Artists Palette - No 145

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FEATURES
* Back to School and University Our guide highlights what materials and equipment are now available for artists of all levels of experience.

INSIGHTS
* Stephanie Galloway Brown After turning 40, this artist recognised her opportunity to walk down the incredible road entitled ‘Life as an Artist
* Marion Hughes Owning a gallery and painting every day, this artist loves to experiment and push the watercolour medium to the limit.
* Elizabeth Burnett Elizabeth looks forward to continuing to evolve her very considerable skills and honing her own style.
* Ray Coffey Determinism over free will, time and place over perceived choice – this artist explores how lives are shaped by random events.
* Monika Scheffler Experience and confidence has meant this artist now finds blank canvas or paper quite irresistible, and she cannot wait to add colour and see each painting evolve.

DEMONSTRATIONS
* Oils – Olivia Using her daughter Olivia as her model, Stephanie Galloway Brown explains how painting from life is the best form of practices.
* Watercolours – King Kookaburra Using just one brush, Marion Hughes creates a fabulous homage to the king of the Australian bush.
* Gouache – Fairy Window This enchanting view was recreated from a picturesque vineyard at the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. By Elizabeth Burnett
* Pencils – Ever Alert This drawing by Ray Coffey, perfectly captures the intelligent expression of the Kelpie.
* Acrylics – Scenic Beauty Using a reference photo taken by her husband on their most recent visit to the Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens in early Spring 2015, Monika Scheffler has created a glorious image.