England - AnArt4Life

Philip Johnson: Portraits to Peppers

We have enjoyed portraits by English artist Philip Johnson - today - something to eat!! And to admire the skill of this extraordinary artist. Thank you Philip for sharing your joy of creating images with the AnArt4Life blog subscribers and followers.

Buildings and Structures

Kelmscott Manor's influence on William Morris

Today we come to appreciate a little of why Kelmscott Manor was so loved by William Morris, and the influence it had on his designs. Image: Boerkevitz, via Wikipedia

England

Red House: Home of William Morris

Following on from yesterday's post on William Morris, Julie and I thought you would enjoy having a personalised guided tour of the Red House.

Interior Design and Decoration

William Morris

Showcasing Pre-Raphaelite artist William Morris whose work had a major influence on interior design, fabrics and the fashion scene. Image: A-Z Quotes

England

Explore Victorian Artists at Home

Take the virtual bus to London and enjoy looking around Lieghton House - former home of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton and gthen on to Sambourne House - home of illustrator Linley Sambourne.

England

Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival

The award-winning Canary Wharf London Winter Lights have returned and will take place from Wednesday 18 - Saturday 28 January, daily, 5-10pm.

Sculpture

Canary Wharf, London: Part Two

Come with me today to enjoy a fabulous exhibition of outdoor art from world famous artists: something for everyone's taste in creativity.

Buildings and Structures

Canary Wharf, London: Part One

Most people have heard of Canary Wharf in London - most likely because the name is so attractive but today we take a stroll around the precinct and appreciate just how special this place really is.

Installation Art

Ian Berry - Art using Denim

Today we meet an English artist who makes portraits, landscapes and art installations using only denim.....Image: Ian Berry Art, Facebook.

Watercolour

The enduring world of fairies created by Cicely Mary Barker

Today we delve into the enchanting, magical world of fairies, as created by the early 20th century English artist, Cicely Mary Barker. Image: Ebay

Impressionism

The vibrant paintings of Colin Willey

Today we meet contemporary English Impressionist painter, Colin Willey, who, like the early Impressionists, loves to paint outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions. Image: the Dorset Echo.

Mansion

Magnificent House Museums - The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection is located in Hertford House, Marylebone, formerly the London home of the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace - bequeathed to the British nation by Lady Wallace, Sir Richard’s widow, in 1897. Image credit: my own photo

Museum

How the humble pencil assisted in WWII

Derwent Pencil Museum chronicles the invention of lead and coloured pencils and how the humble pencil assisted during WWII

Thread and Needle

Debby Kirby: innovative & inspirational

During my time in the UK recently I was introduced to a new and exciting artist who is engaged in an art form we haven't showcased before. I would like you to meet Debby Kirby who is a silk weaver from Dorset in England.

Patterns

Jon Foreman- Land Artist

Today we meet Jon Foreman, a land artist in Wales, UK, who makes ephemeral patterns using just the materials that nature provides. Image: https://sculpttheworld.smugmug.com/

Ceramics

The Denby Pottery, UK, reinvents itself!

Today we look at the stoneware of Denby Pottery in England, whose 200 year history was almost lost forever, but for the helping hand of an investment company and a blockbuster Netflix series in Korea! Image: Denby Pottery.

Tribute

The Queen

Today we take a little time to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II.

Installation Art

The Hop by Jyll Bradley- Hayward Gallery, London

Bringing you the latest installation work by English artist Jyll Bradley. "The Hop" pavilion echoes the geometry of Kent's unique hop growing structures where vines were arranged to expose the crop to the maximum amount of sunlight.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions - Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. It has been the home and administrative headquarters for the royal family for hundreds of years; it was only in 1837 that Queen Victoria became the first official royal to call Buckingham Palace home. Credit: © Adrian Seal - Alamy

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions - Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is monumental country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire - one of England's largest houses. Queen Anne gave the land to 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, who led troops to a huge victory over the French in the Battle of Blenheim 1704.

Sculpture

Bronze garden sculptures by Philip Jackson - Part 2

In Part 2 of our post about the sculptures of Philip Jackson, we visit the sculptures set in his own garden. Image: philipjacksonsculptures.co.uk

Sculpture

Bronze sculptures by Philip Jackson - Part 1

Today we see some of the public sculptures in the UK, made by Philip Jackson, as tributes to many famous figures. Image: philipjacksonsculptures.co.uk

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions - Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is the mansion used in the TV series and recent movie Downton Abbey. Built in Jacobethan style during the C19th, it is located in Hampshire, England and is the country seat of the Earl of Carnarvon, currently George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions - Chavenage House

Chavenage House is an Elizabethan house, steeped in history nestled in the glorious countryside of the Cotswolds. It has only been owned by 2 families, the Stephens and now the Lowsley-Williams, with the current family still in residence.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions – Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, the oldest royal residence in the British Isles. Beloved home to many royals including Queen Elizabeth II.

Popular tags