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.
Transport Art • This artist is passionate about ‘all things transportation’ … he loves painting and he loves realism. His artistry has given him the means to combine these things beautifully.
The 381 Bus to Dover Heights • Transport enthusiasts are extremely demanding … accuracy is paramount when considering shape, colour and detail. Near enough is never good enough. Getting the proportions right is vital, too.
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Patriotic Painter • This New South Wales artist with a proud military background describes himself as ‘fiercely Australian minded’. His patriotism shines through much of his work, and the way that he chooses to use it.
Bushscape • The look and atmosphere of our harsh Australian bushland is cleverly portrayed by this accomplished acrylicist who describes his basic but effective methods here.
Back to School Contributed • Early in the New Year, many student artists and keen amateurs will be planning to replenish their art supplies and learning tools for the months ahead. Some of your favourite art materials suppliers are ready with useful products to assist with the advancement of your creative education.
Never Say Never • Artists with the Mouth and Foot Painters Association believe they must hang their work alongside the work of able-bodied artists without fear or favour.
Green Tea • A talented MFPA member and mouth artist describes her careful process for creating this charming still life painting in oils.
My Art Journey • This artist’s gravitation towards the watercolour medium seemed a natural choice … facilitating expression with its flow, unpredictability and translucent qualities coming together to celebrate femininity with all its voluptuousness in shape and form.
The Garden God II • Often this artist is inspired by her own direct experiences and surroundings. This painting is an example of what she tries to achieve after the first initial spark of inspiration strikes her.
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Just Like Breathing • A unique Australian with an enduring affection for painting shares the story of her fascinating journey towards artistic satisfaction in rural Queensland.
Rhapsody in Blue • An artist in Queensland who is passionate about quiet lagoons and their plant life brings you a delightfully easy-to-follow exercise in painting with strong colours.
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Engrossing Hobby • Originally from East Germany, this accomplished oil painter likes to maintain art as a hobby … so he can be free to express himself without constraints.
Glowing Landscape • Capturing light and warmth in a landscape in oils requires insight and skill. This clever painter describes his proven approach for the benefit of our readers.
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A Sense of Love • Soul Fruit Gallery’s operator wants to capture a sense of love and happiness in her art. This is her way to fight back at some of life’s sad realities of damaged relationships between men and women.
Approach to Silverband Falls • Sometimes a bright coloured acrylic underpainting forms the basis for a vibrant work in oils by this artist … who enjoys making layers of wonderful colours and brush marks.
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Galerie B • Quality art galleries are located all over this country, hosting and promoting the works of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. Artist’s Palette magazine showcases a...