The Art Journal
The Art Journal is an insightful and engaging publication that showcases a wonderfully diverse and captivating range of artistic expressions, providing readers with a truly unique and thought-provoking perspective on abstract art, the latest emerging trends, and innovative techniques that are shaping the art world today. Ralph Kerle’s Art Journal makes it a highly valuable resource for both seasoned artists looking to expand their knowledge and those who are simply curious about the fascinating world of abstract art.
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Nature’s Faces: The Artwork That Revealed Itself in an Instant
I photographed this reflection yesterday.
There was no long contemplation, no weeks of uncertainty — just that electric moment when something catches your eye, and you instinctively know: there’s something here.
Just Gentle – The Day the Water Smiled Back
There’s a very particular kind of moment when I know I’m no longer just out on the water – I’m on the edge of an artwork.
The Untitled Artwork Experiment A Collaboration Between Artist and Beholder
Every artwork starts with an intention, but it really comes alive when someone else looks at it. For months this new piece has sat in my “possibilities” folder – a dark, mysterious field with a single golden sphere glowing at its centre. I knew there was something powerful there, but it still felt unfinished without a title that came from beyond my own point of view.
That's why I launched "The Untitled Artwork Experiment." The goal was simple yet profound:
The Edge of an Idea
When I first encountered this image on the water, I was struck not by what it was, but by what it suggested. That is always the most compelling moment for me as an artist
Beneath a Golden Horizon: A Drift into the LandEscapes Collection
Beneath a Golden Horizon is my latest addition to the LandEscapes Collection. The work, and the fluid, dream-like animation that accompanies it, delves deeper into the central themes that have driven this series from its inception: the porous boundary between perception and imagination, and the creative power of ambiguity.
Vision, Light & Gratitude: An Artist’s Afternoon With the Guardians of Australian Sight
Artist Ralph Kerle reflects on a moving reunion with the surgeon who restored his sight 41 years ago. This heartfelt blog celebrates the gift of vision, DonateLife Week, and the role eye tissue donation plays in art, gratitude, and human connection.