Tag Archives: Love
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 #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
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
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
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
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 #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
ArtChat [Blog Interview #43] – Danielle McManus
ShareDanielle McManus’s love of story telling is evident in her colourful, figurative offerings that provide viewers with brilliantly thought-provoking images. Frequently set against a backdrop of a landscape fusing both her Maltese heritage and passion for Australia, her whimsically wide-eyed and naïve figures … Continue reading
Dear Mum
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