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Zhong Chen
Zhong Chen Zhong Chen © Self-portrait on a horse. Finalist 2011 Archibald Prize. Standing in front of Zhong Chen's self portrait at the 2011 Archibald at Tarrawarra Museum of Art,… More…
Sioux Dollman
Sioux Dollman In the case of this Yarra Valley Open Studio artist, it's all about the house. As these photos will attest, Sioux Dollman has applied her background in sculpture to… More…
Xenia Stefanescu-finalist again.
Xenia Stefanescu- finalist again Xenia Stefanescu ©. Self Portrait Finalist 2011 Portia Geach Memorial Award. I've just heard that Xenia Stefanescu has been selected as a finalist… More…
Savaad Felich
Savaad Felich A week ago, I set off in the rain and the cold to visit Savaad Felich at his studio in Toolangi. The Yarra Valley looks wonderful on a sunny day with blue skies… More…
Archibald Finalist- Kate Tucker
Archibald Finalist- Kate Tucker Kate Tucker Melody (you’re the only one who saves me) – portrait of Missy Higgins, 2012 acrylic on linen, 155 x 125cm © Kate Tucker Archibald… More…
Michael Peck-Archibald Finalist 2012
Michael Peck-Archibald Finalist 2012 Michael Peck Self-portrait in the image of my son, 2012 oil on linen 206 x 237.5cm ©Michael Peck Archibald Finalist 2012 Did I use the word… More…
Yarra Valley Open Studios Artist- Ember Fairbairn
Yarra Valley Open Studio's Artist- Ember Fairbairn This weekend will see artists across the Yarra Valley open their studios to the public. I've had a great time catching up with… More…
2011 Archibald Preview
2011 Archibald Preview Ben Quilty © Margaret Olley 2011 Archibald Prize Winner Today I attended the preview of the 2011 Archibald at Tarrawarra Museum of Art. My advice to you… More…
Margaret McLoughlin
Margaret McLoughlin Margaret McLoughlin is experimenting with encaustic painting. This series of three encaustic paintings on board, are among her first explorations in this… More…
Archibald Finalist Ken Done
Ken Done Archibald Finalist Ken Done and partner Judy made the trip from Sydney for the festivities at TarraWarra Museum of Art, for the opening of the 2011 Archibald Prize. I… More…
Tim Peel
Tim Peel Photograph courtesy of the artist. One of my initial inspirations for starting Isiiad was the Yarra Valley Open Studio Program. I was truly gobsmacked by the talent on my… More…
Jeremy Shub wields a mean chainsaw
Jeremy Shub wields a mean chainsaw. Photograph by Jeremy Shub© Courtesy of the artist. Jeremy Shub is my latest find in the Yarra Valley. He is a resident of the co-operative… More…
Farewell the Archibald
Farewell the Archibald Juan Ford Ultrapilgrim, oil on linen, 168cm x 214cm © Juan Ford Archibald Finalist 2012 The 2012 Archibald closed at TarraWarra Museum of Art on the 8th of… More…
Yering Station
Yering Station Maria Coyle©, Children Chatting, ceramic (in foreground). A very good friend regards Yering Station as the best place to eat in the Yarra Valley. Sadly, when I went… More…
Michelle Mischkulnig
Michelle Mischkulnig Who could resist the riot of colour that is a hallmark of Michelle Mischkulnig's textiles. Judging from the huge success of her recent exhibition at Yering… More…
The Lomandra Project
The Lomandra Project and Wendy Jane Sheppard The third stop on my Healesville shop crawl, The Artist's Lounge revealed two great artists, weaver Adrienne Kneebone and painter… More…
Malcolm Peel's labyrinthine studio reflects his work.
Malcolm Peel's labyrinthine studio reflects his work. Labyrinth is the best word to describe Malcolm Peel's studio. 'Invitations' to walk up and down the corridors and explore the… More…
Antonio Villella revisited.
Antonio Villella revisited. Great news!! Antonio Villella is having an exhibition of his work in Malvern. My friend and I were very taken with the same fruitwood sculpture. What… More…
Mud Glass Metal
Mud Glass Metal Four local studios ply their wares in the last stop on my Healesville shop crawl, Mud Glass Metal. As the name implies, ceramics, glassware and jewellery are on… More…
Antonio Villella
Antonio Villella I'm up early this morning to write this as Antonio is bringing one of his sculptures over to Isiiad this morning. We're going to see if it fits in the spot that I… More…