Drawings Andrew Scott – Framework Art Today we meet an artist who creates a blend of realism and imagination by making the frames and mountings a part of the picture......
Mixed Media Maisie Matilda: Fore-edge book painting Today we learn about a young artist in Oxfordshire, UK, who is one of just a few people in the world doing "fore edge" painting on books.
Mixed Media Paul Smith – typewriter artist and inspirational human being Today we read about the inspirational life of a typewriter artist born in 1921 who overcame significant disabilities to live a long and fulfilling life.
Mixed Media James Cook – Typewriter Artist! Today we meet a young artist in the UK who creates detailed drawings using an old fashioned typewriter!
Exhibition More from “Paris: Impressions of Life - 1860 to 1925” Today we take a further tour of the Bendigo exhibition "Paris: Impressions of Life 1860 - 1925" by looking at the fashion and advertising posters from those decades.
Street Art The latest from David Zinn..... Today we catch up with the latest video from the Michigan street artist, David Zinn......
Thread and Needle Annemieke Mein: A Life's Work by an extraordinary textile and watercolour artist Today we meet an extraordinary textile artist based in Sale, Victoria. Her Dutch heritage as well as an incredible eye for detail in the natural world result in exquisite work.....
Sculpture Kylie Stillman – Just remarkable sculpture! Today we meet an Australian artist who creates sculptures and patterns using ordinary materials to give them their own "presence and nobility".
Exhibition Pierre Bonnard exhibition - NGV: Part 2: India Mahdavi: Set designer Today we look at the setting for the Pierre Bonnard Exhibition at the NGV in 2023, designed by India Mahdavi. The exhibition space was truly and artwork in itself.....
Mixed Media Sue Symons: Creative Versatility Part Two It's wonderful when you meet someone who uses their creative talent to bring joy to others. Following on from yesterday's post we further explore the intricate details and a delicate touch of artist Sue Symons.
Mixed Media “Dear Kate” – Celebrating an artistic legacy from the 1800s Today we read about an exhibition in Tasmania, Australia which is actually two exhibitions in one - lithographs which celebrate a beautifully preserved scrapbook of tiny paintings and sketches depicting life in the mid-1800s.
Women Artists Spowers and Syme: Pioneers in modern art technique Today we look at two other pioneering artists in the Know My Name series: Ethel Spowers and Eveline Syme who introduced a whole new medium to the world of modern art in Australia – lino cuts.
Installation Art Studio Drift: Advancing AI by mimicking nature…… Today we revisit Studio Drift, who create experiential sculptures, installations and performances. They use technology to explore the link between man-made and natural structures.
Australian Artist Sue Norman – Contemporary, versatile and fascinating! Today we take a look at the restful, yet versatile art of Adelaide artist, Sue Norman. Image: Sue Norman, Facebook
Mixed Media The Queenscliff Art Prize - Part 2 The Queenscliff Art Prize is a unique outdoor art and photography exhibition where over two hundred works by Australian artists and photographers are exhibited along the historic Queenscliff Pier. Today we look at the category of paintings and other media. Image: Times News Group.
Installation Art Rone – “Time” exhibition at Flinders Street station: Part 2 Today we look at street artist Rone's newest and most ambitious project yet - an installation of 11 post-war rooms above a famous train station in Melbourne. Image: The Guardian
Installation Art One million hours to create a world in miniature! Today we visit a model railway that has to be seen to be believed! Over one million hours have gone into to creating this masterpiece in meticulous working detail. Image: YouTube
Thread and Needle Portuguese textile techniques Today we meet two contemporary Portuguese textile artists who use fibre and wool in very different ways to create stunning artworks and installations. Image: Facebook.
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.
Mixed Media Art, jigsaws and a social conscience! Today we discover a small company making unique jigsaw puzzles in Western Australia, promoting art, and supporting a variety of people into the bargain! Image: mrbobpuzzles.com
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.
Mixed Media The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 1 Today we meet contemporary Australian artist Cressida Campbell. We study her unique woodblock and print making processes. Image: National Gallery of Australia
Post Impressionism The avant garde Toulouse Lautrec Today we look at another aspect of the work of Toulouse Lautrec - his posters, which were so important in the development of avant garde art, and are still popular today. Image: Etsy
Mixed Media The Art Of Transforming Marine Rubbish A pearl producer who founded a project that transforms marine junk into art says it is making a significant difference on the islands where volunteers collect the rubbish.
Mixed Media Movable Paper Figures by Willie Takatosi Cox Learn from Willie Takatosi Cox how to make movable masterpieces with just paper, scissors and glue.