Marji Hill

Inspired by Country

An Artist's Journey Back to Nature Landscape Painting with Gouache

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Celebrate your creativity, be inspired by Country, and learn the essential elements of painting Country with gouache. Journey back to nature to Springbrook National Park where Marji Hill, Australian artist and author of more than 65 publications, introduces the concept of plein air painting using the most versatile, daring and expressive of mediums - gouache. Be introduced to the qualities of gouache, its history, its versatility and the tool kit for painting outdoors Master the art of painting compelling outdoor compositions to create beautifully expressive subjects and themes Learn from this hands-on guide the time-honoured techniques of painting with gouache Escape day-to-day existence and experience mindfulness at its best Journey into Australia's antiquity with a snapshot of how Indigenous Australians responded to Country through art and ceremony Richly informative, beautifully illustrated with Marji's own paintings. Perfect for all artists who want to paint in the open air. It's for those who want to understand that art making outdoors in Australia springs not only from an Impressionist tradition but from Australian antiquity as well. Be inspired by Country, appreciate its historical and cultural implications, and experience it beyond the simple visual perspective.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Prison Tree Press
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9780992411879
• ISBN-10: 0992411874
• Artikelnr.: 63002703

Autorenporträt

Marji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic realms.Her journey into the world of Reconciliation and education began during her tenure as a Research Fellow in Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra. Marji's extensive body of work spanning over seventy books, predominantly focuses on Australia's First Nations people.Among her notable publications is the seminal bibliography Black Australia. She was Project Coordinator for the official Australian Government publication on First Nations people, Australian Aboriginal Culture. Collaborating with esteemed figures such as Al Grassby, Marji co-authored Six Australian Battlefields, an exploration of Australia's hidden history published by Angus and Robertson and later by Allen & Unwin.In 2000, Marji together with Alex Barlow published the nine-volume Macmillan Encyclopedia of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples, cementing her status as a leading authority in Indigenous studies. Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified in The Apology: Saying Sorry To The Stolen Generations. In recent years, Marji has expanded her literary repertoire to encompass self-improvement and self-help genres, offering insights into staying young, growing old, and finding inspiration from the natural world.Outside of her literary pursuits, Marji's passion for painting has been a lifelong endeavour. Trained formally at the ANU School of Art & Design in the 1980s, she has showcased her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, her painting "Jupiter's Lucky Strike" commemorates the discovery of gold by First Nations boy Jupiter Mosman.Marji's artistic talents have garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, with her paintings gracing private collections worldwide and being featured in institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Australian Catholic University collections.A seasoned traveller, Marji has journeyed extensively, offering her expertise as a consultant and motivational speaker while nurturing her artistic endeavours. She continues to inspire through her writing, painting, coaching, and publishing leaving an indelible mark on both the literary and artistic landscapes.