Tag Archives: blogging
Have you been to an Art Gallery Exhibition Opening?
ShareOne of the most exciting experiences one should have in life, is to visit a commercial art gallery and attending the opening of an art exhibition. The exhibitions at Red Hill Gallery are always exciting with last Novembers opening being no exception, … Continue reading
Letter to Mum on Mothers Day
Share“One of the greatest gifts that you can give your mother on mothers day is your time, and if you are far away just a phone call to say how much you love her.” Dear Mum, I know that I … Continue reading
Artchat [Blog Interview #66] – John Maitland
ShareJohn Maitland’s paintings have us here at Art Chat buzzing. We couldn’t wait to interview him and find out a little more about him and his wonderful paintings. AC: Could you please tell us how your creative journey began? JM: … Continue reading
SHRIEK! WHAT DOES IT MEAN JOHN MAITLAND?
ShareJohn Maitland reveals a snippet describing where he found his inspiration for his bird paintings. “Shriek! A cacophony filled the air as the light began to fade; this was the experience when I took visiting relatives to Burleigh Heads to experience this … Continue reading
Article ‘These Float my Boat’ by Marina Marangos
ShareMarina Marangos writes beautifully about the Red Hill Gallery and its latest exhibition ‘All Afloat‘ in her article “These Float my Boat”. Here at Artchat we thought it was worth a share and a read, this article has been reproduced with … Continue reading
Artchat [Blog Interview #65] – Michael Parker
ShareMichael Parker answers questions we put to him about himself and his art in our latest blog at ArtChat. AC: You spent some of your early years in Europe observing the masters, what are some of your best memories? MP: … Continue reading
Artchat [Blog Interview #64] – Warren Salter
Share Artchat caught up with Warren Salter with some questions about his art and inspirations and about his current exhibition at Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane. AC: You have mentioned some world renowned artists such as Picasso, Monet, Dali and Streeton … Continue reading
Artchat [Blog Interview #63] – Dan Mason
ShareArtchat caught up with artist Dan Mason prior to his exhibition ‘All Afloat’ to talk to him more about himself, his studio and last but not least his artwork. AC: Where are you based and why? DM: I work from my … 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
MICHAEL PARKER – THE STORY OF HIS SERIES OF BOAT PAINTINGS
Share Michael Parker explains the story that inspired him to paint his unique boat series. “Painting from my studio in Mordialloc, I was asked by a gallery in South Australia to create a painting for an exhibition to celebrate the … 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
Lola Santiago [Blog Interview #61]
ShareLola Santiago’s luscious, rich abstract paintings have us here at ArtChat buzzing. We couldn’t wait to interview her and find out a little more about her and her wonderful paintings. AC: Lola your work starts with colour washes. Do you … Continue reading
Linda Vario [Interview #60]
ShareAfter arriving in Queensland and settling on the Sunshine Coast from South Australia 16 years ago, Linda Vario has taken inspiration from the beauty and colour of the coast and hinterland of this beautiful part of the world. She has … Continue reading
Danielle McManus ArtChat [Blog Interview #59]
Share Danielle McManus has beguiled us with her whimsical, gentle figures for a long time. Set in a dreamlike landscape, her work inspires us to stop and “smell the roses”. Art Chat has had a talk to Danielle to see what … 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 #58] Larissa Blake
ShareLarissa Blake has been exposed to art from an early age by her mother artist Loretta Blake. Her work is vibrant, spontaneous with large planes of pure, unadulterated colour. Largely self taught Larissa is a highly sought after tutor and we … 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
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 #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