John Wylie - AnArt4Life

FAREWELL

Everything has to have a beginning, middle & end - sadly the blog is no exception. We have decided to 'call it a day' on producing the AnArt4Life blog after 7 years in operation. It has been an amazing experience & we thank all the subscribers & social media supporters for their wonderful support.

War Art

"SPIRIT OF REMEMBRANCE"

Every year, our very valued team member, John "Rowdy" Wylie prepares two special paintings - one for ANZAC DAY on the 25 April and one for Remembrance Day on 11 November. Today we remember the "Spirit of the Unknown Soldier".

Australian Artist

“Chasm Light at Noon” by John 'Rowdy" Wylie

We thought it was time to check in on Rowdy Wylie to see what has been happening in His Shed of late. He has been very busy and has just completed a new painting which once more showcases his skill in reproducing the brilliance of the Australian Outback - in colour, form and texture.

Exhibition

Bendigo Art Gallery, Central Victoria, Australia: Paris Exhibition

Today we showcase a little from the current exhibition on Paris: Impressions of Life 1860 - 1925 being held at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

Galleries

Bendigo Art Gallery, Central Victoria, Australia: Introduction

Tomorrow we are going to look "Paris - Impressions of Life 1880-1925" being held at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Central Victoria, Australia. Today, a little about the history of the gallery and other exhibits.

Outback

"Head frames in Outback Shadows" by John 'Rowdy" Wylie

Nestled in the serene embrace of Port Elliot, on the windswept shores of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, lies a sanctuary of creativity known simply as "The Shed". Here, amidst the salty tang of the sea and the whispering winds, resides the fabulous naive artist known as Rowdy Wylie.

Exhibition

“Taking Art to the People” on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia

The artists from the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery have been at it again when they decided a few weeks ago to give the locals Close Encounters of an Artistic Kind ...

War Art

"The Bombing of Darwin 1942" by John 'Rowdy' Wylie

Every year, thanks to John "Rowdy" Wylie, the AnArt4Life blog features a special tribute in the form of a painting to commemorate ANZAC DAY and also REMEMBRANCE DAY in November. This year Rowdy's special acknowlegement focuses on the bombing of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in 1942.

Outback

Opal Country with Rowdy Wylie

Do you enjoy the paintings by Rowdy Wylie? With his heart deep in the Outback Landscape of Australia, Rowdy has been busy with some more of his wonderfully vivid reimaginings of the beautiful scape of the "Opal Country".

Inspiration

Rowdy Wylie Inspired by Jane's Travels in Central Asia

Regular subscribers will be familiar with the travel posts written by Jane - AnArt4Life team member. Rowdy Wylie (also part of the AnArt4Life team) was inspired to recreate in paint one of the scenes captured by Jane in Central Asia.

Celebration

Happy Valentine's Day 2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine Day for 2024 from the AnArt4Life team.

Exhibition

Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part Five

This is the final post in the series on the Growth of the Victor harbor Creative Community. We conclude by seeing more works created by members of the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery and celebrate the companionship brought about through a shared love of art.

Exhibition

Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part Four

Today we are going to meet the members of the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery and see some of their work. This post is part of the series Rowdy Wylie and Anne Newman have been presenting on the growth of community art in Victor Harbor, South Australia.

Exhibition

Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part Three

Rowdy Wylie and I are back to continue the story of the development of the Victor Harbor Creative Artistic Community on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia which is one of the oldest and most active visual arts communities in Australia. Today - the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery.

Narrative

Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part Two

South Australian artist & member of the AnArt4Life team Rowdy Wylie continues the story of the development of the Victor Harbor Creative Artistic Community on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia - one of the oldest and most active visual arts communities in Australia.

Narrative

Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part One

South Australian artist & member of the AnArt4Life team Rowdy Wylie shares the history of the development of the Victor Harbor Creative Artistic Community on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia - one of the oldest and most active visual arts communities in Australia.

South Australia

Community Art: Brief History of "Port Victor" now Victor Harbor, South Australia

Today Rowdy Wylie and Anne begin a series of posts to bring to you the township and the creative peoples of Victor Harbor -located on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.

John Pickup

In Memory of John Pickup OAM

Today is the first anniversary of the death of our dear friend and member of the AnArt4Life blog team John Pickup OAM. We bring you a summary of our past posts on this remarkable man and artist.

Celebration

It's New Year’s Eve 2023

The AnArt4Life team wish all our readers a Happy New Year's Eve, and take a look at last year's fireworks heralding 2023.....

War Art

Remembrance Day 2023

For this year's “Remembrance Day” the thoughts were to keep the composition simple specifically focusing on the main elements of remembrance & the sacrifices made by our ANZAC heroes. Rowdy Wylie

Outback

Colours of the Outback Opal Fields with Rowdy Wylie

Rowdy Wylie is creating a series of paintings on Colours of the Outback. Today we bring you the "Colours of the Outback Opal Fields". These paintings entice you in to run your fingers through the rich red earth and touch the kaleidoscopic sky.

Outback

Colours of the Australian Outback with Rowdy Wylie

Today we are visitng "The Shed" where Rowdy Wylie has been creating compositions to show off the dusty...dry...amazing..."red earth" desert of the Australian Outback.

War Art

Rowdy Wylie donates his war paintings to RSL museums in South Australia

Regular vistors to the AnArt4Life blog will be familiar with the paintings of Rowdy Wylie especially those he does to commemorate Australia's involvement in wars. Today he reports in on donating two of the paintings to two RSL Museums in South Australia.

War Art

Reflecting on Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War: Part Two

Today is a very special day in Australia and here on the AnArt4Life blog we want to acknowledge the contribution so many Australians made to helping the people of Vietnam during the war that wracked their country for so long.

War Art

Reflecting on Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War: Part One

Over the next couple of days we are going to pay tribute to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War as it is 50 years since the final withdrawal.

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