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John Giles was born in South Australia in 1884, and studied under Will Ashton in Adelaide and J S Watkins in Sydney.
Giles’ life and career can be summed up by his best artworks, generally natural impressionist compositions, dabbing colour to create form, and set against the varied Seaside Vist… Read More “John Giles (Australian 1884-1970) Biography”
Born in 1944 Maxwell Wilks started his studies in drawing at the National Gallery School in Victoria under John Brack and Ian Armstrong.
He also studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in commercial design and oil painting with artist Shirley Bourne.
His first exhibition was in 1967 and… Read More “Maxwell Wilks (Australian 1944-) Biography”
John Henry Olsen, Born in Newcastle in January 1928, moved to Bondi Beach with his family in 1935, beginning his lifelong fascination with Sydney harbour bridge.
Olsen attended St Joseph’s College in Hunters Hill until he left school in 1943.
After leaving school, he studied at the Dattilo Rubbo Art S… Read More “John Henry Olsen Australian (1928-2023) Biography”
Introduction
Charles Conder was a talented artist and critical contributor to the Heidelberg School Movement.
Conder was born in 1868 in London, the son of a civil engineer, and a direct descendant of Louis François Roubiliac, the 18th century sculptor, Conder was sent in 1884 to Sydney, Australia, age… Read More “Charles Conder (1868-1909) Biography”
Today we talk about one of Australia’s most influential artist, teacher and recognizable names in Australian art history, who helped give rise to one of the most significant changes in how we see art here in this country.
EARLY LIFE AND CAREERJulian Ashton
He was born in Surrey, England in 1… Read More “Julian Ashton (1851-1942) Biography”
Herman Pekel born in Melbourne in 1956, at 17 he holds his first solo exhibition in Melbourne, which was a sell-out.
Early in his career, he painted on location with well-listed artists Ernest Buckmaster, Lance McNeill’s and Roger Webber; these talented artists left a strong impression on his develop… Read More “Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-) Biography”
Introduction
Frederick McCubbin 1855-1917 artist-teacher and member of the Heidelberg School Movement, which consisted of a group of landscape painters including Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts.
McCubbin is considered one of the most influential artists in Australia due to his use of … Read More “Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917) Biography”
Albert Namatjira, Born Elea Namatjira in 1902 at the Hermannsburg Lutheran Mission in Ntaria near Alice Springs, son of Namatjira and Ljukuta and where Western Arrernte people.
Namatjira was raised on the Hermannsburg Mission and baptised after his parents converted to Christianity, cha… Read More “One Of Australia’s Most Famous Aboriginal Artists, Albert Namatjira”
Fed Williams, Born in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, Frederick Ronald Williams was the son of an electrical engineer and a housewife.
Fred, wanted to be an artist early in his life. However, his father, a practical man, hoped he would be an architect.
Fred left school at age 14 and became an apprenti… Read More “Fred Williams, The Australian Artist That Transcends Time and Place”
Introduction
Australia has a rich artistic tradition, stemming from its pioneer and convict origins; world-famous artists such as Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin, and Charles Conder have undeniably left their mark on Australia’s cultural and artistic history.
In this article, w… Read More “Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (1867–1943)”