Aussie Art Archives - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

The Secret Language of Trees

February 25, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Aussie Art, Australia, Australiana

The creativity gene passed me by. So did most (all?) of the essential abilities and skills required for success at the Arts. And being described as ‘artisan’, ‘inventive’ or ‘patient’ is about as likely as me ever winning the Archibald Prize. So back in the dark ages when I picked up my first (film) camera and peered through the viewfinder,[…]

Australian Watercolours made EASY!

November 3, 2013 Red Nomad OZ Aussie Art, Australia, Australiana

There are only a few small obstacles standing between me and international superstardom as a painter. Things like talent, aptitude and skill. Patience. Vision. Technique and vision. Ability and patience. Artistic temperament, creativity and patience. And a pathological inability to starve in a garret. Or starve anywhere … So I got all excited when I saw how this reflection of trees in[…]

Aussie Outdoor Art #1 – Blackall, Queensland

June 22, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Aussie Art, Blackall, Far North Queensland, Outback

The Australian landscape has provided the inspiration behind many creative and artistic endeavours. Some, for example, use their powers for good, and write poetry, books or music. Others, on the other hand, produce blog posts about Australia’s Scenic Public Toilets. BUT … there are those who capture the essence of OZ by creating artistic installations that reflect and define the[…]