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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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