by Alan Todd | Nov 19, 2022 | Art, Artist, Opinion, Painting
In the early 1700s, Art in the hands of a painter and interior designer such as the Belgian painter Watteau or the French painter Fragonard became ‘visions of a life divorced from hardship….a dream-life of picnics in fairy parks where it never rains….where...
by Alan Todd | Nov 11, 2022 | Art, Artist, Artwork, Opinion
While I appreciate the depth of feeling and the inequalities associated with money spent on fripperies such as art while existential climate threats loom large, soup, glue and mashed potatoes thrown or smeared on works of art are going to do little more than...
by Alan Todd | Oct 31, 2022 | Art, Artist, Artwork, Opinion
I was recently contacted by a New York gallery offering representation. To say the least I was surprised and politely asked how they had found me half a world away. Apparently, it was the accidental discovery of my website and of course I was flattered that...
by Alan Todd | Oct 10, 2022 | Artist, Artwork, Opinion
I’ve gone through life as an artist believing that there is a higher purpose to Art – something over and above mere existence. I’m not talking about religious revelation, metaphysics or existentialism but that intangible, immeasurable quality where paint or any other...
by Alan Todd | Sep 17, 2022 | Art, Artist, Artwork, digital art, Opinion
Once upon a time I had a conversation with a West Australian artist who enjoyed a great deal of success in his home state, nationwide, and had at least one book written about him. His name is seldom heard these days. His house, and a covered walkway to the...
