Reflection 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.
Thread and Needle Chloe Patience – Exquisite Embroidery Today we meet a Scottish artist who somehow combines award winning, exquisite, hand embroidery with raising a young family. Image: TextileArtist.org
Glass Rene Lalique, French glassmaker extraordinaire Today we learn a little about Rene Lalique, an innovative glassmaker of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period. Image: Gold Arts Jewellers.
Indigenous Art 'Ghost Net' Art Today we discover indigenous communities in northern Australia who are turning destructive waste fish netting into wonderful works of art. Image: Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
Glass The art nouveau glass of Emile Galle Today we take a look at the beautiful opaque glassware of French designer, Emile Galle, where his love of botany, and the family glass making business resulted in his ultimate recognition as a leader in the Art Nouveau movement. Image: Bonhams
Japan The Japanese art of gift wrapping Today we look at the beautiful Japanese art of gift wrapping, which is both beautiful and practical. Image. Global Sisters
Women Artists Not just her father’s daughter – Nora Heysen Today we meet Nora Heysen, famous in her own right for her achievements in art, despite being the daughter of famous artist Hans Heysen. Image: Sydney Morning Herald.
Australian Artist One of life's gentlemen- Hans Heysen Today we learn about one of Australia's most well recognised and well loved landscape artists, Hans Heysen. Image: Facebook
Celebration HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2022 Wishing everyone who celebrates Christmas a wonderful day with family and friends. And remember - ARRIVE LATE AND BE SAFE!!
Trains Another Guiness Book record for the Miniatur Wunderland! Today we revisit the Miniatur Wunderalnd in Hamburg, Germany, to look at a crazy project designed to relieve covid lockdown boredom! Image: Miniatur Wunderland Facebook
Thread and Needle A giant celestial map from a retro knitting machine! Today we meet an artist who has used her technical ability as a computer engineer to re-programme an old knitting machine to produce an amazing work of art!. Image: Heart of Pluto
Installation Art One million hours to create a world in miniature! Today we visit a model railway that has to be seen to be believed! Over one million hours have gone into to creating this masterpiece in meticulous working detail. Image: YouTube
Thread and Needle Portuguese textile techniques Today we meet two contemporary Portuguese textile artists who use fibre and wool in very different ways to create stunning artworks and installations. Image: Facebook.
Photography Surreal photographer – Erik Johansson Today we meet a contemporary photographer who combines his artistic and computer skills to create thought provoking, surreal images. Image: Lens Magazine.
Celebration Happy Sinterklaas 2022 To Jane, Caroline (The Keeper), their mother Elizabeth and all our Dutch friends and followers - A Very Happy Sinterklass
Installation Art Ian Berry - Art using Denim Today we meet an English artist who makes portraits, landscapes and art installations using only denim.....Image: Ian Berry Art, Facebook.
Watercolour Turning adversity into a positive results! Here at the AnArt4Life blog we applaud initiative and inspiration! Today we see how Australian watercolour artist Denise Faulkner turned a setback into opportunity.... Image: Denise Faulkner ©
Watercolour The enduring world of fairies created by Cicely Mary Barker Today we delve into the enchanting, magical world of fairies, as created by the early 20th century English artist, Cicely Mary Barker. Image: Ebay
Installation Art A gallery of "seismique" proportions! Today we travel to Houston, Texas to experience the lastest in immersive, interactive lightshows. Image: Seismique.com
Mixed Media Art, jigsaws and a social conscience! Today we discover a small company making unique jigsaw puzzles in Western Australia, promoting art, and supporting a variety of people into the bargain! Image: mrbobpuzzles.com
Installation Art Patrick Dougherty – the stick sculptor! Today we meet an installation artist making large sculptures with a difference, using leftover sapling branches! Image: Chicago Botanic Garden.
Impressionism The vibrant paintings of Colin Willey Today we meet contemporary English Impressionist painter, Colin Willey, who, like the early Impressionists, loves to paint outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions. Image: the Dorset Echo.
Mixed Media The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 2 In Part 2 of our posts on Cressida Campbell, we look at her landscape scenes of the Australian bush, busy harbours and street scenes around Sydney. Image: Art Sales Digest.
Mixed Media The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 1 Today we meet contemporary Australian artist Cressida Campbell. We study her unique woodblock and print making processes. Image: National Gallery of Australia
Dogs Welcome to Indy Today we welcome Anne Newman's new dog, Indy, with a couple of fun suggestions which link our dogs to art!