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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.

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.

A Passion For Horses

A desperate yearning for her own horse starting this artist drawing at a very young age.

6 mins |

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.

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.

Energy And Motion

In the booming coastal Queensland town of Hervey Bay, a richly talented artist is building a successful creative business based on his rare illustrative skills.

Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge

Pencils have always been a part of my life

5 mins |

Shining Bronze Cuckoo

This artist insists that his ‘loose’ approach to drawing should not be viewed as definitive; and stresses that there is no right or wrong process – whatever works for you is right, regardless of the techniques or opinions of others.

Passion For Detail

This richly talented Queensland artist listens to relaxing music while she paints. She values opportunities to look at her work with ‘fresh eyes’ in the early morning half light.

Wonderful Wildlife

Talented South Australian artist Brenda Holden operates the Porter Street Wildlife Gallery in Goolwa and pursues an ongoing passion for painting wildlife subjects – particularly birds.

Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge

Pencils have always been a part of my life.

5 mins |

Passion For Detail

This richly talented Queensland artist listens to relaxing music while she paints. She values opportunities to look at her work with ‘fresh eyes’ in the early morning half-light.

Country Cousins

The author of this demonstration likes to work in a clean, orderly environment with good quality materials – while her favourite music plays in the background.

Energy And Motion

In the booming coastal Queensland town of Hervey Bay, a richly talented artist is building a successful creative business based on his rare illustrative skills.

Relocation

Although currently on a ‘relocation’ theme – placing animals that were evicted from their natural environment in unnatural settings – this artist would love to illustrate a children’s book or start a new series of benefit art exhibitions.

5 mins |

Kaleidoscope - Impressionist Bushland

A dance of flickering light and colour 

My Love Of Art

Having his first art lesson in 65 years certainly refuelled the artistic passion of this humble artist.

Early Morning Artist

Being surrounded by natural beauty gives Marciaendless inspiration for her art.

Essence Of The Territory

This talented Darwin-based artist has combined her love of our natural environment with her passion for colour and light to create works that capture the very essence of the Territory lifestyle.

Blue Wrens

When I have a pencil in my hand, drawing the details of a quirky animal or bird, I am totally happy, in a meditative, calm, state where time stands still. I love to draw, every day. I love the look of detailed drawings. If given a few moments to do anything I like, I choose to draw.

Cyclone The Macaw

Rich vibrant colours and stunning clarity make this delightful picture of a native bird seem almost real enough to sing and take flight.

Sunflower Frenzy

Feeding time for two Rainbow Lorikeets provided the stunning subject for this extraordinary painting by a deeply talented Queensland artist with a passion for wildlife.

Who Needs Trees?

This talented scratchboard artist always tries to spend some time just observing a piece of her work before deciding it is complete.

Wonderful Wildlife

Talented South Australian artist Brenda Holden operates the Porter Street Wildlife Gallery in Goolwa and pursues an ongoing passion for painting wildlife subjects – particularly birds.

Sunflower Frenzy

Feeding time for two Rainbow Lorikeets provided the stunning subject for this extraordinary painting by a deeply talented Queensland artist with a passion for wildlife.