Fred Williams was a famous Australian painter and printmaker. He is best known for his Australian landscapes which showed the country in a way that had never been seen before. Famous Fred Williams paintings include “You Yangs Landscape", “Waterfall Polyptych”, "Trees on Hillside II", "Evening Sky, Upwey", "Lysterfield", "Guthega Landscape", "Landscape with a Goose", "Boab … [Read more...] about Fred Williams Quotes about Art
Australian Artists
You've made it to our list of famous Australian artists in the Art in Australia section of the ArtQuotes.net website. Here you will find notable working artists and those from the history of Australian art. It includes all artists who create works of art. To find a more specific type of artist like a painter or a sculptor return to the Art in Australia hub.
Famous Australian Artists
- Arthur Boyd - Art Quotes - Famous Australian painter, potter and printmaker known for his depictions of the Australian landscape.
- John Brack - Art Quotes - 20th century Australian painter, draftsman, and printmaker famous for his depictions of life in Australia.
- Elisabeth Cummings - Art Quotes - Popular Australian female artist known for her landscape paintings and prints of Australia.
- William Dobell - Art Quotes - Australian portrait painter and Archibald Prize winner with his controversial Joshua Smith portrait.
- Ken Done - Art Quotes - Famous Australian artist known for his brightly colored expressive paintings of the Sydney Harbour and life in Australia.
- Russell Drysdale - Art Quotes - Notable Australian painter and draughtsman who painted the Australian outback and the people in it.
- James Gleeson - Art Quotes - Notable Australian gay artist, painter, poet, arts writer and surrealist.
- Emily Kngwarreye - Art Quotes - Famous Australian Aboriginal artist known for her contemporary looking paintings steeped in traditional history and culture.
- Frederick McCubbin - Art Quotes - Popular Australian painter associated with the Heidelberg School of painters and Australian Impressionism.
- Albert Namatjira - Art Quotes - Famous Aboriginal Australian artist known for his watercolor landscape painting of the Australian outback.
- Margaret Olley - Art Quotes - Notable Australian painter and philanthropist known for her still life and home interior paintings.
- John Olsen - Art Quotes - Famous landscape painter and printmaker known for his pictures of the Australian outback.
- Lloyd Rees - Art Quotes - Notable Australian artist famous for his wonderful landscape paintings, drawings and prints.
- Tom Roberts - Art Quotes - English born Australian painter associated with the Heidelberg School of painters and Australian Impressionism.
- Sidney Nolan - Art Quotes - Renowned Australian artist famous for his Ned Kelly series of paintings depicting the bushranger and outlaw.
- Jeffrey Smart - Art Quotes - Famous Australian painter of urban landscapes and the people that live in them.
- Grace Cossington Smith - Art Quotes - Famous Australian female painter and one of the pioneering modernists in the country.
- Arthur Streeton - Art Quotes - Famous Australian impressionist painter associated with the Heidelberg School of artists.
- Brett Whiteley - Art Quotes - Famous Australian painter, printmaker and sculptor known for his sensual line.
- Fred Williams - Art Quotes - Influential Australian artist who painted the landscapes of Australia like no painter before him.
See also Australian Arts or Art Worldwide.
Arthur Boyd Quotes about Art
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
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
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
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