Artists Palette Magazine - No 169

In this issue

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.

Captivated by Genesis

Another artist who has joined the many admirers of Genesis Heat Set Oils shares the story of her journey of discovery.

2 mins

Feline Friend

According to this pastellist, fur can be a little difficult – as it grows in a few directions around the face. Her method is to lay down a foundation of colour, working in the direction that the fur grows.

2 mins

Addressing The Light Source

Over the years this notable artist has been trying to capture the energy and beauty of a seemingly ‘nothing there’ landscape. This simplicity encompasses great colour and light. It seems harsh … yet safe at the same time.

3 mins

Lake Eyre

The painting for this demonstration is a picture of Lake Eyre in South Australia. It is an interesting example of the power of Nature overtaking man’s futile attempts to conquer the land.

2 mins

Artists' Paints

One of the most fundamental elements of creativity for many artists is paint. The range of options is enormous. There are numerous manufacturers offering quality products to suit almost every conceivable painting style. Here are some outstanding products from a few of your favourite art materials suppliers.

10+ mins

Working Outdoors

Plein air painting holds great attraction for this artist who loves to get ‘out there’ amidst the atmosphere and emotion and transfer it all straight onto her canvas.

4 mins

Natural History

Meet a talented Northern Territorian who admires the vibrant colours of the western desert artists … particularly some of the women artists who must paint under particularly harsh social and physical conditions.

5 mins

Mary River Rocks

This pastellist doesn’t generally work from photographs, because the camera sees things so differently … and she tends to lose the mood, spontaneity and enjoyment of the work when she views a camera’s images of a landscape she has been painting.

5 mins

Utes in the Paddock

Burrawang West Station is located in the heart of central western New South Wales, about 30 kilometres east of Condobolin. Many months ago, station owner Graham Pickles came up with an intriguing idea to mark the 50th anniversary of the Holden ute – which happened to be 29 November 2008.

3 mins

Speedline

Meet a building tradesman and labourer who laid down his shovel and stone work tools two years ago to focus on his art … in an inspirational setting overlooking Blue Haven Bay on the Esperance coastline.

3 mins

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Artists Palette Magazine Description:

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.