The Emotional and Energetic Value of Hand-Painted Artwork vs. Digital-Only Art I’ve been painting for many years now—since high school, in fact (which makes it more than just ‘many years’ 😃). Back then, when I was thinking about a career, art wasn’t seen as a serious occupation. So, I chose the next best thing: Commercial […]
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Initial painting of footballer at Waverley Park Although my topic of interest is more regularly in line with cultural themes that describe a place or a specific art feature, this week was a bit different for me. Last week, I visited The Last Piece, a cafe in Wheelers Hill that overlooks the Hawthorn football club’s
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Why Australian artists still call Victoria Home Australia’s artistic landscape is as vast and varied as its geography, stretching from the pristine coastal regions to the rugged Outback. Yet, few places capture the spirit of this diversity quite like the state of Victoria. Known for its bustling cultural capital, Melbourne, Victoria embraces a range of
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Painting – Watercolour Only Referring back to the original photo to check colours, tones and details etc., I recreated this scene yet again. This time I only used watercolour paints. After getting the pencil line down, I laid a light wash as a base that I would later build upon layer by layer. Finally, I
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Painting – Ink pen base with watercolour This was where things started when I created my painting using a line ink base. After the initial pencil sketch, I drew in the details with a fountain pen. Then I moved into the watercolour base colours. This wash will help in creating the light areas and depth
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Why I Wanted to Paint These Beautiful Beach Huts in Edithvale I have looked at these beach huts at Edithvale many times. They add so much character to this beach and anyone who has been there would know them. Click Here To Visit The Artful Voyager Store Every time we went there I would consider
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I created this illustration following my trip to Greece a year ago. I was sitting at a coffee shop having my breakfast when a cute little sparrow flew over and sat on the edge of my water-glass. I sat back and let it relax there, till it proceeded to jump onto my breakfast plate and
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A Review Of The Curator’s Talk at the NGV On Tuesday 11th December 2024, the NGV presented an interesting talk held by the curators and established art researchers of the National Gallery of Victoria, in Melbourne. The talk was undertaken to promote the ongoing Art Journal, created and distributed by the NGV. In these presentations,
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Your Pathway to Art Appreciation and Connection At Art Voyager, we believe art isn’t just something you look at; it’s an experience, a journey that lets you see the world through new eyes. I’m Eva Zonnios, your curator and guide, and I invite you to explore the profound joy of art with us. For those
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Why the National Gallery of Victoria Deserves a Place on Every Art Lover’s Itinerary The National Gallery of Victoria – A Cultural Haven for Art Lovers and Travelers Alike Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) stands as Australia’s oldest and most prestigious public art museum. With an awe-inspiring collection
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