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Australian Cubism: Anne Dangar

Today we feature the last of our Australian Cubists, Anne Dangar. Like her friends, Grace Crowley and Dorrit Black, she also studied in France, but she was renowned for incorporating these principles into her pottery. Image: 365 Women Artists

Cubism

Australian Cubism - Grace Crowley

Grace Crowley (1890 – 1979), like Dorrit Black, was a key Australian modernist, who had a remarkable art journey over her long life. Image: National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

Cubism

Cubism in Australia: Dorrit Black

In 1931 Dorrit Black established the Modern Art Centre, Sydney - the first gallery in Australia to focus on modernism. Dorrit had an ardent desire to establish an environment for artists so that they could experiment & move forward in the development of new styles.

Portraits

Belinda Wiltshire - Portraiture and Ceramics

Today we meet a young Melbourne based artist whose diversity in working across both paintings and ceramics is astounding. Image: Belinda Wiltshire, Facebook.

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.

Women Artists

Not just her father’s daughter – Nora Heysen

Today we meet Nora Heysen, famous in her own right for her achievements in art, despite being the daughter of famous artist Hans Heysen.

Thread and Needle

A giant celestial map from a retro knitting machine!

Today we meet an artist who has used her technical ability as a computer engineer to re-programme an old knitting machine to produce an amazing work of art!. Image: Heart of Pluto

Watercolour

Turning adversity into a positive results!

Here at the AnArt4Life blog we applaud initiative and inspiration! Today we see how Australian watercolour artist Denise Faulkner turned a setback into opportunity.... Image: Denise Faulkner ©

Women Artists

Gloria Keh: Part Two - the Artistic Process

Yesterday we began to look more closely at the paintings being created by Singapore artist Gloria Keh. Today we begin to learn more about Gloria's creative process and the thoughts behind her vibrant works which dance out to meet you and take you in and on a journey with her passion and ideals.

Women Artists

Gloria Keh: Part One - More than an Artist

Back in the September 2022 Mailbag I introduced you to the Singaporean artist Gloria Keh and her inspiring works which are now all sold to support charities. Over the next two days we are going to learn more about this remarkable woman and artist and view some of her works in more depth.

Watercolour

The enduring world of fairies created by Cicely Mary Barker

Today we delve into the enchanting, magical world of fairies, as created by the early 20th century English artist, Cicely Mary Barker. Image: Ebay

Mixed Media

The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 2

In Part 2 of our posts on Cressida Campbell, we look at her landscape scenes of the Australian bush, busy harbours and street scenes around Sydney. Image: Art Sales Digest.

Mixed Media

The fascinating work of Cressida Campbell – Part 1

Today we meet contemporary Australian artist Cressida Campbell. We study her unique woodblock and print making processes. Image: National Gallery of Australia

Murals

The impact of Flower Power and more!

Today we meet a mural artist who makes powerful and statements through her large scale works that appear right across the world. Image: moncaron.com

France

Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun

Born in Paris in 1755, Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun’s journey to fame and success was rapid. Her fame skyrocketed in the late 18th century, when she was patronised by Queen Marie-Antoinette; of whom she painted some 30 portraits.

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part Three

Viewing some of the abstract paintings by Lee Krasner who said: "I am not to be trusted around my old work for any length of time". Join me in looking at these amazing works from an inspirational artist.

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part Two

Abstract artist Lee Krasner's involvement In the The New Deal program was instituted by the US government under President Franklin Roosevelt "to revitalize the American economy in the midst of the Great Depression."

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part One

Lee Krasner (1908-1984) who was a pioneer of Abstract Expression and played a significant role in making New York a thriving centre for modern art in the postwar period.

Floristry

The remarkable life of Constance Spry in floristry – Part 2

Today we continue the story of Englishwoman Constance Spry, who combined her passion for flowers with a head for business in her third career. She rose to become a sought-after florist in the highest echelons of British society - yes, including royalty! Image: telegraph.co.uk

Floristry

The remarkable life of Constance Spry – Part 1

Over two posts we will discover the fascinating life of Englishwoman Constance Spry who, starting from humble beginnings, combined her passion for flowers and gardening with a head for business to become a sought- after florist in the highest echelons of British society. Image: telegraph.co.uk

Mixed Media

The Japanese art of ‘kirie’ by Masayo Fukuda

Today we marvel at the intricate and delicate paper cut outs of Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda. Image: MyModernMet

Indigenous Art

The vibrant art of Melanie Hava

Today we take a look at the colourful, vibrant art of North Queensland artist, Melanie Hava. Melanie showcases unique Australian flora and fauna in a traditional Aboriginal folk art style. Image: aus2u.com.au

Photography

Jane Long: Fantasy photography

Today we look at the fascinating work of Jane Long, an Australian artist who uses photography and photomanipulation to create thought provoking images which combine personality and fantasy with reality. Image: janelongphotography.com.au

Figurative Art

Freda Robertshaw - A Trailblazer

Unable to afford a model, Australian artist Freda Robertshaw (1916-1997) painted herself nude, the first Australian Woman to do so, in what must have been a provocative, even confronting, act.

Art Mentors

Sheila Cruthers leaves a legacy that “will paint Australian women artists back into our history”

Introducing Sheila Cruthers, an art collector and a philanthropist of note. What makes Sheila different to other who championed Australian women artists.

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