http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/art-blog.html This blog will keep you up-to date with what's new at Art in Tropical Australia. en-us tropical paintings Thu, 23 May 2013 08:12:56 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:12:56 -0400 art-in-tropical-australia.com http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/markets-in-tropical-australia.html2f0e31ee5273c8d4d6c7a60f18ac922aMarkets in Tropical Australia, such as Port Douglas Sunday markets, are a magnet for visitors and locals. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:12:53 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/mixed-media-collage-art.htmld9c95313e908506750bc1d4e3c46db58Mixed media collage art becomes decorative, floral, large art prints. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:21:30 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/designer-silk-scarves.htmldf82e59235b0bdb5a8a87c51c584c0b7These new designer silk scarves are based on photographs and drawings of flowers. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:30:10 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/teho-ropeyarn-exhibition.html47f8f1cd6b9db71fce71b7f6ce8d93fd2012 Primavera artist Teho Ropeyarn, Cairns-based originally from Injinoo, Cape York Peninsula, will launch his solo print exhibition ‘Mandang Ikamba’ Thu, 23 May 2013 00:19:07 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/Australian-folklore-and-bushcraft.html1b2fd7b616aa7dbf9f972d4087005952Ron Edwards recorded tropical Australian folklore and bushcraft, music and song Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:38 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/art-glass-classes.htmlf114496dbf08ffebe379404044b1b038Art glass classes at Studio 8 Glass teach fused art glass, slumping and pate de verre. Thu, 2 May 2013 01:04:08 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/swim-with-whales-on-the-great-barrier-reef.html8926a5848abdb8a7bdd4ee6bd897faf2‘MEET THE MINKES’ THIS WINTER Swimming with minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef has just been voted one of the most “Incredible Travel Secrets in Australia” Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:36:05 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/fabric-designs.htmlae1a1c5a183e8f605c0451597990cc83These fabric designs in a cool silk and cotton mixture explore patterns in nature. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:42:33 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/creative-arts-workshops.html0bacff0c438e7723bc7dcfe74577e95eCreative Arts Workshops in Australia develop creativity and provide an in-depth tourism experience. Mon, 1 Apr 2013 02:13:46 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/fusion-by-sandy-edgar.html1976e182ab9ba737cb87f7e2043c62beFusion is a collection of artworks by emerging Cairns artist Sandy Edgar. The series was borne from his desire to merge his love of photography, digital Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:54:08 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/cairns-festival-2013.html85f11e6588e4af6c3a30f0b9760d0dffApplications open for Festival performers The floor is open for performers of all genres, skills and styles to put their hand up to be part of this year’s Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:50:48 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/how-to-paint-and-draw.htmla553db5f6ebc7e0f7b748da9083b7c59These how to paint and draw videos by North Queensland artists are entertaining as well as instructive. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:21:54 -0400 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/political-controversy-heats-up.htmlbfb96b04da3a467a6d2d6686d7a39edeResidents of the small towns of Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree in Tropical North Queensland are lining up for a fight. It’s a fight for their futures, Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:21:21 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/a-sense-of-place-by-the-saltwater-creek-basketry-group.htmlde5f76f3570e2fd95b1cb2f64c182ec8A Sense of Place Saltwater Creek Basketry Group March 2nd - 30th, 2013 Cell Art Space 109 Lake Street, Cairns View Only Gallery - Open 24 Hours / 7 Days Sun, 3 Mar 2013 05:45:03 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/a-gift-from-the-sun.html849a3bffbed46cca36919acd2137858dLast weekend I joined a small group of artists from around South Australia and Victoria and undertook a two day workshop with print master Silvana Angelakis. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:04:09 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/new-designer-silk-scarves-develop.html29e95a106f80527fe9c035d08ecae2ebOn New Year’s Day I was collecting seaweed from the beach for my garden (it acts as an ‘all in one’ mulch and fertilizer). I had the whole beach to myself Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:04:50 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/women-in-the-arts-2013-states-of-play-contemporary-women-in-regional-arts-practice.html2d297a61a191e111ab6870e96a28593aThe spotlight will be on regional artists for Cairns’ Women in the Arts exhibition this year. States of Play: Contemporary Women in Regional Arts Practice Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:14:52 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/body-languages-margaret-genever-and-laurel-mckenzie-artroom-vivo-22-march-21-may-2013.html64908e096d21544206e0f6495d8721f8You are invited to an exhibition titled Body Languages by Margaret Genever and Laurel McKenzie at Art Room @ Vivo, Palm Cove, from 22 March to 21 May Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:35:14 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/designer-scarves.htmlcfc253d8e4f2ce7783ea43f13f5af779Fashionable designer scarves by Jill Booth explore the beauty of North Queensland's tropical ginger flowers. