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Cressida Campbell – at "Know My Name", Mornington

Today we look at a wonderful woodblock print by Cressida Campbell that was displayed in the "Know My Name" exhibition at the Mornington Regional Gallery.

Japan

Hasui Kawase – Iconic Japanese printmaker

Today we learn about the beautiful printmaking of Japanese artist Hasui Kawase (1883 - 1957), said to be the last proponent in the dying art of the traditional landscape artists.

Inspiration

The Handmade Universe: from craft to code and the spaces between- Part Two

Today we bring you the second part of meeting the artists involved in The Handmade Universe which is on at present in the Victoria Gallery of the State Library of Victoria.

Printmaking

Perfect prints by Piranesi

Today we marvel at the processes making the fine detail in the prints of Giovanni Piranesi, an 18th century Italian printmaker, as described to us by Dr. Colin Holden. Image: metmuseum.org

Impressionism

The lasting legacy of Utagawa Hiroshige

Today we learn about one famous Japanese printmaker whose work was collected by, and an influence on, some of the Impressionist painters, such as Monet and Van Gogh. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Printmaking

The Great Wave off Kanagawa explained

Today we are going to look at a wonderful video which explains the meaning of the iconic wood block print The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, which may give you a new appreciation of Japanese art. Image: Wikipedia

Photography

The Narrative of Art Process with Kate Stewart

There is much more to an art work than a pretty picture. Melbourne Artist Kate Stewart shares the processes involved in producing one of her pieces and challenges the conventional definition of "what constitutes a painting".

Illustrations

Anton Pieck: Dutch engraver, illustrator

Anton Pieck, the Dutch engraver, painter, etcher and book illustrator remains a favourite across the world - nearly half a century after his death. His works remain set in the past and convey a cosy and nostalgic mood. Image: Credit:artnet.com

Japan

Hiroshi Yoshida - unique ukiyo-e Part 2

Today we look at how Hiroshi Yoshida's desire to learn and experience Western culture first hand led to him combining the French Impressionist style with traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques to achieve his own unique print style. (Image: ukiyo-e.org)

Japan

Hiroshi Yoshida - painter, printmaker and pioneer - Part 1

Today we look at the work of the widely travelled Japanese painter and printmaker, Hiroshi Yoshida, who is just as famous for his non-Japanese subjects as his scenes around Japan. Image: Courtesy of Artsy.net

Japan

A snapshot of the history of Japanese art - Part 2

Today we take a closer look at the factors that have influenced Japanese art since the Edo Period, right up to the current day. Image: By Yoshida Hiroshi, Credit Wikipedia.

Ceramics

A snapshot of the history of Japanese art - Part 1

Today we look at the historical context of Japanese art, in order to understand its uniqueness and how it came to influence the West. Image: Wikipedia.

Bicycles

Bicycles: Part 2

An art enthusiast, Bouglé (nicknamed Spoke) was the French representative for Simpsons chains and brought artist Toulouse-Lautrec to England to meet his cycling team. Image: La Chaîne Simpson Credit: nga.gov.au

Women Artists

Monica Adams - Australian Artist

When looking for coffee on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, I discovered the "Monicaart Gallery" and some inspirational images created by Monica Adams. Meeting an artist in their own environment is always exciting and stimulating and brings the art works alive. Image: monicaart.com.au

Women Artists

Anne Wienholt 1920-2018: Art Was Her Life

Australian artist Anne Wienholt leads us into learning about The Merioola Group, Mitty Lee Brown, Stanley William Hayter, Masato Takashige. Anne created in paintings, drawings, ceramics and bronzes.

Women Artists

Dorothy Braund

Dorothy Braund was a painter, printmaker, teacher and critic, she must have been one busy multi-talented woman. Dorothy taught art at three Melbourne schools in the 1950s, gave talks on ABC radio in 1961-64, and reviewed children’s books for the Australian in 1969-77.

Seascapes

Henry Parkyns Hoppner

Henry Parkyns Hoppner (1795- 1833). Hoppner went on four of the British voyages that attempted to find a Northwest Passage between 1818 & 1825, the last time as commander of his own ship, the HMS Fury shown below in a drawing by Captain Hoppner titled Sailing Through Young Ice.

Printmaking

Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint

Today we are going to look at the Japanense artist Hokusai made famous by the woodcut above titled: Great Wave off Kanagawa. Image credit: artsology.com

Drawings

Escher- Reflections, Crystals & Platonic Solids

Showcasing some more works of Escher, many of which I saw at "Between Two Worlds Exhibition" at the NGV. Today let's look more into how Escher to portrayed "Reflections".

Drawings

Artists as Protesters

The protesting women demanded its return. Venezuelan artist Violette Bule masterminded the protest, arranging the women in poses reminiscent of the 1925 post-impressionist work that had been replaced with a fake over a decade ago.

Printmaking

Canaletto: Master Drawer and Etcher

The original marks made by Canaletto have now been seen for the first time in nearly 300 years, and have been hailed as “categorically” proving he did not trace the works using camera tricks. Image: Imaginary View of Padua (canalettogallery.org)

Expressionism

Byron Randall

Byron Randall (1918-1999) had four partners over his life (being married to three of them) and lead a very interesting existence which had considerable influence on his works. His art expressed strongly the environment in which he lived. Image: en.wikipedia.org

Drawings

M. C. Escher

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. He was the master of illusion.

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