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Sheila Cruthers leaves a legacy that “will paint Australian women artists back into our history”

Introducing Sheila Cruthers, an art collector and a philanthropist of note. What makes Sheila different to other who championed Australian women artists.

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Martin Lewis: the Australian who Mentored Edward Hopper

Here on the AnArt4Life blog we work hard to bring you unknown and forgotten artists, many of whom have played a significant role in the career of more famous people. Today we showcase Martin Lewis, the artist who taught Edward Hopper. Image: messynessychic.com

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May Harding: the Woman who helped make Broken Hill the Art Capital of Outback Australia

A remarkable woman from Broken Hill, New South Wales, May Harding (1908-1971) taught the likes of Sam Byrne, Pro Hart, Eric Minchin - the latter two being members of the reknowned "Brushmen of the Bush". Image: May Harding against her painting of Broken Hill. Image: en.wikipedia.org

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Past Post: No 10 July 2018

Our Past Posts today from 2018 reveal the fascinating story of Australian Impressionist John Russell who influenced some of the world's greatest painters. Plus we revisit contemporary American artist Erin Hanson who invented "Open Impressionism". Images: atnet.com & erinhanson.com

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John Russell: Australia's French Impressionist

John Peter Russell left Sydney for London to pursue a new career. 1881 he enrolled at the Slade School of Art. Russell later furthered his studies at Cormon's atelier in Paris training alongside Emile Bernard, Toulouse Lautrec, and Vincent van Gogh. Credit: artnet.com

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