Category Archives: Love

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #50] – Denise Murray

ShareDenise Murray is a sculptor who instinctively and imaginatively captures the joy of life, the nature of beauty and human emotion in her welded bronze and cold-cast bronze figures. Murray’s most recent work features a range of figures from dancers … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #42] – Melissa Gollan

ShareMelissa Gollan is a Brisbane based contemporary artist who is exhibiting for the first time at Red Hill Gallery in February. Her work is imaginative, quirky and slightly retro; capturing simple and joyful experiences through her love of all things vintage. AC:    Your … Continue reading

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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

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #32] – R W Allen

Share   AC: Describe your art in three sentences. RWA: My work is essentially watercolour drawing. The female figure in an embellished interior is the single-minded subject of my explorations, with private costumed and styled model sessions held on a … Continue reading

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An Ode to Pink

SharePink is the intermediate of red and white. It is the colour of love, the colour associated with femininity and the official colour of breast cancer awareness. Pink has psychological and emotional elements, created with the power and passion of … Continue reading

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