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.

Good Enough to Steal • This former Archibald Prize entrant became famous in her local area when a thief (with an eye for quality paintings) stole one of her works from an art shop in a daring daylight robbery.

Flanders Poppies • Watercolours on a gessoed surface have been used to create this captivating work of art. The process is described here in detail – by the gifted artist herself.

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The Cottagey Look • An artist from country Queensland chooses to paint in browns to inject warmth into her woolshed works. These colours are also attuned to the wooden structures in her favourite subject matter.

Penned Sheep • This ink specialist believes it is imperative to be accurate in the initial drawing work. Because a picture will not fix itself, you must make it correct in the beginning.

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In the Galleries • Art galleries are scattered all over our wonderful country, hosting and promoting the works of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. On the pages of Artist’s Palette magazine we will showcase a range of these important venues.

Simplicity • This Dorrigo watercolourist is known for her ability to simplify complex images. She ignores irrelevant details and concentrates on the primary features within her chosen subjects.

Summer in Sofala • This accomplished painter is always on a constant hunt for subject material. Whether she paints outdoors, or paints in a studio or even in the kitchen, her search is relentless.

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Tone, Shape and Colour • Tone, shape and colour are the most important factors for this clever Queensland artist. They are the tools required to form the moods she wants to create.

‘Big Foot’ Rock • The ‘Big Foot’ Rock can be found in the Cania Gorge National Park near Monto in Queensland. Ancient sandstone has been formed by upheavals and subsequent erosions into cliffs towering above the picturesque gorge.

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Artists’ Easels • A fundamental tool to many artists, the humble easel is now available in a host of configurations to suit a range of applications. Here are some examples from a few of your favourite art suppliers.

Endless Search • A chiropractor at Inverell in the New England region of New South Wales continually seeks new subjects to paint while finding new learning opportunities in her artistic experience.

Portrait of Jesus • A chiropractor from Inverell with a love of portraiture guides us through her process for producing this inspirational picture of a truly iconic image.

Unplanned Symphonies • Collage is a vital means of expression for this artist who works from the heart, with creative outcomes dependent upon (and driven by) her prevailing spiritual state of being.

Creative Collage • The most important thing for this collage specialist is freedom of expression. Pleasure is achieved through the act of painting when her feelings guide her hands.

Painting with Peace • A keen Australian artist describes the past year as a ‘steep learning curve’ during which she has come to terms with a range of challenges and discovered new artistic opportunities.

The Through Stones Iron of Venice … • With its rustic stone buildings and narrow canals, Venice has always captivated this artist. She wanted to paint the essence of a unique city from a different perspective.

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