Paints And Mediums

Here’s a summary of some of the fabulous products that are now available in Australia, with plenty of hints and tips.

Ellen Lee Osterfield: The Singing Artist

This multi-talented Australian lady has nurtured her love for art and music by travelling all over our magnificent country while promoting her creative work.

I Love Drawing

In Derek’s own words: “Drawing gives you freedom to roam. A pencil and pad is all you need, and you can lean against a wall, in a pub, on a train, you can always draw.”

Ludij Peden: Queen Of The Rusty Iron

Born in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and raised in Cairns in Far North Queensland, Ludij Peden has seen her share of contrasts during her life’s journey.

It's MY Turn

Being a teacher, mother, business woman and active community member wasn’t enough for this artist, who decided that she also needed to follow her artistic ambitions.

Thistle Patch – Freemans Reach

The reference photograph for this painting was selected because the artist really liked the light, the old sheds, and the interesting foreground with the thistles and weeds.

Drawn into Art

Not many people can claim that Woody Woodpecker inspired them into the world of art!

Sketching And Painting In Paradise

Paradise conjures up clear azure skies, white fluffy clouds bouncing along on a warm tropical breeze, swaying palm trees on white sandy beaches, and a serene and relaxing ambience.

The Vase of Flowers

The roses are beautifully brought to life in this painting.

My Creative Nature

An online ‘love affair’ with coloured pencil artworks was just the beginning. After developing a website to meet with similar minded people, this artist is now in the final stages of launching her first online coloured pencil classes.

Botanical Drawing

An accomplished botanical artist whose work will be featured in Issue 53 of Artist’s Palette magazine shares some special insights about her subjects and techniques.

My Story

Ann paints what she sees, in glorious detail of her subject matter’s colour, pattern and tone.

A Tapestry of Many Roles

A range of affections for gardening, literature and art has motivated Helen Lawson’s impressive artistic achievements.

‘Mint'

This young artist believes there are no rules in art; that’s why ‘art’ covers such a broad range of creative activities. Some of the most beautiful artworks are those that don’t replicate a thing, but rather represent it …

Young And Alive

At the tender age of 20, this creative lady has already learned not to worry about other people’s perceptions while embracing her career. Nobody else’s expectations are suppressing her potential while she continues to grow and develop.

The Portrait Painter

After sampling a number of subjects and mediums, Marjie was drawn to portraits, using pastels and oil to create her works of art.

Painting Humanity

This portrait specialist uses her own eyes as her ‘window to the soul’ –capturing the feelings and emotions of her subjects on canvas.

Katie

This artist employs a trademark emphasis on tonal values – seeking the lightest and the darkest parts of her models. she always looks for the light, and where it is hitting the subject.

Drawn To Art

A passion for art combined with intense study has ensured the future success of this driven and creative artist.

An Interest In Portraits

For this talented painter in Western Australia, early experience in various commercial aspects of art has somehow morphed into a great enthusiasm for his detailed portraiture work.

An Artist To Watch

Talented young artist Meaghan Coles is relishing her artistic experiences, from formal education to immersing herself in a variety of cultures of artist residencies around the globe.

A Sense Of Purpose

Painting is part of this talented man’s life. It gives him a sense of purpose and it is how he relates to the world … by producing outstanding art which is undeniably honest and believable.

Kaleidoscope - Impressionist Bushland

A dance of flickering light and colour 

Wonderful Wildlife

Talented South Australian artist Brenda Holden operates the Porter Street Wildlife Gallery in Goolwa and pursues an ongoing passion for painting wildlife subjects – particularly birds.

Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge

Pencils have always been a part of my life.

Passion For Detail

This richly talented Queensland artist listens to relaxing music while she paints. She values opportunities to look at her work with ‘fresh eyes’ in the early morning half-light.

Country Cousins

The author of this demonstration likes to work in a clean, orderly environment with good quality materials – while her favourite music plays in the background.

Energy And Motion

In the booming coastal Queensland town of Hervey Bay, a richly talented artist is building a successful creative business based on his rare illustrative skills.

Relocation

Although currently on a ‘relocation’ theme – placing animals that were evicted from their natural environment in unnatural settings – this artist would love to illustrate a children’s book or start a new series of benefit art exhibitions.

Simple And Basic

This artist/tutor teaches a simple, basic method of working with a limited palette of colours. Her students learn to push those primary colours to the limit … and they come to know them intimately and understand their possibilities.