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A memorable trip in a restored "Red Rattler"!

Come with me on the inaurgural trip of the restored 110 year old "Red Rattler" Tait passenger train in Melbourne! Memories of yesteryear. Image: My photo

Outback

The Daily Telegraph by Rowdy Wylie

Before leaving Outback Australia I thought you would enjoy seeing Rowdy Wylie's latest painting which illustrates his great love of the Australian outback and of the historical narrative that literally weaves its way across this vast landscape - the building of The Daily Telegraph.

Glass

Master Glass Craftsman: Drawer, Designer, Draftsman - Part 3

In Part 3 we conclude the inspirational visit to the studio of Andy Ferguson - master stained glass and lead light window creator. Image: Andy Ferguson©

Glass

The continuing legacy of John Ferguson’s stained glass - Part 2

The stained glass legacy of John Ferguson that we recounted in Part One continues today through John's sons Andy and Peter. Anne and Julie were lucky enough to be able to go and visit Andy Ferguson, at his workshop in Melbourne, in early April 2022. Image: Andy Ferguson©

Glass

The legacy of John Ferguson's stained glass - Part 1

Over three posts, we recount the history of a stained glass business which resulted from a friendship started in New Guinea, in World War II. It is a business that continues today, handed down to the sons of the next generation. Image: vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au

Impressionism

Winterscapes by Monet

Today we celebrate the peace and beauty of winter with a video showcasing The Winterscapes of Claude Monet. Image: Arts&Emotions

Outback

For the love of the outback

We are about to leave the Australian outback but can't do so without mentioning the "Brushmen of the Bush" and the remarkable John Pickup and his many talents as a radio broadcaster and artist.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Narrative

The second post on enjoying some of our past posts on the wonderful landscapes created by Brushman of the Bush - Hugh Schulz.

Vehicles

Spirit of Ecstasy

The Spirit of Ecstasy mascot on the Rolls-Royce cars is a symbol of passion, creativity and feelings of "umlimited heights of joy" to quote our subscriber Monica in Tanzania. Learn how this mascot came to be.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Passion

The first of our reposts on Australian artist Hugh Schulz. We do hope you enjoy.

Celebration

Happy Mother's Day in recognition of Anna Marie Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe & Janet Heyden

It's Mother's Day here in Australia and in the USA and we celebrate all women who have made and continue to make our lives so rich and fulfilled. Meet the three women who helped recognise the role played by women.

Animals

The Rabbits of Hugh Schulz

Have a bit of fun - find the rabbits in a Hugh Schulz painting! This is what Andrew the Collector does each time he looks at a Hugh Schulz painting!

Nature

Revisiting Nadine Dudek

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

Collector

The Beauty of the Australian Outback with Hugh Schulz

One of the members of the AnArt4Life team is an art collector of Australian Outback paintings - predominantly Hugh Schulz who was one of the Brushmen of the Bush. Today we are treated to some of Andrew's new acquisitions.

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Outback

Coast to Coast in Broken Hill

It's definitely strange writing about the coast and sea when Jane and I are on a 800+ Kms journey away from the seaside city of Melbourne to get to Broken Hill -which definitely does not have an ocean nearby! Image: artsy.net

Challenge

The Changing Nature of the AnArt4Life Blog

The AnArt4Life blog delivery and format is changing slightly. Please read to learn more about how we are making minor changes to the posts about the "art that is all around us".

Outback

Jane and Anne's Tour of Northern Victoria and SouthWest New South Wales

Jane & Anne are off on a trip to Broken Hill in SW New South Wales. We will keep you up to date with the sights & art that abounds in this area. Today Bendigo - learn how William Dexter from Melbourne in Derbyshire stood with the Bendigo diggers!

Nature

For the Love of Trees

Bringing you more on our theme of "trees" from the camera of artist John Pickup.

Nature

Incredible Shell Museum at Inverloch, Victoria, Australia

The Shell Museum located in Inverloch, Victoria houses a remarkable collection of sea shells. It boasts as one of the world’s best displays of shells, with over 6,000 specimens from all corners of the globe including many local varieties. Credit - Author's photo

Sense of Place

Pub scenes from around the world: Cross Keys Inn, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

In our series of "Pubs around the world" & "Coast to Coast" today we check out Aldeburgh, Suffolk - and find a picturesque village on the beach and a charming Inn in which to enjoy a drink or two.

Impressionism

Van Gogh's orchards in blossom

As it is now Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate with a look at Van Gogh's many views of "Orchards in Blossom." Nothing says Spring more than fruit trees in blossom! Image: Arts&Emotions

Nature

A Sandringham Sunset

It’s autumn in Australia and at Easter time in Melbourne its often cold, wet and winter. On Easter Saturday this year it was like a summer’s day with a magical sunset. Credit - Author's photo

Celebration

ANZAC DAY - "Holding the Line 1899-2022" by Rowdy Wylie

We are so honoured today as Rowdy Wylie has once more created a painting to commemorate ANZAC DAY in recognition of the service and sacrifice made by the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand to help many countries facing conflict and disaster.

Celebration

Amedeo Modigliani

Our last artist to celebrate the Passover period is the Jewish Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani who bridged all worlds and embraced people from vastly different backgrounds to his own.

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