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Naive and Folk Art

Includes art in all mediums that reflects cultural life and values of a community, particularly showcasing naive artists from the UK, America, and Australia.

Exhibition

Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Ten: Max Watters

The two Max Watters (1936-2020) paintings owned by Andrew make a lovely segue into our examination of early Australian buildings through the careful placement of a house literally snuggled into the landscape.

Exhibition

Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Seven: Gwen Clarke and Gwen Mason

Today - we explore a little about two relatively unknown yet extraordinary artists who Andrew has included in the Simple Wonders exhibition - Gwen Clarke and Gwen Mason.

Exhibition

Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part One: Introduction

There is wonderful news on the party line up and down the glorious Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales as Andrew's painting collection has been chosen to form the main part the Simple Wonders exhibition to be held at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre from 23 August to 3 November 2024.

Naive and Folk Art

Johanna Hildebrandt Series: Inspired by European Naive Art

When AnArt4Life team member Andrew suggested we do a series on the Australian artist Johanna Hildebrandt I jumped at the suggestion. Johanna's paintings are inspirational! And her style matured from early days when she was influenced by the fundamental elements of what constitutes Naive Art.

War Art

Reflecting on Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War: Part One

Over the next couple of days we are going to pay tribute to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War as it is 50 years since the final withdrawal.

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Hugh Schulz: The Master of Patterns

One of those special days when you get to look at some paintings by Australian Outback painter Hugh Schulz - I guarantee these paintings will bring a smile to your face.

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Catching up with Tendai Makufa in South Africa

Our newest subscribers will not have met South African artist Tendai Makufa and had the chance to learn about his most remarkable paintings which grow literally out of the roots of his birth country Zimbabwe. Tendai has sent in a new painting for us to enjoy and appreciate.

At Home

At Home with Anne Newman and her Naive Art Collection

Lately we have been looking at the naive art of Max Watters and so I decided to take you inside my home and share some of the naive works I have purchased over the years. Image: Painting by Duro Jancic

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Maxwell (Max) Joseph Watters

Both Andrew and I have a passion for Naive Art and today from Andrew's Home Collection of Paintings we want you to get to know the works and style of Maxwell Joseph Watters (1936-2020) who lived and worked in the delightfully named country town of Muswellbrook, New South Wales.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Six

As we conclude the series of posts on Victor Maloney and his Organic 3-D paintings, the pelicans who often strut around his images can have the last word - which is to congratulate Victor on his ability to bring the joie de vivre to canvas.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Five

When you study the "Organic 3-D" painting style of Victor Maloney you see many of the elements of "Naive Art" but dive down deeper and you will discover much more.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Four

Still in Tasmania with Victor Maloney we discover that Ned Kelly might have made a secret trip to the Apple Isle. We also learn more about the famous artists being channelled by Victor during his time away from the mainland.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Three

In this post we travel with Victor Maloney to the beautiful isle of Tasmania where you will meet tigers and devils and Mona amongst just a few of the many interesting characters appearing in his Organic 3-D Art.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part Two

Victor Maloney is a remarkable naive style artist capturing the very essence of Australian life as we see in this post where miners from the outback town of Cobar, New South Wales figure significantly.

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Life is Art and Art is Life with Victor Maloney: Part One

Victor Maloney's life has been as interesting as his paintings which represent his unique view of the world where he embraces at every moment his belief that "Life is Art and Art is Life".

Outback

The Daily Telegraph by Rowdy Wylie

Before leaving Outback Australia I thought you would enjoy seeing Rowdy Wylie's latest painting which illustrates his great love of the Australian outback and of the historical narrative that literally weaves its way across this vast landscape - the building of The Daily Telegraph.

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Responding to Henri Rousseau's Carnival Evening

A very special post today as we have a personal response to a painting I showcased over a year ago. The painting is the enigmatic "Carnival Evening" by the French naive artist Henri Rousseau. Read on to see what "Christopher" says of a painting that he has loved since he was a teenager.

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Enjoying more Folk Art from North Carolina with Benny Carter

The folk art works created by Benny Carter from North Carolina (1943-2014) are delightful from Noah's Ark passing the Statue of Liberty to whimsical bird houses.

Thread and Needle

The Quilting Tradition of North Carolina

The history of quiltmaking in North Carolina is hundreds of years old and the quilters, mainly women, came from all social and ethnic groups. Today enjoy a look at how quilt making changed over time.

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Folk Art of North Carolina

Folk Art is an ancient craft and it is wonderful to see the skills not only being preserved but extended to allow for the freedom of artistic expression. Our artistic artisans today come from North Carolina. Image credit: laurainelilliestudios.com

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Naïve UK artist Mani Parkes loves the simple things, and dogs!

Mani Parkes has always wanted to be an artist. Today she is a successful professional artist. The quick drying nature of acrylic paints are ideal for Mani as she can add all the tiny details to her pictures without delay. Image credit: "Make a Wish" by Mani Parkes redraggallery.co.uk

Colour

Back in the Shed with John "Rowdy" Wylie who talks about colour - and a little more

Following on the post yesterday on "the colour orange", Rowdy Wylie invites us into his shed studio where he talks about the colour of the outback in Australia and showcases some of his inspirational works. Image: Remote Flinders Northern Flinders Ranges by John "Rowdy" Wylie.

Artistic Influences

Artistic Influences on Art Works by Anne Newman: Part 1 - The Early Years

I am often asked about the influences on my artistic journey and hope this post might fill in a few gaps. It features an article about my paintings (and a bit more) written in 2004 by Anna McClelland who was a member of the Waverley Art Society.

Tribute

Journey through the Outback: Ode to Hugh Schulz

We conclude our posts on the Australian naive artist Hugh Schulz with a poem written by Rivka Morley which captures his unique style. Image credit: S Lindeman

Techniques

Hugh Schulz: a Lesson in Technique

Over the past few weeks we have showcased the enchanting works of Australian naive artist Hugh Schulz (1920-2005). Today a closer look at how he painted - all about colour, pattern, texture. Image credit: S. Lindeman