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Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Five: Johanna Hildebrandt

The Australian natural world exudes a simple yet exquisite beauty that captivates the soul with its diverse landscapes, unique flora, and distinctive fauna. Today, as part of the Simple Wonders exhibition we showcase the remarkable works of Johanna Hildebrandt.

Middle East

Beauties of the Desert

In the Middle East and Arabia not only are camels associated with a long tradition of history and culture, these days they take part in beauty pageants!

Photography

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023

Today we look at images of the winners and finalists of the 2023 " Ocean Photographer of the Year", as judged, awarded and published by the magazine "Oceanographic".

Nature

French Island – a unique experience!

Today we take a day trip to French Island, Victoria, where the highlight was the wonderful sightings of a number of Koalas!

Australia

Rottnest Island - Western Australia

Rottnest Island, located off the coast near Perth, colloquially referred to as Rotto, visitors can cycle for a day looking out for delightful quokkas and enjoying the azure sky, blindingly white sand, crystal clear and majestic coves formed by naturally sculpted rocks.

Australia

Ningaloo Reef – Western Australia

Heading south from Broome, Ningaloo Reef, located near Exmouth is a sparkling gem in Western Australia’s crown. The turquoise lagoons are home to one of the world’s most incredible marine creatures – whale sharks.

Photography

David M Bird and his “Becorns”!

Today we meet a artist who combines the design skills he acquired at toymaker, Lego, with skills in building, illustration and photography to make unusual installations in nature.

Animals

Bill the Bastard

One of my favourite stories from WWI is the one surrounding "Bill the Bastard". Click on the teaser to find out who Bill was and what he was able to achieve with a little help from a human!

Animals

Joey

We have been showcasing "horses in art" over the past few weeks. Today I want to show you my favourite horse - Joey Puppet from "War Horse". And go behind the curtain and meet the remarkable humans who gave Joey life.

Animals

Rut Brea's Delightful Cats

A couple of weeks ago I showcased some paintings by Rut Brea, one of our subscribers in America. At the time of the last post Rut was doing some paintings of a neighbour's cat - Topaz. Plus we get to see Cougar and Panther.

Animals

Nic Fiddian-Green and his Horses

Responding to posts on horses a couple of weeks ago, E in London wrote to say that her favourite horses are being made by British sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green. Let's have a look at of some of his works which are ... breathtaking.

Horses

Equine geoglyphs

Today we learning a little about equine geoglyphs, including the White Horse of Uffington and a sculpture by Julie Livsey. Image: Corbis/Skyscan

Animals

More About The Horse in Art

Today we will spend some time appreciating some paintings of horses by artists of the 18th to 20th centuries, such as George Stubbs, Edgar Degas and Andrew Wyeth. Image: Royal Academy of Art.

Horses

Painting and carving the horse

Today we begin looking at the horse in Art, from caveman times, throughout history. Image: Public Domain

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.

Animals

Sue Hourigan: Part Two

Yesterday I introduced you to Australian artist Sue Hourigan and today we continue the review of her wonderful works in oil, pastel and watercolour.

Animals

Sue Hourigan: Part One

Recently I have been thinking about what attracts someone to a particular painting or to the oeuvre of a particular artist. Today let's imagine you are at an exhibition and you come across paintings by Australian artist Sue Hourigan.

Animals

Nairobi and a final African delight

On to the chaotic city of Nairobi - what a contrast. Masses of animals replaced with masses of people, beaten up old cars and so much traffic that on the main roads, slow enough to allow vendors to tout their wares

Animals

Mighty Maasai Mara

The Mara Triangle takes up 1/3rd of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, an area of 510 km². Bordered by the Tanzania/Serengeti border, the Mara River and the Oloololo/Siria Escarpment.

Animals

The Leopard

There are some days when you just need to stop and remember that the great and magnificent also need protecting.

Animals

Sensational Serengeti

I'm sure most of you are enjoying "images from Jane's travels in Africa. Today you can experience the wildebeest migration - almost first hand. And be amazed!!

Quiz

National Animal of Tanzania

The other day I tested your knowledge of animals by asking what is the national animal of Tanzania where I am visiting at the moment. Check this post to see the answer.

Animals

The Blanket Octopus creates a painting

Watch a Blanket Ocopus become an artist and paint a wonderful artistic masterpiece before your very eyes.

Animals

Animal life around Mungo National Park and beyond

As we say farewell to outback Australia for a bit and embrace our international audience we must showcase a few of the furry and feathered creatures Jane and I saw on our recent journey into northern Victoria and south western New South Wales.

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