Neighbourhoods Arts Precinct - Bayside 2023 The annual Open Day of the Advantage Road Arts Precinct In Highett, Melbourne was held in the middle of October, 2023. Fabulous art works by Kate Sellars-Jones and Robyn Hayes amongst others on display.
Neighbourhoods Arts Precinct - Bayside Sharing the space of old industrial buildings is a thriving community of artists tucked away in individual studios. This hidden gem is located in Advantage Road, Highett - just a short walk from my home in Sandringham Victoria.
Neighbourhoods Coastal Capers Last week my partner and I had a couple of days off and did some local travel launching from "Kilcunda" each day. Kilcunda is not far from Wonthaggi along the rugged coastline of Bass Strait – the stretch of water between mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Childrens Art Loch Village - promoting inspirational art by local kids - Part 2 During Covid lockdowns, we discovered creative ways to do traditional things. During our recent trip to Loch Village, I was intrigued about the story behind the artwork in the main street. Photo my own
England Linoprints by Annie Soudain Annie Soudain a retired art teacher spent her early years in Cornwall where her interest in plants was piqued by long walks with her Mother along disused railway tracks. Autumn Glow Credit:thesussexguild.co.uk
Neighbourhoods A Hidden Gem - Laz’s Lane Tucked away in Carnegie, a family friendly and leafy suburb of Melbourne inner south-west, is Laz’s Lane, named after Laz Stark who lived in nearby Graceburn Avenue for 7 years and was the life of the street party and all round good guy.
Neighbourhoods Strolling Through Sandringham Spring 2021 Spring has sprung once again in the Southern Hemisphere and in Melbourne to our complete dismay we are in a long covid lockdown. With my neighbour Dell, we are again sharing walks around our suburb and finding new delights.
Neighbourhoods Strolling through Sandringham October 2020 Hurray its springtime in the Southern Hemisphere and the Melbourne gardens are waking from their winter slumbers to a riot of colour. Azaleas and daisies are in full bloom while the wattle has been out for some time.
At Home Reflecting on Memories of Blackberries The reflection last week about blackberries brought back many memories for people who read the Anart4Life blog. Today we share some of those memories. Image: "Making Blackberry Pie" by Edith Hayllar (artrenewal.org)
Neighbourhoods Strolling through Sandringham August 2020 Down Under, here in Melbourne, Australia, we are in the depths of winter. Despite the chilly temperatures, the sun is often shining when along with Dell, my friend and neighbour, we explore the ‘hood on our regular walks.
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.
Neighbourhoods Strolling through Sandringham May 2020 Jane explores Sandringham, Victoria, Australia with her neighbour and highlights local history and creative efforts.
Tribute Reflections on ANZAC DAY 2020 Reflecting on the way that Anzac Day was commemorated in Australia this year under very different circumstances which brought a far more personal touch.
Mailbag We've Got Mail Memories of Corner Shops- including the painting "Any Broken Biscuits" by Gordon Hanley. Memories of past days through the UK 1970s video/film "Paper Round". Includes Jan Vermeer van Delft's "The Postman".
Drawings Relaxing with Me Kyeoung Lee: The Corner Store Showcasing more of the delightful paintings of corner shops by South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee.
Neighbourhoods Selling Papers Remembering the paper boys who rode their bikes around the neighbourhoods delivering newspapers. And the people who sold papers from the street corners.
Neighbourhoods The Corner Store: A Dying Icon Remembering the Corner Store, the Milkbar- and icon of our childhood and cornerstone of suburban and town life. Paintings by Graham Woollard,
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.