Arthur Boyd is a famous Australian painter, printmaker and potter. He is best known for his paintings of the Australian landscape, especially his depictions of Bundanon on the Shoalhaven River. Famous Arthur Boyd works include “Reflected Bride 1”, "Three Shearers Playing for a Bride", “Lovers in a Boat”, "Chained Figure and Bent Tree", "Melbourne Burning", "River Bank and Four … [Read more...] about Arthur Boyd Quotes about Art
Art in Australia
All things Art & Australia live in this area of the ArtQuotes.net website. So famous Australian artists, painters, musicians, printmakers, sculptors and more. Who's your favorite Australian artist?
- Australian Artists - The list of Australian artists includes all types of notable artists.
- Australian Draftsmen - Find famous Australian draftsmen which includes artists known for their drawing expertise. Fine artists and commercials artists.
- Australian Painters - Directory of famous Australian painters who used oils, acrylics, watercolors, and other paint mediums.
- Australian Printmakers - Notable Australian print artists known for their printmaking, etchings, posters and other graphic works.
- Australian Sculptors - List of famous Australian sculptors and artists who worked in 3D.
- Australian Women - List of famous Australian women artists, creatives, photographers, art collectors, and other notable females.
We'll be adding to the Australian art section regularly. See other countries listed on the Art Worldwide section.
Sidney Nolan Quotes on Art
Sidney Nolan is a famous Australian painter and artist. He is best known for his paintings of the infamous outlaw and bushranger Ned Kelly with his stylized steel armor helmet. Famous Sidney Nolan works include “Ned Kelly”, "The Trial", “Death of Constable Scanlon”, "Pretty Polly Mine", "First-class Marksman", "The Defence of Aaron Sherritt", and "Policeman in Wombat … [Read more...] about Sidney Nolan Quotes on Art
Robert Hughes Quotes on Art
Robert Hughes is a famous Australian writer, historian, television presenter and art critic. He is best known for being the art critic at the Time magazine and for his influential books and television programs. Famous Robert Hughes books include “American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America”, "The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change", "The Fatal Shore", … [Read more...] about Robert Hughes Quotes on Art
Emily Kame Kngwarreye Quotes on Art
Emily Kame Kngwarreye is a famous Australian Aboriginal painter. She is an Anmatyerre artist best known for her bold, contemporary-looking paintings that were actually steeped in the tradition and history of her people. Famous Emily Ngwarray or Emily Kame Kngwarreye works include “Awelye”, "Bush Yam Dreaming", "Earth's Creation", “Anwerlarr Angerr (Big yam)”, "Ntange Dreaming", … [Read more...] about Emily Kame Kngwarreye Quotes on Art
William Dobell Quotes on Art
Sir William Dobell is a famous Australian portrait painter and draftsman. He is best known for his wonderfully expressive portraits with elongated features. His controversial Archibald Prize winning "Portrait of an Artist" (Joshua Smith) made him a household name in Australia when the result was contested in court. Famous William Dobell works include “Dame Mary Gilmore”, … [Read more...] about William Dobell Quotes on Art
Elisabeth Cummings Quotes on Art
Elisabeth Cummings is a famous Australian painter and printmaker. She is best known for her depictions of the Australian landscape in both painting and printmaking. Famous Elisabeth Cummings works include “Harbour Lights”, "Journey through the studio", "Stones and Wild Flowers", "Studio In The Bush", “Arkaroola Landscape” and "After the wet, Elcho Island". Mini biography: … [Read more...] about Elisabeth Cummings Quotes on Art
Albert Namatjira Quotes on Art
Albert Namatjira is a famous Australian Aboriginal painter. He is a Western Arrernte artist best known for his watercolor landscape paintings of the Australian outback. Famous Albert Namatjira works include “Central Australian Landscape”, "Standley Chasm", "Hermannsburg Mission with Mt Hermannsburg in Background", “Haasts Bluff”, "Macdonnell Ranges", and "Ghost Gums, James … [Read more...] about Albert Namatjira Quotes on Art
Lloyd Rees Quotes about Art
Lloyd Rees is a famous Australian painter, printmaker and draftsman. He is best known for his Australian landscape paintings, prints and drawings. Famous Lloyd Rees works include “The Road to Berry”, "Morning on the Harbour, Hunters Hill", "A Tribute to France", “The Distant Derwent”, "Three boats - Lane Cove River", and "The Harbour from McMahons Point". Mini biography: … [Read more...] about Lloyd Rees Quotes about Art
Dion Archibald
Re-post from July 2003. I'll be reposting the artist profiles that I did over the years on the ArtQuotes.net website. I wasn't planning to after the complete redesign but people kept asking where they disappeared to and I profiled some pretty cool artists over the years. Some of the artists have also passed away unfortunately, so I think it'll be good to keep a record of their … [Read more...] about Dion Archibald
Brett Whiteley Biography
Famous Australian painter, draftsman and sculptor. Brett Whiteley was a prolific artist but he struggled with addiction which hindered his growth and cut his life short. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Here's some Brett Whiteley Quotes and Sayings. Popular Brett Whiteley paintings include “Untitled Red Painting”, “Self Portrait in the … [Read more...] about Brett Whiteley Biography
Ken Done Quotes about Art
Ken Done is an influential twentieth century Australian painter and colorist. He is best known for his bold and colorful paintings of Sydney, the Australian outback and coral reefs. Done made his own path in art as he was mostly shunned by the art establishment. He put his colorful prints on t-shirts, bedding, tea towels, bikinis, posters, calendars, and much more. He also … [Read more...] about Ken Done Quotes about Art
Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art
Brett Whiteley is an influential twentieth century Australian painter, draftsman and sculptor. He's known for his large interiors, landscapes, views of the Sydney Harbour from his Lavender Bay home, and for his mastery of line. Whiteley was a prolific artist but he struggled with addiction which hindered his growth and cut his life short. He produced paintings, drawings, … [Read more...] about Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art