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:57:20 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/australian-television.html37d2f9fe42e827e3288e6a3aabfc98e4Australian television show, Put Some Colour in Your Life features tropical artists. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:46:44 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/tropical-paintings.htmld7249f7877b5130c66971a63c71b6751Tania Heben's tropical paintings of sugar cane plantations, Port Douglas markets and tropical flowering trees delight. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:35:30 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/vivlio-a-photographic-exhibition-by-sandy-edgar.html1a01e0f249be20a94c2fcee471867ba3VIVLIO - A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION BY SANDY EDGAR February 12th to 16th, 2013 at C.1907 Contemporary Art Space 1 Journey of discovery, 4 Cameras, 6 Years, Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:27:37 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/local-port-douglas-artist-wins-awards.html15dfcc6446dae9bced9c0f91eb3d10afYoshiko Kirby is an artist to watch. Over the last few years she has held several highly successful solo exhibitions, as well as having been involved in Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:25:20 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/site-map.html5795d97cc876f58cecbb966139c317dbThis site map lists glass artists,art retreats,australian art history information,sculpture and art events pages in an easily accessible format. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 03:09:24 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/creative-tourism.html7a2ce4a93f6dd271269eae45fe5db603 Creative Tourism in Australia becomes the new reason for travel. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 03:03:46 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/art-tutor.htmlfbfad4989f766b9a96cf91aaa79df393Hundreds of Art Tutor videos teach you how to paint and draw with confidence - Review.. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 07:44:18 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/e-book-reviews.html4669b4841ac2da83b7492cd3e7161f06These art e-book reviews will help you to choose your best e-book downloads. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 07:42:50 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/australian-gemstones.htmld59b0e5ed7e6967aea1fb52e46c6cd1aAustralian gemstones, used often in Australian jewelry, are of extremely high quality and beauty. Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:24:43 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/art-journals.html9419d0b5d621698af88234ae86d5c421Art journals have been used traditionally by artists to quickly record experiences and insights for their work. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:13:03 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/car-bodies-by-francesca-rosa.html129a07a89cab7a240862ce2621f1a414Car Bodies - a photographic exhibition by Francesca Rosa February 2nd to March 2nd, 2013 Cell Art Space - 109 Lake Street, Cairns. View Only Art Space Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:34:40 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/thursday-island.htmlabf771d42b906fc762dc1cd292c029d2Thursday Island cultural centre houses significant traditional and contemporary cultural artifacts. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:28:23 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/Torres-Strait-Islanders.htmlf2f5a2122e1978919777251cbbf4a217His family,Torres Strait Islanders and the arts community mourn the passing of Billy Missi. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:21:07 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/affordable-fine-art-giclees.html9383bca85d244a5fb6742391956424d4Jill Booth's affordable fine art giclees of the Australian tropics for sale. Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:04:13 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/watermark-exhibition-at-faculty-of-fine-arts-chiang-mai.html85d3a1cfa573b4625a7347bfb40fff02In recent years both Chiang Mai, Thailand and North Queensland, Australia have been subjected to heavy flooding, loss of lives, loss of property and devastation Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:39:01 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/abstract-tropical-paintings.htmldb76006c2e31fd4ba2442aee7ae83d01Abstract tropical paintings reflect the colour and excitement of Far North Queensland. Thu, 3 Jan 2013 01:33:03 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/abstract-acrylic-paintings.htmlfb85fc9b058c63572d07b4fbb7151501Abstract acrylic paintings show the essence of a subject. