I Followed the Sun

Julie Burdis followed her dream, coming to Australia and developing her artistic talents.

Chiaroscuro Portraiture

This piece/technique is a particular method of chiaroscuro portraiture done using mainly willow charcoal and an eraser to work up shadow and light evenly. This creates a dualism that will utilise the full range from white to black along with all of the shades and textures in between.

Wait for me Dad!

Marilyn’s grandson Joseph is the inspiration for this artwork. He’s pictured with his Dad, fishing at Nudgee Beach.

Derwent's XL Blocks put to the Test

Compressed charcoal and graphite have been around for some time, and David Winning thought he’d seen it all before, until he experienced Derwent’s new Fine Art XL Charcoal and Graphite blocks. Here is his test report.

Art is the Beauty of Life

Draw, paint, pastel and sculpt. This artist has found her love of art to be the one constant in her life.

A Life Devoted to Art

Intense mentoring as a teenager gave this artist invaluable skills for his art and an understanding of the complex world surrounding him.

For The Love of Art

Reach for the Stars and never lose sight of your dreams!

My ‘Arty' Life

Terry shares his tale on how art now colours his life.

High Aspirations

As a hobby artist with high aspirations, this lady’s work embraces a whole range of different media including pen and ink, pastels, acrylics and oils.

Touring and Sketching

Having travelled extensively, this artist and tutor exhibits regularly both in Australia and overseas; and also illustrates for magazines. This article will assist people who wish to sketch while touring.

Galerie B

Quality art galleries are located all over this country, hosting and promoting the works of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. Artist’s Palette magazine showcases a broad selection of these venues. In this Issue, we focus on Balingup’s Galerie b in Western Australia.

Drawing Wild

Drawing, for me, is a constant joy and passion. I have always loved drawing. I cannot remember a time in my life when I have not been drawing something.

Chuffed with Charcoal

This prolific artist keeps surprising us with her fantastic work.

The Wagonette

One of the reasons why this artist loves to work in graphite is the minimal equipment required. He loves to take his time, with only a few basic items, to produce something much better than a sketch.

What Is An Etching?

A fascinating look at a meticulous artform. A notable Sydney etching specialist conducts a guided tour of his special process for creating pictures.

Wildlife Enthusiasm

This talented lady prefers to work with pastels and pastel pencils. She is most comfortable with the pastel medium because it allows her to layer colour and create detail quickly and effectively.

Feline Friend

According to this pastellist, fur can be a little difficult – as it grows in a few directions around the face. Her method is to lay down a foundation of colour, working in the direction that the fur grows.

Pencil Portrait Of Phillip

Others can learn from the methods employed by this artist who renders effective portrait work based on subjects she is personally acquainted with.

Colourful Plumage

Working in pastels with wildlife subjects, this artist is usually attracted by light and colour. The subtlety of combinations or the outright brilliance of hue can produce a painting which is at once aesthetically pleasing and visually harmonious.

From Calligrapher To Wildlife Artist

A passion for nature has helped developthe amazing talents of this prolific artist.

Aussie Icons The Laughing Kookaburra

I was so pleased with this photograph, I couldn’t wait to start drawing, it was the very first I took with my new digital SLR camera.

Back Of Bourke

Nature motivates this artist with its spectacular sunrises; with glistening light reflecting off approaching storms; with magical Outback evenings. She wants to share the beauty of her experiences with the world.

My Love For Modern Art

Angela's vibrant compositions express emotion via the use of symbolism, exaggeration and distortion.

My Creative World

My life is, and always has been, one filled with creativity. I relate to the lyric from the Sound of Music that says “my heart wants to sing every song it hears”. Perceiving meaning in the world around me I feel compelled to draw, savouring its richness as I do.

Life In The Tivoli

Still life subjects have been a staple for this artist. She recently decided to focus on items from the Tivoli theatre – in order to bring elements of human character and emotion into play.

Neddy

There is a special joy in capturing a dearly loved animal friend to canvas, especially if they have passed on.

Wall Of Stripes

Using his own reference from Etosha National Park in Namibia, Patrick portays the magnificent zebras that are attracted to this waterhole in large numbers, a natural phenomenon which gives the artist great opportunities.

Precious Pets

An accomplished art tutor and former President of the Ringwood Art Society, Nola Clark expresses her love for domestic animals by creating beautiful pictures of them.

Blue Wrens

When I have a pencil in my hand, drawing the details of a quirky animal or bird, I am totally happy, in a meditative, calm, state where time stands still. I love to draw, every day. I love the look of detailed drawings. If given a few moments to do anything I like, I choose to draw.

Group Hug

Very few artists are capable of exploiting the potential of pencils with as much creative flair and unmitigated skill as this talented South Australian. Here she describes her process for producing this charming piece of work.