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A collection of 30 posts

Ceramics

Is "Famille Jaune" familiar?

Today we examine the wide variety of "Famille Jaune" Chinese porcelain, produced in the Qing Dynasty and still widely sought after by collectors today. Image: Christie's

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Back with the Melbourne Dexters

This fascinating article by Angela Keyworth introduces us to several more members of the Dexters of Melbourne, Derbyshire, especially Dudley Dexter Watkins (Image), creator of Desperate Dan in the Dandy. Credit: Angela Keyworth

Artistic Influences

Growing Artistic Talent in the Right Environment

Artistic talent is definitely enhanced by beautiful surroundings as illustrated by a visit I had to the magnificent property that originally belonged to Arthur Merric and Minnie Boyd - forebears of Australia's artistic royal family. Come - visit with me.

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William Dexter from Melbourne Derbyshire stands with the Bendigo Diggers

What binds Melbourne Victoria Australia with Melbourne England? Read this post to discover some known links plus the remarkable story of English artist William Dexter. Image: Red Ribbon Banner designed by William Dexter (eurekapedia.org)

Mixed Media

Arthur Boyd: Landscape Ambiguous - an unbridled conversation piece

Using Arthur Boyd's collagraph print of "Riderless horse" you are invited to partake in an "unbridled conversation" where you can express your interpretation and opinion. Of interest is that this work is one of the last created by Arthur Boyd. Image credit: bundanon.com.au

Landscapes

Arthur Boyd: An Introduction to his Landscapes

Continuing the review of the Boyd Dynasty we review some landscapes of Arthur Boyd. From his early works created in Victoria, to Suffolk (UK) to his final resting place on the Shoalhaven in New South Wales: we see the great change in his style. Credit: bundanon.com.au

Architecture

Robin Boyd CBE: the Boyd Dynasty expands to include Architecture

Returning to the Boyd Dynasty, it is now the turn of Robin Boyd to be presented. He is considered to be one of the most influential architects by changing the "look" of Australian suburban homes. Image: Gelatin silver photograph of Robin Boyd (portrait.gov.au)

Drawings

Penleigh Boyd: War Artist

Penleigh Boyd was not only a talented landscape artist, he recorded illustrations from World War I during his time on the Western Front. Each illustration is accompanied by an insightful description. Image: The Anzac from Salvage by Penleigh Boyd (digital.slv.vic.gov.au)

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The Boyd Dynasty: Theodore Penleigh Boyd - Much More than the Painter of Wattle Trees

Theodore Penleigh Boyd is known for his paintings of the Australian Golden Wattle tree - our National floral emblem. Research reveals Penleigh Boyd's artistic talent went far beyond this to include illustrations of World War 1. Image Wattle Time, Warrandyte by Penleigh Boyd (invaluable.com)

Ceramics

The Boyd Dynasty: William Merric Boyd marries the Australian Landscape and Creativity to Utility

We continue our exploration of the Australian Boyd family of artists. Today you will meet potter/ceramacist Merric Boyd who loved to recreate the Australian landscape on his jugs and vases. Includes a video explaining his techniques. Image: A jug by Merric Boyd (carters.com.au)

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The Boyd Dynasty: Arthur Merric Boyd

We continue our ramble along the foreshore of Melbourne and out into the glorious Yarra Valley to meet Arthur Merric Boyd and view some of his paintings. Image: Coastal View by Arthur Merric Boyd (aasd.com.au)

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The Boyd Dynasty: Australia's Most Artistic Family thanks to Emma Minnie à Beckett marrying Arthur Merric Boyd

Bringing you another artistic dynasty, this time the "Boyd Dynasty" from Australia. We will be examining generations of painters, sculptors, architects, potters, ceramists, illustrators. Image: "To the Workhouse" by Emma Minnie Boyd (ngv.gov.vic.au)

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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)

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Jamie Wyeth Master of Portraits, Place & Pets: Part Two

We have examined some Jamie Wyeth portraits and today we continue to explore the portfolio of this remarkable artist by looking at some of his "outdoor images". All convey a sense of place. Image: Seawatchers by Jamie Wyeth (jamiewyeth.com)

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Jamie Wyeth Master of Portraits, Place & Pets: Part One

We complete our review of the Wyeth Dynasty of artists with Jamie Wyeth whose paintings often provoke intrigue. His versatility is far reaching; his technique is stunning. JFK by Jamie Wyeth (artspace.com)

Watercolour

Not to forget multi-talented Ann Wyeth McCoy: painter, pianist, composer

We continue examining the Wyeth Dynasty of artists with Ann Wyeth McCoy, daughter of N.C.Wyeth. She was not only a painter but a pianist and composer. Image: rocklandstrand.com

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Another Forgotten Wyeth: Carolyn - "pounds through her days like a war horse"

Carolyn Wyeth, daughter of N.C.Wyeth, has a remarkable view of the world which is exemplified in her paintings of the landscape around her home in Pennsylvania: pared down to salient colours and shapes. Image: Carolyn in her studio (brandywine.org)

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A Forgotten Wyeth: Henriette

Henriette Wyeth Hurd was a sister of Andrew Wyeth & considered by many to be one of the greaterst women painters of the C20th. Her portraits & still life studies are magical. Image: Self Portrait (pinterest.co.uk)

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Monday's Feature: Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth

Today's work of art is Christina's World a well known painting by American realist artist Andrew Wyeth. The analysis of the painting is by Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times. Image Credit: atlasofplaces.com.

Realism

Andrew Wyeth: The Famous Member of the Dynasty

Continuing with the Wyeth Dynasty, Andrew Wyeth takes us into the countryside of Pennsylvania where with his Magic Realism style he recorded the people and landscapes of his own world which he loved as much as he loved painting. Image: Dil Huey Farm (flickr.com)

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Past Post: No 4 June 2018

Our Past Post today revisits the beautiful island of Malta as we take a look at the Schranz dynasty of artists.

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The Wyeth Dynasty

Bringing you the artistic products of the Wyeth Dynasty of artists. American Andrew Wyeth's paintings are well known. Today I go a generation back to look at some of the works by his father illustrator N.C.Wyeth. Image: front cover Andrew Wyeth Memory & Magic by Anne Classen Knutson

Seascapes

Henry Parkyns Hoppner

Henry Parkyns Hoppner (1795- 1833). Hoppner went on four of the British voyages that attempted to find a Northwest Passage between 1818 & 1825, the last time as commander of his own ship, the HMS Fury shown below in a drawing by Captain Hoppner titled Sailing Through Young Ice.

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John Hoppner: Son-in-law of Patience Wright

John Hoppner (1758–1810) English portrait painter -brilliant colourist. Influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Hoppner is most famous for his portraits of women and children.

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Joseph Wright: Much More than Patience’s Son

American sculptor Patience Lovell Wright passed on her artistic talent to her son Joseph Wright Jnr - the first American-born student Royal Academy of Art, London, first artist to sculpt a bust of George Washington, first Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Credit: artspaintinggallery.blogspot.com