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 |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
1 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
3 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
Drawn To Art
A passion for art combined with intense study has ensured the future success of this driven and creative artist.
4 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
2 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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.
5 min |
Issue 31
Australian How To Paint
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
Creative Beading
Become A Queen Of Hearts
Add colour and texture to your PMC heart. Designed by Senior Teacher Rhonda Winterton.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Uncover Some Beading Trends
As the weather turns back into the familiar icy chill of autumn and winter, we are sometimes forced to layer on more clothes than we’d like to, so it’s only fair to keep your accessories as visible as they deserve to be. Sarah Ezzy-Dickson uncovers some beading trends to inspire you to warm up your fingers and get to work.
5 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
How To Make A Floral Fantasy
Don’t let the winter make you blue. Use butterflies, flowers and lampwork beads by Austin Hamilton to make a floral fantasy. Created by Boutique Beads.
1 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
My Little Kimono Girl
Combining thread work and wire work can be achieved with the right know-how. This focal lampwork bead project by Chris Butler with thread and design work created by Annlee Butler can take you through the steps to success.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Lady Of The Loch
Deep blue water colours, amethyst and rose – both relaxing and refined – bringing out the essence of her grace. Designed by Louise Jensen from Wishware Beads.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Delicate Swarovski
Introduce yourself to thread work with this easy cross thread technique, using Swarovski crystals. The result is not only fun but beautiful. Designed
1 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Danielle Mondo – Mondo Design
Mondo Design Began as a Part-time Hobby, Influenced by a Passion for Design and Friends With a Desire for Unique Accessories to Adorn Themselves. Sarah Ezzy-dickson Chats to Danielle Mondo, the Owner of Mondo Design.
5 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Smart Creations
Serena Altea Was Inspired to Make a Niche for Herself in the Jewellery Scene by a Bride’s Complaint About the Lack of Custom Made and Affordable Tiaras. Since Then, Serena Has Created a Huge Range of Tiaras and Accessories Catering for Even the Pickiest Brides. She Chats With Sarah Ezzy-dickson.
6 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
Netted Pearl
A hidden pearl and crystal mesh watch. Designed by Beads ’n Crystals
1 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Australian How To Paint
Images Of Heat And Dust
Stock workers on Australia’s dusty cattle stations inspire this artist.This largely pictorial article shows some of the steps he follows in producing his works of art.
1 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
2 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
The Desire To Experiment
Near Moree in north-western New South Wales, this gifted ‘man on the land’ nurtures a passion for painting the wild plains that surround him – while capturing their many moods and characters.
3 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
Early Risers
Horses in the early morning light: A beautiful atmospheric subject rich in colour with strong shadows … masterfully rendered by a specialist oil painter.
2 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
Gentle Giants
This masterful Australian includes working horses in many of his paintings. Here he describes his own definitive approach to one of his favourite subjects.
3 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
Thanks To Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
5 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
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.
2 min |
Issue 30
Australian How To Paint
Harry Chavill
This painting realised an exciting dream for the artist, who had always wanted to paint a gorgeous horse in motion but had never allowed herself to do so previously.
3 min |