I found Joanna Braithwaite's entry to this year's Portia Geach Memorial Award at the S.H. Ervin Gallery absolutely irresistible. Titled Canine Council - self portrait with dogs in art, it shows Braithwaite almost completely engulfed by dogs of all shapes and sizes. I looked for Braithwaite's beloved black pug, Brains, and sure enough he's there. See ...

You could call Paul Connor the kayaking artist of Sydney Harbour. I interviewed Paul this week at his Balmain home and we walked down to the waterfront at Mort Bay where he launched his kayak. Strapped to the bow of his kayak is small wooden box containing a basic painting kit including gouaches and brushes. Living ...