Margaret Olley was a famous Australian painter and philanthropist. She is best known for her intimate interiors and still life paintings. Famous Margaret Olley artworks include “Chinese Screen with Still Life", “Marigolds and Limes”, "Still Life with Leaves", "Ranunculus and Pears", "Late Afternoon", "Portrait in the Mirror", "Clivias", "Wildflowers in the Kitchen", "Yellow … [Read more...] about Margaret Olley Quotes on Art
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Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Marilyn Monroe was a famous American actress, singer and glamour model. She is best known for being a pop culture icon and figurehead of the sexual revolution of the 1950s and 1960s. Popular Marilyn Monroe films include “The Seven Year Itch", “Bus Stop”, "Some Like It Hot", "The Misfits", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "There's No Business Like Show Business", and "How to Marry a … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Paul Gauguin Quotes on Art
Paul Gauguin was a famous French Post-Impressionist painter and printmaker. He is best known for his paintings of the French Polynesian island of Tahiti where he painted the people and landscape. Famous Paul Gauguin paintings include “The Yellow Christ (Le Christ jaune)”, "Night Café at Arles, (Mme Ginoux)", “Young Girl with a Fan (Jeune fille à l'éventail)”, "Where Do We Come … [Read more...] about Paul Gauguin 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
Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Damien Hirst is a popular British conceptual artist and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. He's one of the richest artists alive. His 2 day Sotheby's art auction of 218 works called "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" raised $198 million USD in 2008. He produces paintings, sculpture, installations, and prints. Famous Damien Hirst artworks include “Pharmacy”, … [Read more...] about Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
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