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Margaret Preston – an Australian identity

Today we learn about Margaret Preston, who is one of the most influential and well known Australian women artists, with an identity that lives on today from the early 20th century.

Floristry

The Art of Bloom – NGV

Today we look at a unique art installation at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Floral creatives were asked to each interpret a chosen artwork held by the NGV - in flowers! Image: Julie's photo/NGV

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

Flowers

The beautiful Melbourne Flower and Garden show - March 2022

Today we look at some images of the beautiful flower displays of the International Flower and Garden Show, held at the historical Royal Exhibition Building (Melbourne) and surrounding gardens. Image: My photo.

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

Flowers

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, who was celebrated for her exquisite flower painting, died at her home in Edinburgh on Monday at the age of 89, just a month short of her 90th birthday. Today an acknowledgement of her talent.

Flowers

More about Sunflowers

Sunflowers have large usually bright yellow flowers, known for facing the sun and to many of us radiate happiness and positive vibes. They go back to ancient times – not only are their seeds a source of nutrition, sunflowers have medicinal properties and have meaning to many cultures.

Flowers

Olympics Tokyo 2020 - Victory Bouquet

The flowers used for the Olympic victory bouquet in Tokyo will include eustomas and Solomon’s seals from Fukushima, sunflowers from Miyagi, gentians from Iwate, and aspidistras from Tokyo.

Flowers

The puzzle surrounding three tulips

Jacob Marrel (1614 – 1681) was a German still life painter active in Utrecht during the Dutch Golden Age who specialized in ‘portraits’ of tulips in bloom. Image credit: metmuseum.org

Floristry

The art of sustainable floristry

Today we hear from a florist in Melbourne who was recently featured in a segment on the Australian television programme, Gardening Australia. She is passionate about making her floristry business as sustainable as possible. Image: Courtesy of Feldmann flowers, Facebook.

France

The picturesque scenery of the Basses-Pyrenees of France

Today we take a look at the beautiful scenery of the Basses-Pyrenees, to set the scene for a very special post tomorrow.... Image: Lonely Planet

Thread and Needle

Botanical artist..... "or barking mad?!"

Today we meet a botanical artist who started making flowers when she was studying embroidery and design at TAFE and now concentrates on making beautiful Australian flowers using digital sewing machines she has programmed herself. Image: bloomingthreads.info

Photography

Connecting with nature - insect photography with a purpose

Today we look at the beautiful insect photography of Dr. Luis Matar, Doctor of Ecology, from the Centre of Urban Research at RMIT, Melbourne. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Floristry

Inspiring Ikebana

Let's explore the gentle, inspiring art of Japanese flower arranging, called Ikebana. Whether its a strategic single flower or a more complicated arrangement, connecting nature and people is the guiding principle. Image: artsy.net

Tribute

The enduring legacy of the poppies of Flanders fields

Today, on Armistice Day, we look at the important legacy of Flanders poppies and the impact they still have today in remembering the end of World War I in 1918. Image: 5000poppies.wordpress.com

Sculpture

Feature Art Work: Makoto Azuma

Introducing you to the Botanical Sculpture created by Japanese artist Makoto Azuma. You will be amazed. Image: Azuma Makoto, Sequia y Sombra, in Argentina, 2018. Photo by Shiinoki Shunsuke. Courtesy of the artist and AMKK.

Contemporary

Reflection: Embracing the Beauty in the World

Rosh Hashanah gives us a time and the encouragement to reflect on the beauty of the world. Today we will enjoy our reflection through more paintings by Israeli artist Elena Kotliarker. Image: The Flowers and Dragonflies by Elana Kotliarker (fineartamerica.com)

Senses

Heightened Senses

Much of our world has changed irreversibly but our senses remain to be honed to perfection. Today we begin to learn how to better see, hear, touch, smell and taste the immediate world around us. Photos by Caroline.

At Home

For the love of creating.......

Today we recognise the talents of artists who work from home. Most will never be famous, but devote long hours to their passion, purely for the joy and satisfaction of self-expression. Photo: from Julie.

Reflection

Easter Saturday

Claude Mckay's poem "The Easter Flower" is used as a reflection on this important day in the Christian calendar. Plus a wonderfully inspiring photo of the universe by Greg Rakozy. (Image: en.wikipedia.org)

Mailbag

Cecil Kennedy and his Bees

Sharing some of the delightful watercolour paintings created by British artist Cecil Kennedy.

Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne: Up Close

Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe. In 1958, Queen Elizabeth.

Gardens

Who am I?

Royal Botanic Gardens - Cranbourne Gardens Melbourne Victoria Flowers, landsapes

Tribute

Remembrance Day 2019

Remembering the 11th November -Armistice Day- with Blood Sept Lands and Seas of Red by Paul Cummins at Tower of London.

Neighbourhoods

Nature Strips

The blog is about those little strips of grass outside Australian homes between the footpath and the road. Nature Strips offer a source for creativity for viewers and doers.

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