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Johanna Hildebrandt Series: The Glory of Water

Johanna Hildebrandt tells us that "the natural environment, particularly when it is wild and untouched, still has a profound impact on me...my reef & underwater scenes are inspired by my passion for snorkeling in the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean."

Birds

Johanna Hildebrandt Series: Bountiful Birds

Johanna Hildebrandt paintings feature many creatures none more magnificent than the Australian bird life which comes in an amazing array of shapes, sizes and colours and are a feast for an artist to indulge in.

Nature

Johanna Hildebrandt Series: The Vivid Landscape

Andrew and I have been showcasing the creative works of Sydney artist Johanna Hildebrandt whose vibrant and enchanting paintings of the Australian landscape and native life grace the walls of many galleries throughout the world.

Naive Art

Johanna Hildebrandt Series: Naive Art and Beyond

In yesterday's post we discussed Naive Art & introduced you to the early paintings created by Australian artist Johanna Hildebrandt. Today we continue to look at Johanna's paintings in more detail & learn more about her artistic style which has its roots in the Naive Art school as seen below.

Naive and Folk Art

Johanna Hildebrandt Series: Inspired by European Naive Art

When AnArt4Life team member Andrew suggested we do a series on the Australian artist Johanna Hildebrandt I jumped at the suggestion. Johanna's paintings are inspirational! And her style matured from early days when she was influenced by the fundamental elements of what constitutes Naive Art.

Gardens

My Brother's Garden: Part One

My brother is also an artist - but unlike me he doesn't paint but rather he plants! When I visit his garden in Northern New South Wales it has the same effect on me as the first time I saw the French Impressionist paintings in the Jeu de Paume museum.

Australian Artist

City and Sea: Visual Poems by Jay McKay

Today we conclude our review of the works by Jay McKay who is putting his personal stamp on the art world. We are so thrilled be be able to showcase some of the paintings from his City and Sea Exhibition which he and his father Kevin Mckay recently held in Sydney.

Nature

The Glory of the Morning Suffolk Coast

Open you day with some wonderful images of the sun rising over the Suffolk Coastline in England.

Reflection

What a Wonderful World

Stop for a moment today and marvel at our marvellous world.

Photography

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023

Today we look at images of the winners and finalists of the 2023 " Ocean Photographer of the Year", as judged, awarded and published by the magazine "Oceanographic".

Nature

Reflection: Clouds

Who doesn't love clouds? Who isn't fascinated by the formations and the varity? Who doesn't love to see shapes in cloud formations. Join us in reflecting on the clouds above and sometimes below.

Nature

French Island – a unique experience!

Today we take a day trip to French Island, Victoria, where the highlight was the wonderful sightings of a number of Koalas!

Scotland

Inverewe Garden, Scotland: Part Two

Continuing on from yesterday's introduction to the remarkable Inverewe Garden in Scotland where the variety of plant life was stunning. This post is for all those who love plants.

Scotland

Inverewe Garden, Scotland: Part One

Have you been following my posts on Scotland? Today we return to the mainland on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands to visit the amazing and most beautiful Inverewe Garden.

Scotland

The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part One

Visiting Lerwick in the Shetlands, Scotland was a magical experience from seeing 5000 year old buildings to witnessing a "fleet" of tall ships sailing by.

Nature

A cloud named Hector the Convector!

Today we learn about a unique cloud formation that forms regularly off the north coast of Australia - with the unlikely name of Hector the Convector!

Australia

Rottnest Island - Western Australia

Rottnest Island, located off the coast near Perth, colloquially referred to as Rotto, visitors can cycle for a day looking out for delightful quokkas and enjoying the azure sky, blindingly white sand, crystal clear and majestic coves formed by naturally sculpted rocks.

Australia

The Australian Outback

Showcasing the magnificence of the West Australian Outback and the Outback in general.

Australia

The Pinnacles - Western Australia

The Pinnacles Desert is located in Nambung National Park, 2 hours north of Perth, Western Australia. They are natural limestone structures, formed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 years ago.

Australia

Kalbarri Skywalk - Western Australia

Venture out onto the cantilevered walkways of the Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park, high above the Murchison River, in Western Australia.

Australia

Coastline between Monkey Mia and Kalbarri - Western Australia

Along the coast of Western Australia - the Bigurda Trail in Kalbarri National Park and the Pink Lake.

Australia

Telegraph Point and Shell Beach - Western Australia

Exploring Shark Bay, Western Australia - Eagle Bluff Lookout, Shell Beach and Stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool - part of the same huge marine nature reserve as Monkey Mia.

Australia

Monkey Mia - Western Australia

Monkey Mia, located on Shark Bay, north of Perth, is known for its tame dolphins and vast sea grass beds - the staple diet for approx 10,000 dugongs that reside here.

Nature

Green Sea Turtles

Green sea turtles are one of the world’s largest species of turtle, weighing around 65-130kg and measuring between 1-1.2m long. They have a strong, tear-drop shape shell, called a ‘carapace’, which covers most of their body, except for their head and four flippers.

Nature

The Delightful Dragonfly

Dragonflies love sunlight living near water, usually by stagnant pools and marshes. Their four large wings have beautiful lace-like pattern of veins, long slender bodies, a huge head and prominent eyes.

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