Vin Maskell points us at some more fine Jim Pavlidis work. (Jim has done two Almanac covers – Richo in 2008 and G. Ablett in 2011)
Footy Art (thanks to Warwick Green and the Herald Sun)
April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Check out the footy art that Warwick Green highlights in this excellent piece in the Herald Sun.
AFL Round 2 – SK v GWS, WB v NM: My Favourite Things
April 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Saints have a 100% winning record after two rounds and rather than getting ahead of herself, Yvette just floats along for the ride. Between art, footy, baseball and family, her life continues to be full to the brim.
Almanac artists will paint you the world’s most personal gift
March 26, 2014 by 12 Comments
Looking for a brilliant gift? Get one of our artists to knock up a portrait.
Long Weekend
March 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell kicks back on the deck for a gloriously technicolour weekend of backyard cricket.
Peptides (exhibition at RMIT) extended to Feb 21
February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes exhibition ‘Peptides’ continues this week, after an excellent exploration led by Dr Chris McAuliffe.
When Footy Meets Art Meets Peptides Meets Celebrity Meets Society: The Story of an Art Exhibition
January 31, 2014 by 5 Comments
Steve Alomes exhibition opened at RMIT yesterday. He describes (and explains) the works, some of which can be seen here. [Get along. Ed]
The Art of Swing
January 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ever wondered what happened to cricket discards that don’t make the cut as Channel 9 commentators? Old cricket balls; scoresheets; English batsmen and ageing off spinners? Paul McGrath turns them into fascinating art. Check out his exhibition details here.
What do you want on your Toast?
December 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
A summer-time treat from the Almanac’s artist-in-residence Kate Birrell. A tasty treat. Pretty as a picture.
The Footy Almanac 2013 cover art
October 30, 2013 by 30 Comments
This year, The Footy Almanac cover has been painted by Melbourne artist (and Almanac contributor) Kate Birrell who has captured Luke Hodge and his driving left foot. Here’s a bit about Kate, and a bit from Kate, expressing her love of the everyday. (Kate’s original painting is up for auction – Ed)
Almanac Art: Footy Fun Day
September 20, 2013 by 7 Comments
You may have seen Jack Riewoldt riding to school on his bike this week. School kids are celebrating Footy Fun Day, or Footy Colours Day, this month by wearing their team colours in support of a charity.
Almanac art (pen and ink): Lunchtime Footy
August 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Kate Birrell’s young lad opened up about a game of lunchtime footy to his mum. It’s a story with a sad ending.
Almanac Art: Lounge Room Footy
August 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
I didn’t go to any footy games this weekend but for some reason I feel as if I did, and not one, but many.
Almanac Art (pen and ink): Game by the Beach
July 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
Boys love a muddy oval (and a bit of footy, too).
Almanac art (pen and ink): Sunday’s Game
July 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
For those not familiar with the routine of Sunday Morning Junior Footy….the parents are as much part of the game as the kids are. This is a game that operates in much the same way as a theatrical work in that it has many roles to be filled.
Back to my old drawing board
April 14, 2013 by 14 Comments
Inspired by his children and other footy artists, Jeff Dowsing salvages some footy artwork from a yellowing old scrap-book he feared lost.
Art exhibition opening
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Resident Almanac artist, Yvette Wroby, advises the Annual Paint in the Park Exhibition of the Glen Eira Artists Society will be held from Wednesday, December 4-16, in the Annexe of the Glen Eira Gallery
Marathons and the off-season of footy
October 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby is filling her off-season with painting and Rodriguez the Sugar Man.
Knacker a finalist in National Playwright competition
October 10, 2012 by 3 Comments
Almanacker Neil Anderson is a finalist in this year’s National Playwright Competition and will perform his play, ‘Michelangelo Wore Blundstones’, later this month.
Grand Final Infographic
September 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens uses Grand Final week inspiration to produce a super infograph.
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