Julie

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!