William Dobell painted the strapper in 1941
why did william dobell paint a portrait of joshua smith?
food and flowers
William dobell painted Joshua smith in 1943 Oil on Canvas - 107 x 76cm
Oil paint on canvas
Margaret Olley judged Ben Quilty in the travelling art scholarship and chose Ben to win. Since that day she has supported Ben.
William Dobell employed a range of techniques in his paintings, primarily focusing on oil paint and watercolor. He was known for his bold brushwork and use of color, often layering paint to create depth and texture. Dobell also utilized a method of simplification, emphasizing form and expression over detail, which contributed to the distinctive character of his portraits. His innovative approach combined realism with abstraction, allowing for emotional resonance in his subjects.
Margaret Olley painted "Still Life with Pink Fish" in 1990, and while the exact duration of the painting process is not documented, her works typically involved a significant investment of time and thought, often reflecting her meticulous attention to detail. Olley was known for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, which suggests that each piece was the result of careful observation and multiple sessions rather than a quick endeavor.
In 1943 he won the Archibald Prize, Australia's principal award for portraiture, for a painting of fellow-artist Joshua Smith. The award was immediately challenged on the grounds that Dobell's entry showed a degree of distortion which made it a caricature rather than a true portrait, but the court upheld the judging panel's decision. Resultant newspaper publicity greatly expanded interest in Dobell's work, but as a result of the controversy Dobell withdrew to to his sister's home at Wangi Wangi on Lake Macquarie, where he began to paint landscapes
He didn't paint. He wrote plays and poems.
normal paint i guess...
only a paint brush and paint
He liked to paint flowers with patters and turn them into wallpaper.