Get Inspired: Thoughts, how-to’s & reflections about art, lifestyle and wellness.
“You wake from dreams of doom and.. for a moment.. You know: beyond all the gestures, the only real thing, love’s calm unwavering flame in the half-light of an early dawn.” Dag Hammarskjöld
Artist Profile: Martin Johnson Heade – Painter, Botanist, Explorer.
Martin Johnson Heade was an American painter who lived from 1819 to 1904. He was best known for his luminous still lifes of flowers, birds, and landscapes, particularly from his time in Brazil. Heade was relatively unknown during his lifetime but shot to fame and popularity, in the 20th century for this series of paintings inspired by plants and animal life in South America.
Art for the soul: Four artworks to promote healing and vitality.
I’ve always believed in the healing nature of art, and its ability to change someone’s day for the better. This is why I’m excited to share with you a collection of four prints to promote healing and well-being.
Halloween Edition: Witches of History and Art.
In honour of Halloween aka Samhain, it’s only fitting to look at some of the most alluring representations of witches in history and art. It’s the time of the year when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest.
Witches have been known over the centuries as those who have the most power in making this connection with the spirit world.
Read on to explore history’s most mystical witches and artists’ varying depictions of these skilled and sometimes misunderstood beings.
Astrology Series: Aquarius the Water-bearer.
Follow along the Astrology series, where I, Imogen Rolfe, embark on a journey of turning myself into each of the zodiac signs with full costume, hair and make-up made and designed in the studio.
Within Astrology, there lie thousands of years of history, science, myth and legend. Second in line – Aquarius the Water-bearer.
Artist Profile: William Blake – Poet, Painter, Printmaker.
One of Britain’s most influential figures, William Blake, a painter, poet and printmaker lived in a time of great opposing views. Labelled by some as a madman as industry and revolution began to grow, there was also the need for enlightenment and spiritual awakening within the world. An influential few, who trusted in Blake’s visions that sought the betterment of the human race, gave him the encouragement to continue with his life’s work. He achieved many great things, but one that stands out the most was the idea of immortality, as his art and poetry still ring true today, bringing light to the dark and wisdom to a world on the brink of collapse.
Astrology Series: Capricorn the Sea-Goat
Follow along the Astrology series, where I, Imogen Rolfe, embark on a journey of turning myself into each of the zodiac signs with full costume, hair and make-up made and designed in the studio.
Within Astrology, there lie thousands of years of history, science, myth and legend. First up – Capricorn the Sea-Goat
Artist Profile: Léon Bakst
Of the many iconic artists and creatives who worked with and designed for the Ballets Russes Leon Bakst was arguably the most memorable.
Anitya: Solo Exhibition Invite
Here’s to third time lucky inviting you to and announcing my upcoming solo exhibition at Off the Kerb gallery “Anitya”.
Art of the Day: Primavera by Sandro Botticelli
Spring has sprung and what better artwork to share than the masterpiece by Botticelli – Primavera.
Portrait Series: Pieris and the Muses
Flowers tell a lot of stories – they both inspire and are inspired by mythology. Read about Pieris and the Muses.
How to draw: Quotes from the greats to get you inspired
Are you an artist out of inspiration? Lacking in motivation? Go back to the drawing-board and learn from some of history's finest artists to get back to where you need to be.
Artist Profile: Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis was a French painter known for his symbolistic artworks including the series of paintings about the mythologic story of Psyche of the same name.
The September Issue: Cleaning
Wherever you are in the world if you’re feeling the overwhelm, why not try out the latest trend? - The September Clean.
Isolation Creation Self Portrait Series: Lilith
Being caught up in quarantine here in Melbourne for so long now, I’ve been forced to go deep within myself to search for aspects that in the past I had ignored or pushed aside. It felt natural and safe to explore this side of myself through creating this series, the emotion, pain, magic and untapped potential.
Design Focus: London Design Festival
House of Rolfe presented for the first time, the Australia Collection - a line of printed textiles and silk scarves made exclusively in the UK using only natural fibres and dyes.
Poem Sunday: The Dormouse and the Doctor by A.A. Milne
There once was a Dormouse who lived in a bed Of delphiniums (blue) and geraniums (red) And all the day long he'd a wonderful view Of geraniums (red) and delphiniums (blue)
Artist Profile: Jacques Joseph Tissot
Jacques-Joseph Tissot was born in 1836, in Nantes in a seaport on the French coast. He travelled to Paris to study at Ecole des Beaux-Arts where he met and became friends with James McNiell Whistler and Edgar Degas.
Fashion Friday: How to Style a Bandeau with a Silk Scarf
There’s no doubt that scarves have blasted back onto the scene over the last few years. Influenced by holidaying Europeans, streetwear and notable celebrities - the use of scarves has extended from mere classic styles to bandeau wearing girls and guys alike.
The Tarot: Queen of Swords
It is a card for reminding you to look at at your current situation and past actions. Be aware of those who approach you and any opportunities coming towards you that may encourage bad choices. She reminds you, don’t repeat old habits and patterns that will cause you to be held back.