Beginners need to remember that pastels can be used as a drawing AND painting medium. This makes them unique and versatile.
Once again, practice, practice, practice. This is essential to mastering the use of pastels and the basics of drawing.
You can also incorporate other mediums as tools besides pastels.… [ read more ]
The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra ACT. Exhibition dates from 4th December 2009 to 5th April 2010.
Post-impressionism from the Musee d’Orsay, featuring 112 works of some of the best known artists of modern art. It includes famous works by van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin as well as many others.
It’s summer in Brisbane, Australia, but it’s raining cats and dogs as the humidity rises, and the well-pawed look to cover up without compromising style. From extra small to large, water proof light jackets and ‘hoodies’ are available in an array of colourful designs to suit most tastes. Shopping is… [ read more ]
Greetings fellow paw-pals. Today I’m once again a whisker away from the dog-house as I try to negotiate the do’s and dont’s of the human/doggy art of interaction and negotiation. Interaction being my part in chewing up mum’s favourite leather sandles and a lot of yelling, and negotiation as mum… [ read more ]
Japan – A Chihauhau puppy has been born with a natural love heart marking in his fur. Heart-kun became an instant hit around the world and has appeared on various television programs. He is said to have brought his owners good luck and now everybody wants to own him. Ozedog… [ read more ]
Ozedog reports significant rainfall and no walks as bad weather lashes Queensland and other parts of Australia this week. Good news for the farmers, bad news for softpaws who prefer their walks warm and comfy with an afternoon breeze and a touch of sunshine.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/17/2822573.htm?section=justin/
Breaking local news from Brisbane, Australia, Ozedog weathers the storm at the Esplanade at Wynnum. Freak high tides made the going difficult for walks this summer as waves lashed the parks and walkways recently. Ozedog reports unusual high tides and frustrating days indoors as the wild weather whips around the… [ read more ]
Greetings, fellow armchair accessories and advisors. My advice for the day is to get in early for those extra pats, as there may be a short-fall sometime in the near future based on cause and effect. The cause being me and my attitude and the effect on mum’s mood at… [ read more ]
2010 is HUGE in dog fashion. Mum is not the only accessory I need for the walk in the park. It’s summer in Brisbane, but it’s a good time to start thinking about stocking up for some special thingies for winter. Just quietly I think I’ve put on some Christmas… [ read more ]
Australia 2009. Queensland boating dog lost at sea for months after falling overboard is found on St Bees Island off the Queensland coast. The hardy little furball is now reunited with mum and dad, enjoying the good life once again in air-conditioned comfort. We here at Newzhoundz can all breath… [ read more ]
