Nature Tree Patterns and More As I walk my dog Indy each day I can't stop marvelling at the patterns around me. Let's look into the intricate patterns made by our glorious trees that help enhance our neighbourhoods.
Nature Reflecting on Mother Nature's Patterns: Coast Recently I have been showcasing and discussing patterns in paintings and needlework. And so this is an opportune moment to remind ourselves that the greatest pattern maker is Mother Nature.
Thread and Needle Patterns & Suzanne Benson's Quilts One creative activity where an understanding of patterns is paramount is in quilting. We are so fortunate on the AnArt4Life blog to have quilter Suzanne Benson as an advisor and contributor.
Abstract A Return to Frank Bowling Continuing "a look" a artists who paint in patterns today we return to enjoy the remarkable works of abstract artist Frank Bowling.
Patterns Shapes and Patterns: Comparing Tendai Makufa and Philippe de Kraan I love patterns!! Patterns in nature fascinate me and I quickly become hooked on artists whose works involve patterns. Today we compare patterns created by Tendai Makufa and Philippe de Kraan.
Arts and Craft Movement May Morris - much more than her father's daughter Today we celebrate the unsung artisan May Morris, designer, maker and exhibitor of embroidery and jewellery. Also an outspoken advocate for trade unions and guilds for female textile artists, she lived very much in her famous father's shadow. Image: Public Domain
Arts and Craft Movement Jane Morris: More than a Pre-Raphaelite Star Jane Morris (née Jane Burden, 1839-1914) an English artists' model who embodied the Pre-Raphaelite ideal of beauty. She was a model, muse & wife to William Morris and a brilliant embroiderer in her own right. Image: Kelmscott Manor YouTube.
Interior Design and Decoration William Morris Showcasing Pre-Raphaelite artist William Morris whose work had a major influence on interior design, fabrics and the fashion scene. Image: A-Z Quotes
Seascapes Sandy Shapes on the Shores I love the constantly "changing patterns in the sand" so I thought I would share some images and some ‘sandastic’ facts about sand.
Patterns Jon Foreman- Land Artist Today we meet Jon Foreman, a land artist in Wales, UK, who makes ephemeral patterns using just the materials that nature provides. Image: https://sculpttheworld.smugmug.com/
Patterns Introducing the AnArt4Life Tag: Patterns Today we explore the AnArt4Life TagCloud for posts on "Patterns". On our shelf of posts you will discover information about "patterns in china ware", "fractals", "folk art patterns", "string art and patterns" ... and the list goes on. We are into "Patterns" in a big way!
Patterns M.C. Escher Revisted Following on from Jane's post on the Alhambra in Spain we now bring you a further look into the works of M.C.Escher - the Dutch graphic artist who made "mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints".
Still Life Unlocking Margaret's House Still Life Challenges with Margaret Olley No 5: Pattern We continue to enjoy unlocking Margaret Olley's house with the Still Life challenges produced by the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. Learning about "pattern" today.
Patterns Alpona Design by Koushiki Maity (Diya) With Koushiki Maity learn a little about the intricate Alpona design which is a South Asian folk art style traditionally practised by women. Thankyou Koushiki for sharing your work with us.
Patterns Patterns in Nature: Trees For all those of you frustrated because you couldn't find the second tawny frogmouth - today we give you the answer. And also a close look into the patterns on the trunks of Australian gum trees - the glorious Eucalyptus.
Animals The beauty of patterns in the animal kingdom Today we look at some of the beautiful patterns occuring in the animal world, unique across species, and even down to individual animals. Image: imgur.com
Africa Tendai Makufa: Waiting for Bumper Harvest We have enjoyed looking at paintings by Tendai Makufa before and today's feature "Waiting for the Bumper Harvest" will not disappoint. Makufa's style involves masterly use of narrative, colour, shape and pattern.
Ceramics Royal Albert fine china – Refined and prolific! Today we look at a bone china brand which still features at refined High Teas around the world today - Royal Albert. Even though there were over 1,000 patterns produced it is instantly recognisable for the consistency of its production for over 125 years. Image: chinasearch.co.uk
Ceramics Magnificent Minton - Part 2 Today we return to look at some of the Minton innovations and the different styles of pottery, initiated under the guidance of "Herbert Minton" and his heirs, working with many other talented designers and artists. Image: My photo at NGV Victoria.
Ceramics Magnificent Minton - Part 1 Today we look at the beginnings of Minton, a Staffordshire pottery founded by Thomas Minton in 1793. It is a brand well known for its many innovations, from perfecting willow ware through to unique floor tiles in prestigious buildings. Image: aoc.gov/Wikimedia
Ceramics Spotlight on Spode Today we learn about Josiah Spode, who, like his friend Josiah Wedgwood, also created a famous Staffordshire pottery brand, perfecting Willow ware and fine bone china. Image: Spode Museum Trust
Ceramics The enduring legacy of Josiah Wedgwood Today we look at the founder of the iconic Wedgwood brand, where a disability enabled a man of science and innovation to follow his a passion for excellence, leaving a legacy which endures today. Image: Wikipedia
Ceramics The Staffordshire Potteries It seems there is more to ceramics, pottery, earthenware, porcelain and fine bone china than meets the eye! Today we look at some of the variations made in the Staffordshire area of England in a proud history of over 300 years. Image: thepotteries.org
Ceramics The ever popular Willow pattern Most of us have probably seen it or may even own a piece or two, or at least our mothers, aunts, grandmothers did. The Willow Pattern was popularised in the late C18th - C19th. But do you know the story of the legend behind it? Image: housebeautiful.com
Thread and Needle Stunning string art Today we continue the series on art forms which create patterns. We look at the vast possibilities of string art, in both two and three dimensional forms. Image: Pin on craft ideas via Pinterest.