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Australian Artist Biographies Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928)

Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928) Biography

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Jane Sutherland was an Australian impressionist artist, landscape painter, and teacher who was part of the burgeoning late nineteenth-century Australian “Plein-air” movement.

She significantly influenced professional and amateur women artists who followed her ground-breaki… Read More “Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-)

Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-) 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”

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Alan Maas (Maryborough Australian 1930-) Australian Artist Biographies Uncategorized

Alan Maas (Maryborough Australian 1930-)

Alan Maas was born in Maryborough in 1930 and studied art at RMIT in the 1950’s with watercolor, commercial art and silk screen printing he also studied with artist Geoff Stock of Maldon, where he furthered his watercolor, oils and acrylic painting skills. Later he spent time with Rod Leo… Read More “Alan Maas (Maryborough Australian 1930-)”

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Australian Artist Biographies Gary James Shead (Australian 1942-)

Gary James Shead (Australian 1942-)

Gary James Shead (Australian 1942-) Bio

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Gary is an Australian painter, print maker, cartoonist, photographer, and filmmaker, early in his youth whilst at secondary school in the 1950s Gary won numerous art prize and in 1961 he attended the National Art School (NAS) Sy… Read More “Gary James Shead (Australian 1942-)”

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Australian Artist Biographies Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992) Bio

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Sidney Nolan was known for his Surreal and expressive paintings often focusing on Australian history depicting landscapes and legendary characters like outlaw Ned Kelly. Sidney said “Painting is an extension of man… Read More “Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)”