Koenders, Australian artist, is going to head today's Past Posts 2018. Related to Van Gogh Emily brings her artistic heritage to us in the form of birds and animals. We also talk colour and visit the "Colour Revolutionaries". Image: facebook.com/emily-koenders-art-gallery

Celebration

Wishing You - Happy World Emoiji Day from the AnArt4Life Blog Team

Click off if you hate emoijis as TODAY IS WORLD EMOIJI DAY. This post is dedicated to everyone around the world who loves to communicate using tiny characters. Don't run- embrace and have a bit of fun.

Performing Arts

Past Post: No 9 July 2018

The Past Posts today take you into the world of theatre where Jane looks at "Shadow Play" and Anne takes you back in time to the theatre world in London when Theatrical Realism changed the way drama was presented to the audience.

Celebration

Celebrating Our Art Blogger: Jane

A special day as we celebrate that it is two years since blogwriter Jane joined the AnArt4Life blog. As a prodigious traveller Jane has brought to our art community images and impressions from around the world.

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