Birds - AnArt4Life

Central Victorian Birds through the lens of Geoff Park

We have been having a lovely time of late looking at and discussing trees and the magnificent patterns they create in such a variety of way. I was reminded by The Keeper of the remarkable bird photography and posts Geoff Park from Central Victoria creates.

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.

Naive and Folk Art

Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Six

As we conclude the series of posts on Victor Maloney and his Organic 3-D paintings, the pelicans who often strut around his images can have the last word - which is to congratulate Victor on his ability to bring the joie de vivre to canvas.

Nature

Revisiting Nadine Dudek

Come revisit the watercolour paintings of birds produced by Nadine Dudek.

Photography

Photography Award Winners 2021

During October 2021 we featured the finalists in both the BirdLife Australia Photography Awards and also the Wildlife Photo Competition. Today we congratulate winners for 2021 of both competitions.

Photography

The funny photography books of Clare Barnes Jnr.

Today we look at two books of animals and birds with funny captions, published by American advertising art director, Clarence Barnes Jnr, in 1949. Image: Julie's photo

Birds

Photography Awards - BirdLife Australia

BirdLife Australia hosts a photography competition to assist in supporting Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit, bird conservation organisation. The shortlist for 2021 has been announced for a range of categories, from Birds in Flight and Bird Behaviour to Backyard Birds and Human Impact.

Australia

Combining Art and Science with Helen Grey

A special treat today when we visit the world of self-taught Australian artist Helen Grey and see some of her wonderful wildlife studies and meet - Faye, Samuel, Julio, Zander .. and Thomas who is very special indeed. I won't give any more away - click to see theses amazing creatures.

Flowers

Gorgeous Grevilleas!

Today let's admire the artistry of Mother Nature by looking at one type of Australian Native flowering plant, the bird attracting Grevillea. Image: Trevor McKinnon, Unsplash

Birds

Emus with Attitude

Wendy Binks grew up in Denmark, in the south of Western Australia. From an early age developed a keen interest in animals and the outdoors. She loves to paint animals and especially emus. Her business name is Stunned Emu Designs based at the Fremantle markets just south of Perth.

Birds

Emus Strut their Stuff and the Winner of the Best Emu Portrait

Did you vote in our "Best Emu Portrait" award? Here are the results. Our feature image is No 3 the "Young and Wild" emu but he didn't win - he was toppled by..... Open the post to find out the results.

Indigenous Art

The vibrant art of Melanie Hava

Today we take a look at the colourful, vibrant art of North Queensland artist, Melanie Hava. Melanie showcases unique Australian flora and fauna in a traditional Aboriginal folk art style. Image: aus2u.com.au

Birds

More Bird dances to make you smile

Sit down for a few minutes and be enchanted by more dance performances by beautiful birds.

Photography

Bird dances to make you smile!

Today we look at some of the showy, but very funny, courtship rituals of a few birds, just to give you a smile. Image: BBC/YouTube.

Watercolour

Denise Faulkner - wonderful Australian watercolours

Today we look at the unique and colourful work of Australian artist, Denise Faulkner. Her study of the "personalities" of the Australian native birds and animals around her home has led to a series of detailed, yet warm and playful watercolours. Image: denisefaulkner.com.au

Photography

The fascinating photography of Ed Obermeyer

Spend some time today immersed in moments in time, captured in the latest fascinating photographs of surf and nature, by Ed Obermeyer, USA. Image: edobermeyer.com

Photography

Birds through the lens of Patrick Kavanagh

As Bird Week 2020 draws to a close we will leave you with these magnificent photos taken by Patrick Kavanagh in Moolort Plains Central Victoria. Image: Nankeen Kestrel Fledglings by Patrick Kavanagh.

Photography

Birds through the lens of Geoff Park

Some of the AnArt4Life bloggers head out to our backyards, local parks and favourite open spaces to take part in the annual #AussieBirdCount! To continue our focus on birds we have great pleasure in bringing you some beautiful photographs taken by Geoff Park.

Celebration

Australian Bird Week: 19 October to 25 October 2020

Celebrating Australian Bird week with a special "up close viewing" of the Peregrine Falcon Family from 367 Collins Street Melbourne. And a special thank you to Dr Victor Hurley who was hauled 150 metres up the side of a building to install a new nest. Also heralding the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.

Birds

Reflection: Feathered Flight

Let us take a moment or two to reflect on the marvels of flight as displayed by our feathered friends. Enjoy a video "Birds in Flight" by Wildlife World, 2010.

Nature

Nadine Dudek - Research scientist to professional artist

Nadine Dudek is a Melbourne (Vic, Australia) painter working mainly in watercolour. Today I bring you some of her paintings of birds which combine realism with almost semi-abstract strokes. (Image: The Red Head by Nadine Dudek (nadinedudek.com)

Dynasty

Jamie Wyeth Master of Portraits, Place & Pets and other creatures: Part Three

Concluding our look at Jamie Wyeth by indulging our love of paintings of animals and birds. Be warned: some images are delightful; others a little confronting. Image: Jenny Whibley Sings by Jamie Wyeth (jamiewyeth.com)

Birds

Boora The Pelican

An Aboriginal myth as recorded by ethnologist Charles Mountford & illustrated by Ainslie Roberts. Plus paintings by Johanna Larkin, Ruben Barbosa, William Beebe, M.Spadecaller Image: Boora the Pelican by Ainslie Roberts

Birds

The Owl and the Pussycat

Bovey Castle – for most of us that meant joining the crowd at 10am for falconry display. George filled in for Simon and although having the same opinion about owls - to our delight brought out Merlin - an eagle owl. Image: TheQuirkyTraveller

Nature

The beauty of owls

The diversity and beauty of owls are breathtaking. Owls range from 15cms tall to over 80cms. Diversity includes the sounds they make far beyond the familiar "hoot". Includes a video of the "prettiest owls". Image: Unsplash.

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