Creative Beading
Fragile And Powerful Links
Eden Riley Explores the Beaded Links of the Commonwealth of Nations, Presented by the Australian Association for the Promotion of International Arts and Culture and Curated by the Fascinating Nigerian Princess Jumoke Debayo.
6 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Crystal Cage
Sweet crystal cages designed by Helen Everett.
2 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Coins Of Rome
Coins of Rome necklace – a work of art with coin and amber coloured glass designed by Bizzar Beads.
3 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Chain Of Blues
Blue and Green should be seen, especially with chain in between! This gorgeous necklace has been designed by Mardi Thompson from Bead Bliss.
2 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Almandine
The Almandine Garnet is red with a violet tint and derives its name from a town in Asia Minor. Designed by Bead Needs.
2 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
It's All In The Details
Bernard’s amazing attention to detail brings this street scene to life.
2 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Once We Were Important
A simplified and well named painting tells a powerful and interesting story. This clever pastel artist is delighted to share her techniques for the benefit of others.
3 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Portrait Of An Irishman
Capturing the spirit and the likeness of a person through portraiture takes a significant level of skill and understanding. This clever lady does it with pastels.
2 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Who Needs Trees?
This talented scratchboard artist always tries to spend some time just observing a piece of her work before deciding it is complete.
4 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
5 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Eye Of Observation
Draw, draw, and draw some more; develop your artist’s eye of observation. Sterling advice from a lady who believes that seeing shapes in paintings requires a truly ‘arty’ eye.
6 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
1 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Floral Fantasies
A retired lady in Queensland who describes herself as a hobby artist loves to create beautiful and bright paintings featuring flowers – in a wide range of mediums.
3 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge
Pencils have always been a part of my life
5 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
5 min |
Issue 30
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Workshop Arts Centre And Ewart Gallery
Beautiful 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 the impressive Workshop Arts Centre and Ewart Gallery at Willoughby in suburban Sydney.
3 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Natural Design
The Tasmanian landscape inspires this man’s artworks – many of which celebrate design in Nature with (at times) a surreal element.
2 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Still Life With Rocks
This man prefers to work on dark coloured supports with a slight texture (tooth). Smooth surfaces are fine to work on, but they lack the ‘look’ of textured surfaces.
3 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
4 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
3 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Many Hands Art Centre
Beautiful art galleries are located all over this country, hosting and promoting the work of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. Artist’s Palette magazine showcases a broad selection of these venues. In this Issue, we focus on Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra: Many Hands Art Centre at Alice Springs.
2 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Autumn Beauty
This peaceful country scene resplendent with autumn tones was chosen to demonstrate the artist’s mastery of pastels.
4 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.”
3 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
Damien
Strong features add brooding depth to this portrait.
2 min |
Issue 31
Artists Drawing and Inspiration
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.
6 min |
Issue 31
Marie Claire México
5 mitos sobre las plantas de interior
No sabemos cuándo pasó pero la generación millennial adoptó un gusto por las plantas y un compromiso real en su cuidado. Pero dentro de las necesidades de estos seres hay ideas que no son del todo ciertas. A continuación repasamos algunas de estas ideas y las desmentimos para que tus plantas tengan una vida duradera y disfrutes de todos sus beneficios.
3 min |
February 2023
Cocina Fácil México
Árbol de Navidad
En esta época, como en ninguna otra del año, las manifestaciones de amor, gratitud, compañerismo, paz y esperanza se reparten por doquier.
1 min |
Diciembre 2022
The Home Handyman
8 tips for DIY newbies
Let's face it, none of us was born as a skilful tradesman with many years' experience and therefore DIY can look quite daunting at times.
3 min |
January/February 2023
The Home Handyman
10 Tips for Using Adhesives
Adhesives are indispensable. We use them to bond items, fix holes, and even decorate objects. However, using glues comes with several risks. But you can avoid harming yourself while working with adhesives by handling the bonds carefully and following safety procedures.
4 min |
January/February 2023
The Home Handyman
Carting Around
Learn how to make a braai cart a great accessory for the outdoors.
4 min |