Photography Artistic Elements through the Eyes of Chris O'Brien: Illusion In our last post in this current series on Chris O'Brien images from New York we are going to see some "illusions" as created intentionally or otherwise through the lens of a camera. Plus, of course, we get to appreciate the intrigue of New York City thanks to Chris.
Photography Artistic Elements through the Eyes of Chris O'Brien: Line and Shape Through some more Chris O'Brien images, today we examine the art elements of line and shape and the effects they have on a photographed scene. Enjoy some wonderful shots of New York City at the same time.
Artistic Heritage Growing Artistic Talent in the Right Environment Artistic talent is definitely enhanced by beautiful surroundings as illustrated by a visit I had to the magnificent property that originally belonged to Arthur Merric and Minnie Boyd - forebears of Australia's artistic royal family. Come - visit with me.
Homeware Art Long Lost Australian Artists: Clarrie Cox- A Bonza Bloke: Part 3 Concluding our posts on Australian artist Clarrie Cox with examples of his illustrations and paintings for placemats, cards and china ware. Image: A pen and ink illustration of houses for the Paddington Series placemats produced by the Jason Company.
Forgotten Artists Long Lost Australian Artists: Clarrie Cox- A Bonza Bloke: Part 2 Clarrie Cox gave up a secure business as a display artist to paint the early settlement buildings of Australia. Today, thanks to his family, we showcase images of early settlement buildings from around Australia- from the palette of Clarrie Cox (1927-2013) Image: Carcoar, NSW by Clarrie Cox
Past Posts Past Posts No 21 October 2018: Art Nouveau Our Past Posts of 2018 continue to focus on the glorious Art Nouveau period which brought stunning designs in the decorative arts, architecture, furniture. Image: Interior Ryabushinsky Mansion (sites.google.com)
Home Past Posts No 19 October 2018: Homage to Houses Our Past Posts today explore the concept of "house" & "home" & how significant this is to our lives. Includes installation sculptures by English artist Dame Rachel Whiteread & paintings by Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet. Image: "The Macedonian Shepherd" by Anne Newman
Landscape Long Lost Australian Artists: Clarrie Cox - A Bonza Bloke: Part 1 The AnArt4Life team loves to rediscover artists who have been forgotten. Thanks to artist & subscriber John Wylie we are going to enjoy paintings of Australian buildings by Clarrie Cox. Image: Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie - WA (Clarrie Cox Australia, Currey O'Neil 1985)
Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Buildings in Russia Russie has many Art Nouveau buildings and those designed by Schechtel are among the most beautiful. Showcasing: Ryabushinsky Mansion (Image: sites.google.com), Yaroslavsky Rail Terminal, Levenson Printshop and more.
Windows Appreciating the Soul of Houses: Windows Windows in houses can tell much about the occupants. We enjoy looking at paintings of windows by Andrew Wyeth, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Adolph von Menzel. The hero image is of the front windows in one of my family homes in Bendigo.
Buildings More paintings for My House Exhibition Today I continue My Favourite House Paintings Exhibition by viewing paintings that are non-traditional. Includes works by Picasso, René Magritte, Image: "Houses in Munich" by Kandinsky (wassilykandinsky.net)
Home Exhibition of My Favourite Paintings of Houses My Favourite Paintings of Houses: Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet. Image: Les Toits de Paris by Anne Newman
Home A Place to Call Home Examining the concept of "Home" from the humble miner's cottage upwards. Includes Alina Cohen's article about "Rachel Whiteread's 'House' was Unlivable, Controversial, and Unforgettable". Image: My family home, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
