Category Archives: Painting
Art Chat Blog – Starr Exhibition
Share“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense.” Lewis Caroll – Alice adventures in Wonderland Imagination is taken to a new level with popular Brisbane … Continue reading
Interview [Blog Interview #57] Christine Porter
ShareArt Chat caught up with Christine Porter prior to her upcoming demonstration at Red Hill Gallery Brisbane, to be held on SUNDAY AFTERNOON 19 OCTOBER 2014 between 2pm and 3pm. Christine is thrilled to be able to show her many … Continue reading
Interview – [ Blog Interview #56] Regina Noakes
ShareRegina Noakes – an artist well recognised wherever she goes.. we caught up with her during her busy schedule coming up to her Red Hill Gallery exhibition on October 10th. AC: As a well known artist, what is the most … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #54] Dean Reilly – Expect The Unexpected
ShareDean Reilly is a classically trained artist and graduate of the Australian Design College.He has also been a finalist in two of Australia’s most coveted art awards, the Archibald and Doug Moran Portrait Prize. We caught up with Dean before his … Continue reading
Paul Margocsy – Walking On The Wild Side
ShareCreative Artist magazine has just spotted a bird lover and wildlife artist with inherent talent and put him on the cover of their inaugural magazine with an eight page article. Watercolour artist Paul Margocsy entrances us once again with his … 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
Joseph Zbukvic – People & Places 2014 – Part 2
Share‘MARKET STUDY’ “Victoria Market in Melbourne is renowned for its fresh produce and it’s not far from my studio. I am a regular shopper there but this time I brought my sketching gear and came up with this study. If you look … Continue reading
Joseph Zbukvic – People & Places 2014 – Part I
Share‘IN MY GRANDMOTHERS GARDEN’ “I revisit this place in my memory many times. I spent my childhood there and every time I think of it memories flood back. I remember seeing a little brown and white mouse in the grass … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #52] – Julie Hutchings
ShareJulie Hutchings is an expressive artist who is guided by intuition when capturing contemporary life-drawn figures. For this artist, it is about the journey and not the destination. Hutchings is fascinated by the process of painting from surface to subject, … 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
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
Easter Love, Laughter and Light
ShareEaster is all about gathering with friends and family for some quality time, relaxation and, of course, a nest full of chocolate! This Michael Parker painting “Love Lights Up” remind us of Easter and what this special time of year … 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
ArtChat [Blog Interview #47] – Echo Chai
ShareArtchat recently caught up with Echo Chai, one of the artists featuring in our March exhibition, to learn a little more about them and their art. AC: Describe your art in a sentence. EC: Painting is another way to describe … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #45] – Seabastion Toast
ShareSeabastion Toast has just won the Peoples Choice Award for one of her paintings at the Queensland Regional Art Awards – an exhibition which will tour Queensland over the course of 2014. Seabastion’s paintings are primarily concerned with the human condition, making use of animal … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #44] – Leah Anketell
ShareLeah Anketell’s paintings originate with childhood visions; the Australian outback culture is a strong influence with the bovine often featured. Recently chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2014 Byron Arts Classic, Leah’s new series of paintings also … Continue reading