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!
Dogs Contemporary Scottish Artist - Louis McNally Louis Mcnally is a contemporary Scottish artist who paints using a distinctive style. He painstakingly develops his paintings over many weeks using drawings, photos and memory. Image credit: scottishartpaintings.co.uk
Naive and Folk Art Naïve UK artist Mani Parkes loves the simple things, and dogs! Mani Parkes has always wanted to be an artist. Today she is a successful professional artist. The quick drying nature of acrylic paints are ideal for Mani as she can add all the tiny details to her pictures without delay. Image credit: "Make a Wish" by Mani Parkes redraggallery.co.uk
Dogs Sandringham's Dog Mural On my morning walk today around Sandringham, Dell, my friend and neighbour showed me this fabulous Dog Mural by Warren J Fox. Photo Credit: splatrs.com
Animals David Oakley a fine artist, despite a life threatening event - Part 3 David Oakley a fine artist survived a vicious attack during an armed holdup and subsequently spent months in a coma. Today we learn how David re taught himself to draw and paint again. Credit: David Oakley
Dogs David Oakley - A story of resilience, grit and determination - Part 2 David Oakley, a mixed media artist, has lived two lives. Life One was your usual life of a talented young man. In August 2002, David started his ‘second’ life courtesy of an unexpected and unwanted event. Image credit: Gary Sissons Bayside News
Disability David Oakley - More than animal portraits - Part 1 David Oakley experienced a significant event approx. 20 years ago which had a severe impact on him both mentally and physically. In part 1 today we look at his animal portraits. Image credit: David Oakley 2021
At Home At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls - Part 3 At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls you will see a wonderful painting of Venus Bay, Victoria by Susan Bayre, meet the embodiment of nature & love in a German Shepherd called DD Dog (above) & learn that Caroline was rewarded with a Delft Blue vase for teaching fire fighting techniques.
At Home Reflecting on Memories of Blackberries The reflection last week about blackberries brought back many memories for people who read the Anart4Life blog. Today we share some of those memories. Image: "Making Blackberry Pie" by Edith Hayllar (artrenewal.org)
Dogs Past Post: No 15 August 2018: Dogs in Our Lives and in Art The past posts this week are dedicated to all those subscribers who love dogs and who have agreed to let a dog or even several dogs rule their life. Image: "Highland Dogs" by Sir Edwin Landseer (tate.org.uk)
Dogs Reflection: Dogs in Our Lives Our reflection today is to take a few moments to appreciate the significant role dogs play in our lives: as protectors, workers and companions. Image: the gorgeous Foxy
Dogs Canine Besties for All Creatures: Great and Small Bringing you some delightful images of the place dogs have been given in portrait paintings. Using "Dogs in Art" by Susie Green as my reference. Includes images by Alex Colville, Edwin Landseer, Janet Luxton, Eva Lechner.
Dogs An Artist's Best Friend: A Dog Blog Learning a little more about artists who painted dogs including Sir Edwin Landseer, Alan Weston, Nicolas Toussaint Charlet,
Animals Friday's Feature: Remembering the Animals Paintings by Edwin Landseer to help us remember how important animals are in our lives. Showcasing the famous painting "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society".
Dogs Kennel of Fame The photos last weekend of El in London - -the glorious German Shepherd- has certainly got the dog lovers activated. Our "Jane" forwarded her favourite "Snoopy" cartoon to get the show on the road!
Dogs The Dogs of Famous Artists: Picasso, Warhol, Schultz, Rockwell, Kahlo and more Enjoy some dogs owned by famous artists including: Picasso, Warhol, Schultz, Rockwell, Frida Kahlo.
Dogs Reflecting on Shepherds: Dogs that is! There can be no doubt at all that "a dog is man's and woman's best friend!" Today we are going to dedicate the blog to these beautiful creatures- specifically German Shepherds.
Dogs Remarkable Dogs Showcasing "Remarkable Dogs". We start with "Bob" who was made a Distinguished Member of the Royal Humane Society. Also showcased: Buddy, America's first seeing eye dog; Greyfriars Bobby; Moustache. Image: Herbie with his handler Sapper Darren Smith at the Australian War Memorial.
Dogs Dogs: Their Cultural Significance The domestication of dogs dates to Neolithic times which began in about 10,200BC. The engravings in Saudi Arabia are special because they seem to show the dogs being harnessed to assist in the hunting. Image: Rock Art Carvings in Saudi Arabia (sciencemag.org)
Dogs Dogs in Life, Art and Far Beyond Most famous people including artists love dogs. Check out the dogs that have ruled my life. Plus you will also meet few famous names and their furry four legged friends.