Landscapes - AnArt4Life

Reflection on the beauty that is England

Following on from the coronation of King Charles III, today we reflect on the beauty that is found in the landscape that is England and in the patterns that are nature.

Buildings and Structures

The promenade deck of the Royal Exhibition building in Melbourne - Part 2

Today we see that the Royal Exhibition building has not changed much in almost 150 years, but the views from the promenade deck certainly have! Image: Karora, Wikimedia Commons.

Landscapes

Clarice Beckett - "Atmosphere"

Today we look at the artistic style of tonal artist Clarice Beckett, who loved to capture the effects of light and shade in the changing patterns of weather and atmosphere created by Mother Nature. Image: Public Domain via Wikipedia.

Seascapes

Coast to Summit with Richard Claremont

In line with the nautical theme which runs strongly through the blog today we can enjoy the latest from the easel of Australian artist Richard Claremont who is showcasing his "Coast to Summit" works at "The Imaginarium" in Shellharbour, New South Wales until 19 March.

Landscapes

Catching up with Rowdy Wylie in his Shed and Beyond

Team member & friend Rowdy Wylie is very involved in promoting art in & around his home town of Port Elliot, S. A. & also helps run the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery. The artists take turn to display their works & it is Rowdy's turn so we are able to enjoy the "fruits of his labour" from his shed.

Australian Artist

One of life's gentlemen- Hans Heysen

Today we learn about one of Australia's most well recognised and well loved landscape artists, Hans Heysen. Image: Facebook

Landscapes

Reflection: Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales

You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl!

Landscapes

Colin Morris takes us to the Pink Cliffs of Heathcote, Victoria

Melbourne photographer Colin Morris takes us to the "Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve" in Heathcote, Victoria. And once more we are inspired by Colin's photography and the beautiful landscape of Victoria.

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.

Mixed Media

The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 2

In Part 2 of our posts on Cressida Campbell, we look at her landscape scenes of the Australian bush, busy harbours and street scenes around Sydney. Image: Art Sales Digest.

Landscapes

Toss Woollaston, New Zealand

Today we look at the art of a well known New Zealand artist who dedicated his life to art. Image: The Prow

Landscapes

Beautiful Dutch Vermeers

Today we look at the intrigue surrounding the forgery of the paitings of Dutch painter, Vermeer. You will also gain an overall appreciation of his iconic work in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.

Post Impressionism

Paul Signac – a pioneer of Neo-Impressionism

Today we learn a little about the life of Paul Signac, who, along with his friend Georges Seurat, was a pioneer of the Pointillist painting style. Neo-impressionism followed on after the French Impressionists. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Impressionism

Monet in The Netherlands

Most people know and like the paitings of the French Impressionist, Claude Monet. But you may not be aware that Monet spent some time painting in the Netherlands. Today we showcase these paintings in another video from Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions

Landscapes

Stepping through the landscape with Jenny Carrington

I want to introduce you to one of the most interesting, creative & versatile artists from Central Victoria - Jenny Carrington. We are going into the Australian bush with Jenny as she produces a landscape a day!!

Impressionism

Alfred Sisley's Riverscapes

Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Alfred Sisley in some of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his Riverscapes in an Arts&Emotions video....and some mystery and intrigue..... Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook

Landscapes

Stepping back in time in Mungo National Park

Come with me to Mungo National Park where humans walked 47,000 years ago. Feel their presence and let yourself slip back in time to love and respect country and culture.

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.

Landscapes

Revisiting Country with Hugh Schulz: the Passion

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

Animals

The rabbits and more 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!

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

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!

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.

Tribute

Remembering Jack Absalom

Jack Absalom, one of Australia’s greatest landscape painters, died 3 years ago on this day 22 Mar 2019. Jack was a lovely, gentle man & a wonderful artist who so generously gave time to anyone who wanted to talk about how to get that perfect image.

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