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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.

Naive and Folk Art

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

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Hugh Schulz: Visual Narrator Part 2

The Story of the Sturt Pea by Hugh Schulz is the recreation of an Aboriginal story and today we take a little time to talk about the composition of the painting. Image credit: ©S. Lindeman

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Hugh Schulz: Visual Narrator Part 1

In this post we continue the analysis of the paintings created by Australian naive artist Hugh Schulz (1921-2005). The focus today is on the narrative nature of the paintings. Image credit: S. Lindeman

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The Magic of Hugh Schulz: Part 3

Today we examine some of the paintings created by Hugh Schulz to enjoy the details and learn more about the techniques he used to create such beautiful and engaging images of the desert. Image credit: S. Lindeman

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The Magic of Hugh Schulz: Part 2

With Andrew, the Collector of Hugh Schulz paintings, we begin to explore the perception and narrative of the outback through the works of Australia's great naive artist. You will be delighted, enthralled and amused. Image credit: S. Lindeman

Tribute

The Magic of Hugh Schulz Part 1

Today's blog presents a treasure trove of images of the Australian outback painted by "Brushman of the Bush" Hugh Schulz and collected over many years by a passionate devotee. Image credit: ©S. Lindeman

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Sharing Christmas with Maud Kathleen Lewis: Candian folk artist

Maud Lewis is probably Canada's best know naive artist and this year three of her paintings have been chosen as Canadian Christmas stamps. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org

Landscapes

Sam Byrne: Naive Painter from Broken Hill, New South Wales

Join us today with Australian naive artist Sam Byrne whose paintings bring us the amazing world of mining life in Broken Hill (NSW) and other outback scenes. Join us today down a mine, across a desert. Image: B.H.P. Mine's Smelter and Viaduct, Broken Hill, 1888 (Australian Art Sales Digest)

At Home

At Home with Anne Newman and her Naive Art Collection

Continuing our exploration of naive art I take you inside my home and share some of the naive works I have purchased over the years most of which were created by Croatian artists. Image: Painting by Duro Jancic

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Monday's Feature Art Work: Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau

Taking a closer look at naive artist Henri Rousseau through his rather unusual painting "Carnival Evening". Image: commons.wikimedia.org

Urban Landscape

Naive Art by Anne Newman

I love naive art and have had an interest in it most of my life. Today I share some of my paintings in the naive style and hope this stimulates you to take up a brush and "have a go"! Image: Barney Glade and His Contentments by Anne Newman

Naive and Folk Art

Past Posts: No 1 May 2018

Today we launch a new feature on our Art Blog. Each Sunday we are going to take you back in time to blog posts we wrote two years ago. We hope you enjoy this trip back in time.

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Creativity Abounds in Times of Isolation

In this challenging time of isolation I thought I would let art take us beyond the present and into some art works through Edward Hopper Image: Sunlight in a Cafeteria by Edward Hopper (edwardhopper.net)

Mailbag

Mail Bag: April

Bringing news from subscribers including the Bungendore Wood Work Gallery (Canberra), Regents Park (London), Fortuna Villa (Bendigo). Image: Mural by Doris Lee (commons.wikimedia.org)

Buildings and Structures

Rooftops

Rooftops are everywhere in our world but how often do we look up, or down, and marvel at how amazing they are. Some images from my own paintings and photographs.

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Catching up with the Macedonian Shepherd

The painting I'm working on at the moment is coming along nicely. I share the steps involved in creating this commissioned work so that you can see into my mind and learn about the kind of thinking that occurs.

How to Draw and Paint

The Macedonian Shepherd begins to take shape

Taking the blog subscribers on a journey as a painting is created featuring a Macedonian shepherd on a hill overlooking his village.