Artist's Palette

Artist's Palette is the perfect magazine for the aspiring and accomplished artist alike. Provides insights on, as well as step-by-step demonstrations from, Australian and international artists. Featuring the latest in news, reviews and products from the art world as well as exhibition previews and reviews.

Artist's Palette is sure to stimulate your artistic sense.

Nothing but the Best • This artist can never give away or sell any work which she does not regard as her best. Now she can look at any of her paintings and still be pleased with them … and that’s real peace of mind.

Down the Barcoo • Nothing, not even a single blade of grass, is just one colour … and it is the joy of the artist to achieve a work of vibrant beauty. There is never a need to be stingy with colour.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Buyers’ Guide • That special time of year is rapidly coming around again … the time when you want to find perfect gifts for all the creative people in your life. Or perhaps you would like to surprise yourself with something stunning for your very own studio. Here is a range of excellent choices from some of your favourite art materials suppliers.

High Talent • This man’s art – which is sought after for private and corporate collections – is frequently based on his own extensive experiences in professional aviation.

Ansett Douglas DC3 • This Queensland artist loves aeroplanes … so it is pure pleasure for him to produce pictures like this, even though the high detail makes it essential for him to ‘tighten up’ his painting style.

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Pencil Strokes • Here is an amazing graphite artist whose favourite subject is wildlife. This lady truly delights in the fact that so many textures that can be achieved through the stroke of a pencil.

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.

ACRYLIC INSPIRATION Ricky Ponting’s Jeans • If you know the game of cricket, hopefully when you look at this pair of jeans you can get a giggle or two. One of our favourite cartoonists painted these pants for a special charitable fundraising endeavour.

Freedom and Depth • Meet a Victorian artist who loves the freedom and depth she can achieve with her chosen medium … and who describes her journey in art as a learning adventure.

Autumn Colour • Most people think that only deciduous trees drop their leaves and have beautiful colours in the autumn. But our own native gum captures the colours that are the essence of Australia.

Paint for Yourself • “Don’t expect that people will like your work,” this artist advises. “If you’re thinking of starting, just do it. And always paint for yourself … that’s what counts.”

Ocean Spirits • If you have always painted traditionally and are looking to branch out, this Mixed Media step-by-step tutorial could be very liberating.

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ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS