Art articles for lovers of art
Art articles for lovers of art
World Press Photo – Brisbane Powerhouse
June 14, 2013 | Kristie YatesOne of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions, attracting over three million people each year in over one hundred locations, World Press Photo is back in Brisbane for its sixth year running.
The World Press Photo exhibition features profiles of … Read More
“Quilts 1700-1945” at GOMA
June 14, 2013 | Matilda ButlerHave you ever taken the time to study the details on the old quilt your great grandmother made 70 years ago? The Gallery of Modern Art has taken a particular interest in the art, culture and history of quilt … Read More
Brisbane Art Lessons
May 31, 2013 | Matilda ButlerOh my, Brisbane! Did you have any idea about how many opportunities it has to offer the aspiring artist? Brisbane City Council is rolling out weekly art lessons in our town. Be assured that you will find an art lesson … Read More
Nicole McBride at The Hideaway
May 24, 2013 | Matilda ButlerLooking for another arty outing to satisfy the inner artist inside? Make sure you find time to visit Nicole McBride’s new exhibition at The Hideaway. She’ll be exhibiting some of her beautiful from now until June 2nd.
Nicole is a … Read More
Card creation 101
May 17, 2013 | Matilda ButlerWere you aware that there is a Greeting Card Association?
You probably would if you have ever tried entering into the greeting card industry yourself. You would know that seven billion greeting cards are purchased every year. This adds up … Read More
Party (decoration) Time!
May 10, 2013 | Matilda ButlerThis year I faced the mammoth task of providing my mother with a day, not to be forgotten. This day just happened to amount to be a mile-stone in her life, resulting in a celebration of the days … Read More
MONSTERS at GoMA
May 8, 2013 | Cathy DeeDo you enjoy things on the scarier side of life? Things that go bump in the night or mysterious happenings? If so GOMA’s new cinema exhibition is something you’ll definitely want to check out.
This month GOMA is celebrating monsters … Read More
Let’s face it… PART 2
April 26, 2013 | Matilda ButlerSome would say that learning from the best is how you master your art. I wouldn’t disagree. So why am I drawing lessons from the worst you ask? Because it is so hilarious. Additionally, it doesn’t take a genius to … Read More
Scanography – The Art of Scanning
April 19, 2013 | Matilda ButlerWhoever said the office life was a boring one? Â Surely that so-and-so never had a close look at the office scanner. Because if they had, I mean, if they seriously checked that machine out, their mind would have blown up … Read More
A Little Brisbane History
April 12, 2013 | Matilda ButlerBrisbane is not the little town it once was. In fact it has grown up into a beautiful, cultural and diverse city with a bit of history to call its own.
The re-opening came after a three year wait. The Brisbane Museum was set-up temporarily on Ann Street but now calls Brisbane City Hall home.
The Scrapbook Sketches
April 5, 2013 | Matilda ButlerI may not be the world’s greatest artist, but in my free time, I don’t mind “doodling” (as they put it) in my sketchbook.
Usually by the end of the sketch I’m annoyed about something I screwed up and I … Read More
Easter Art Enthusiasm
March 28, 2013 | Matilda ButlerIt’s Friday, March 29. It’s the best Friday you’ll have all year because, dear readers, it’s Good Friday. If you’re anything like me, you can’t help but participate in the kid’s Easter egg hunt on the sly. My brothers and … Read More
Let’s face it…
March 22, 2013 | Matilda ButlerHow many times have you sat down and in a moment of pure inspiration thought, “I’m going to draw a face.”? In your mind you begin to imagine all of its features from the eyes to the nose to the … Read More
Artist Hive – An Interview
March 20, 2013 | Matilda ButlerYou may have heard us drop the name, “Artist Hive” by now. You may also know that this hive of artists is showcasing their work at our event tomorrow night. What you may not know, is exactly who they are, … Read More