Category Archives: Landscape painting
Artchat [Blog Interview #69] – Todd Whisson
ShareArtchat recently caught up with artist Todd Whisson before his upcoming exhibition at Red Hill Gallery to find out a little more about him and his artwork. AC: What do you consider your greatest achievement to date? TW: To paint from my … Continue reading
Art Chat Interview [#68 – Colin Passmore]
ShareAfter seeing Colin Passmore’s latest series of paintings, Artchat could not wait to catch up with him to ask him about himself and his art! In your words, how would you describe your paintings? My paintings are expressive renditions of the … Continue reading
Childhood Memories of Warren Salter
Share“In all my years as a professional painter with forty plus solo exhibitions behind me, this is the first collection of paintings I have produced with a continuous, conscious thread driving my ideas. Each painting is inspired primarily by my … Continue reading
Mel Brigg [Blog Interview #62]
Share Art Chat recently sat down with Mel Brigg to talk about his upcoming exhibition and we had a chance to learn a little bit more about him. Since arriving in Australia from South Africa in the seventies he has … Continue reading
Salute to Australia – This Great Land of Freedom!
ShareWith so many Aussie’s celebrating Australia Day in many different ways, it is also a time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in such a great country where we have peace and freedom that is not afforded … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #53] – David Hinchliffe
Share AC: Please tell us about the special pigments which you recently purchased in Marrakesh and their beautiful quality. DH: While I was in Marrakech, I came across a herbalist who had a range of pigments which I bought. In … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #51] – Loretta Blake
ShareDespite her stronghold as an established landscape and still-life artist, Loretta Blake’s new work exhibits her recent experimentation from neon, pop-style colour to a subdued pastel palette. She embraces stylistic diversity and draws inspiration from her magnificent garden and the … Continue reading
Terry Swann – just magic
ShareTerry Swann is one of Australia’s foremost contemporary watercolourists and with over 20 years as a full-time artist she continues to seek out the essence of the Australian landscape. Swann’s works are sophisticated and evocative – feelings that can only be … Continue reading
Ruby Eaves: Passion for the landscape
ShareRuby Eaves desire to paint and draw was influenced, as a young child, by her appreciation and love of the beauty of creation. Ruby’s extensive travels have resulted in her strong passion for Australian scenes and have influenced her love … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #49] – Richard Bogusz
ShareAs one of five Queensland artists exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery as part of the Light & Air Exhibition from 2 May 2014, it was a treat to hear what Richard Bogusz has to say about the evolution of his … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #48] – James Ainslie
ShareArtChat has recently interviewed James Ainslie, one of five Queensland artists exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery as part of the Light & Air Exhibition from 2 May 2014. AC: The picturesque landscape of South Australia is a strong theme in … Continue reading
Todd Whisson: A seachange for a seasoned artist
Share“The definition of change is to make the form, nature, content or future course of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.” (dictionary.com)New location, new outlook for Todd is in abundance after … Continue reading
David Rousell – Glass and Rhythmic Cycles of Energy
ShareThe Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane is overflowing this month with light, energy and colour; such is the aesthetic of our April exhibition. Australian glass artist David Rousell’s dynamic collection of blown-glass pieces is as diverse as it is distinctive. … Continue reading
Herman Pekel: Impression of an Artist
Share“There is no-one in the world that can put a painting together and make them work the way he can; his design is impeccable.” – Joseph Zbukvic on Herman Pekel. Whereas most punters return from the Eagle Farm racecourse with … Continue reading
Australia – this Great Land, you’ve gotta love it!
ShareAustralia Day 26th January is a day to celebrate all things great in our wonderful country. From the many street parties, beach cricket, cockroach races, thong throwing, backyard barbies, to the official Australia Day Celebrations, we can all salute this day in our own Aussie … Continue reading
Red Hill Gallery Annual Sale [Daily until – 31 January 2014]
ShareRed Hill Gallery’s annual Sale is now upon us. With over 2,000 pieces of art, from original paintings, works on paper to fine glass , ceramics, and sculpture . Everything is discounted between 10-60% off its original price; making this Brisbane’s BIGGEST a … Continue reading
A FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR
ShareWith the New Year upon us it is always good to step back and kick start off our year with resolutions, but if you read the myriads of articles on the subject you will now know that most want to … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #38] – Sue Gilmour
ShareSue Gilmour’s paintings in ‘Under a Southern Sky‘ are atmospheric and idealised depictions of land and cityscapes. Educated in East Africa, Sue’s early life was spent moving between Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. These remote and beautiful locations would prove to … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #37] – Adrienne Williams
ShareA graduate of the Queensland College of Art Adrienne Williams paints beautiful depictions of the Australian Bush and Fauna. Her work has a tranquil and calming quality that is indicative of artists from the Heidelberg school, while stylistically totally different … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #36] – Ruby Eaves
ShareRuby Eaves is influenced by her love of landscape and extensive travels have resulted in her strong passion for Australian scenes. In painting she aims to capture her personal experience of the landscape by being as honest to the scene … Continue reading