Creative Beading
Beachy Dream Set
You will dream of cool green palms and pearly beaches when you wear this set designed by Beadiac using a shell pendant that you wire a design to.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Red Coral: A Living, Beading Wonder!
RED CORAL HAS BEEN USED IN JEWELLERY AND DECORATIVE ITEMS SINCE THE AGES OF THE PHARAOHS AND REMAINS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE TODAY, AND NOT JUST FOR ROYALTY. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DIVES INTO THE HISTORY AND USES OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-PRECIOUS BEAUTY.
6 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
A Career Made from Glass
AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.
4 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Retro Is Back
Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Artists Palette
Patriotic Painter
This New South Wales artist with a proud military background describes himself as ‘fiercely Australian minded’. His patriotism shines through much of his work, and the way that he chooses to use it.
2 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
The 381 Bus to Dover Heights
Transport enthusiasts are extremely demanding … accuracy is paramount when considering shape, colour and detail. Near enough is never good enough. Getting the proportions right is vital, too.
5 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
The Garden God II
Often this artist is inspired by her own direct experiences and surroundings. This painting is an example of what she tries to achieve after the first initial spark of inspiration strikes her.
3 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
Green Tea
A talented MFPA member and mouth artist describes her careful process for creating this charming still life painting in oils.
2 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
Transport Art
This artist is passionate about ‘all things transportation’ … he loves painting and he loves realism. His artistry has given him the means to combine these things beautifully.
4 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
Engrossing Hobby
Originally from East Germany, this accomplished oil painter likes to maintain art as a hobby … so he can be free to express himself without constraints.
2 min |
No 168
Artists Palette
Our Neighbour's Cat ‘Woggie'
If you follow this lady’s advice, you will try anything and everything to get the results you want. Do not be afraid to mess things up! Sometimes you need to get it wrong before you can get it right.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Poetry In Pastels
According to this pastel artist, “Landscapes and seascapes are done to death!” She prefers to seek out the hidden treasures … like birds, beetles and the colours of reflections in water.
4 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Olivia Alexander: Two Sides
There are two sides to this artist: A serious side and a dry, humorous side which is frequently reflected in her art work. Colour, texture and design are the elements that she loves to employ.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Sue Gasser: Art Is Endless
Beautiful animals – both wild and domestic – provide perpetual inspiration for this talented pastellist whose finely honed skills enable her to create paintings which glow with vibrant colour.
2 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Michael Piegdon Moments In Time
This watercolourist believes that the visual excitement of a moment can only be captured with the passion of the artist’s indulgence. A painting is a reflection of a moment in time.
5 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Watercolour Pencils - Sea Dragon
Masterful application of watercolour pencils can yield outstanding painterly results – as this careful demonstration by a specialist in the medium proves beyond doubt.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Liz McCann: Wide-Eyed Wonder
This clever artist never recalled her childhood in black and white … so vivid colour has played a vital role in expressing faded memories from her younger days.
2 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
‘Let Them Be'
Photography of your work will probably be your only record of it when the paintings are gone (hopefully sold). When approaching galleries to show your work, high quality photographs will pay dividends.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Joyce Hopwood-Knight: True Vistas
Although this painter does not limit herself to landscape works, her skill in expressing scenery with paint is beginning to define a truly outstanding style.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Watercolours Dante's Falls
In the upper Blue Mountains near the town of Lawson is a wonderful hiking track complete with waterfalls … a perfect subject for this master of watercolour landscapes.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Green Turtle On Ribbon Reef
This oil painter adopted the marine environment as a subject because of its strangeness, its atmospheric qualities, its abundance of weird and wonderful wildlife, and its need for understanding.
3 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Tricia Coop: Mountain Influence
Settling in the beautiful Blue Mountains west of Sydney has caused an inevitable influence on the work of this prolific and talented oil painter.
2 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery
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 Cooktown’s Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery and the Cooktown School of Art Society Inc.
4 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Scott Taylor: Cloudscapes
This artist has been greatly influenced by Jon Schueler – an American artist who relocated to the Scottish Highlands to paint the sky.
7 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Dailan Pugh True Conservationist
Efforts to conserve and understand marine environments have led this artist to use art to promote their conservation. He also uses marine environments to develop his oil painting style.
5 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Pencils And Other Drawing Tools Contributed
The majority of artists would doubtless make use of pencils in some way to assist in expressing their creativity. Some use pencils as a primary medium while others limit their use to sketching. A few of your favourite art materials suppliers are pleased to feature some excellent drawing options here.
10 min |
No 167
Artists Palette
Autumn Afternoon – Beechworth
This accomplished lady urges her peers to enter exhibitions ‘to gauge your level of expertise’ and believes that, more often than not, you will be pleasantly surprised!
2 min |
No 167
Australian How To Paint
‘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 …
2 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
5 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
3 min |