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:33:43 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/aboriginal-dreamtime.html97deae00ff2239702f5a29a72d2995bdAboriginal dreamtime explains creation, aboriginal history and spiritual belief systems. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:06:13 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/aboriginal-artwork.html03e4caed3f213a62d69538ef3c7be277Aboriginal artwork of tropical Australia is sought after internationally Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:52:11 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/aboriginal-art-symbols.html8a1a29deb2d2416e148ee63c8cd55bfaAboriginal art symbols help to tell dreamtime stories and preserve the spiritual life of aboriginal people through their connection with their ancestors and the land. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:52:05 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/free-arts-directory.htmle38a9d379949a8a970793309d79b0f49This free arts directory will help your arts group to be found! Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:23:18 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/your-articles.htmla8b75dd266f6bfb5082202e7102c8f19Please submit your articles about an art-related topic such as how to draw, make paper mache sculptures - or photograph the moon! Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:59:42 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/fine-arts-forum.htmlc8d04d85a5a0a7b9165179700d774fd0Join in our fine arts forum, give your opinion on art controversy or tell us about the latest art business news. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:34:12 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/grants-for-artists.html3c39e325039e1ed7f440534bce1b5189Grants for artists, art contests, art internships and jobs on offer. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:10:16 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/oil-painting-lessons.html6c322a8111b13fd7ae8dd97ded17c2a1 Online oil painting lessons with Delmus Phelps teach you the basics of classical painting methods. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:22:57 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/abstract-landscape-paintings.htmlf9992eff686c5d05b2033e24f236cbdfSemi abstract and abstract landscape paintings and ocean paintings, which often combine oil painting techniques with acrylic painting techniques, are for sale. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:46:47 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/still-life-drawings.htmlbd16906603b5b345155ab96ea566cd7fStill Life drawings as well as fruit and vegetable drawings develop into relief printing by Anna Curtis. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:57:56 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/tropical-family-vacation.html1fa84d587b376fa0ae5a93e3e3a81be6Enjoy a tropical family vacation in this pole house surrounded by tropical rainforest plants, with a tennis court, swimming pool - and an ocean view! Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:21:19 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/bradshaw-paintings.htmle198c03fef01fa40bb3ab4201666f483An exploration of Bradshaw paintings - ancient paintings in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:42:55 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/canal-strassenew-orleans1900.html62c55c3e39b949d3b3a2468189931842As a member of IArtists I elected to paint a street scene of what Canal Strasse may have looked like in 1900. An exhibit of more than 30 of the current Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:45:58 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/i-likeprintmaking-mondays.htmlaee3e0326c0f760d7b62cd62c19b88c0Welcome to what was my world of Printmaking on Mondays at DAB Studio Gallery in Mossman. Mondays meant to me...creativity and community with other artists Sun, 9 Dec 2012 06:08:47 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/cool-designs.html6596f861c7c3ae53153bef266d563d25Cool designs, t shirt designs and great painting ideas from Designing Kids. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:51:45 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/the-dog-show.htmlf0ff797c72e24da30af60f8367a163c6A special connection with dogs! A collection of handmade artist books exploring how we keep and retain our memories is just one of the feature pieces Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:21:57 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/the-rudolph-palm-cove-crafts-gift-fair.html6a6cb1c6593fd2b7efc6e506ac5ba356The annual convoy of the service vehicles (SES, Fire, Police, Ambulance etc.,) known as 'The Rudolph Event' is departing from Cairns City at 3pm, on Saturday, Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:18:52 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/online-painting.html06a67328c403150f03739f0e6c0d6413These fabulous online painting courses will soon have you painting like a ‘pro’. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:15:09 -0500 http://www.art-in-tropical-australia.com/LindaJackson.html29d87cf911f3c269b8854465781d192eAustralian fashion icon, Linda Jackson develops tropical images for her paintings and fashion designs. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:22:47 -0500