Japan The mystical appeal of Japanese fans! Today we learn how the artistry of the Japanese hand fan evolved to become a decorative, sought-after fashion accessory throughout Europe. Image: the Met Museum
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)
Impressionsists Camille Pissarro - the Father of Impressionism Part 2 Today we look at Pisarro's involvement in the formalisation of the Impressionist group and his progression into the art styles of the up and coming generation of artists. Image: Courtesy of Wikiart.com
Impressionsists Camille Pissarro - the father figure of the Impressionists Part 1 Today we look at the life and art of Camille Pissarro. He was a key figure in the growth of Impressionism and embraced a number of art styles over his career, from the Classical to Impressionism, and later Neo-Impressionism and Pointilism. Image: Credit Wikiart.com
Past Posts Past Post: No 10 July 2018 Our Past Posts today from 2018 reveal the fascinating story of Australian Impressionist John Russell who influenced some of the world's greatest painters. Plus we revisit contemporary American artist Erin Hanson who invented "Open Impressionism". Images: atnet.com & erinhanson.com
Impressionsists Gustave Caillebotte - a benevolent friend. Gustave Caillebotte was both an Impressionist and a Realist. He was a man of diverse talents and hobbies, who also used his wealth to support and promote his struggling Impressionist friends. Image: gustavcaillebotte.org.
Artist Edgar Degas - A mercurial master of movement There's more to know about Edgar Degas than his famous ballet scenes! We delve into the life of this volatile, but very talented, artist, draughtsman, printer, sculptor and photographer. Photo: Courtesy of edgar-degas.org.com
Inspiration Australian Realists and Impressionists l Around 1990, Tom Roberts, great nephew of impressionist artist Tom Roberts compiled a book - Australian Impressionist & Realist Artists. Artists Patrick Carroll, Paul Magogsy, Richard Weatherly (credits: DailyTelegraph.com.au; fayboydsfineartschool: (Credit: Richardweatherly.com.au))
Relationships Renoir: The man behind the paintings Renoir was much more than one of the world's greatest artists. His relationships with his friends and family portray a sociable, loving and loyal man who helped support Julie Manet and her cousins when they were orphaned. Image: Self Portrait (WikiArt.com)
Artist The prolific painter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bringing you the enchanting world as created by French Impressionist Renoir who painted landscapes, boating scenes, still life, nudes, families and children and social scenes. Image: Boats on the Seine 1892 (WikiArt.com)
Artist Postmen who Paint Bringing you the works of artists who were posties in a former life. Showcasing some examples of paintings by British aritst John Virtue and Australian Richard Claremont. Image "Summer Skies" by Richard Claremont (richardclaremont.com).
Artist Mary Cassatt - Her later life Part Two of Mary Cassatt's story showing her exceptional ability at painting women & children especially their facial expressions and poses of everyday life. In her print works Mary adapted the *ukiyo-e art* “floating world” school of print making.
Artist Mary Cassatt The world of Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt was thwart with personal and social constraints due to the times. But she rose to become one of the most respected Impressionist artists. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, America but spent much of her life in Europe.
Impressionsists Erin Hanson: Modern Impressionist Erin Hanson’s artistic style has been inspired by painters such as van Gogh, the Group of Seven, the early California Impressionists and Japanese Art. She is the creator of the modern style "Open Impressionism". Image: Enchanted Forest - (erinhanson.com)
Impressionsists Two Favourite Van Gogh Paintings Helene Kroller Mueller was so taken with Van Gogh’s work, she established the Kroller Mueller museum First Steps L’eglise In 1993 the National Gallery of Victoria featured First Steps to advertise its winter exhibition – Van Gogh – His Sources, His Genius and His Influences. Credit: vggallery.com
Impressionsists John Russell: Australia's French Impressionist John Peter Russell left Sydney for London to pursue a new career. 1881 he enrolled at the Slade School of Art. Russell later furthered his studies at Cormon's atelier in Paris training alongside Emile Bernard, Toulouse Lautrec, and Vincent van Gogh. Credit: artnet.com
