Artists Palette Magazine - No 143

In this issue

FEATURES
* History of Art – Illuminating Art. An illustrated book is a treasure to hold.
* Making Marks with Mark Colour Mixing Part 16

INSIGHTS
* Richard Siemens Richard has dedicated his painting career to mastering the intricate techniques of realism, with emphasis on creating form
* Gail Higgins Enrolling in a local art studio completely changed the life of this amazing artist.
* Lyn Donald Will I die famous? Probably not, but I will definitely die happy and fulfilled – art is my way of adding happiness to the world.”
* Natalie Barlow This artist recommends joining groups with like-minded people to encourage each other’s artistic growth.
* Pamela Mitchell “Loving art and making art is a wonderful gift”, explains this

DEMONSTRATIONS
* Oils and Acrylics – Kookaburra on Antenna Inspiration for this painting was simply seeing and liking the composition of the Kookaburra sitting on my TV antenna.
* Pastels – Under Cover White-Cheeked Honeyeater Using fine detail with pastel, we see the beauty of this stunning bird.By Gail Higgins
* Acrylic – Woburn Abbey’s Fiery Passion Mother Nature at her perfect best. By Lyn Donald
* Oils – The Outback The glorious colours of our countryside are used to full effect in this painting by Natalie Barlow
* Acrylics – The Water Taxi This evocative painting by Paamela Mitchell, shows a water taxi ferrying its cargo and passenger.