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.

Sense of Delight • This man is an accomplished oil painter who hopes that viewers of his work will experience the same delight he feels when he is first inspired to paint a particular scene or subject.

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Brickyards Point – Austinmer Boat Harbour • The first four stages of this painting were done on location over two separate days. Several photographs were taken to assist with the changing weather, tides, winds and cloud patterns.

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Ordinary Things • According to this lady, any painting begins with thoughts and feelings aroused by everyday things that are special – seen and experienced in daily life – then communicated to the viewer through a work of art.

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The Tulip Lamp • This beautiful painting is dedicated to the artist’s dear friend Willy, who passed away recently.

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Like an Athlete • Here is a man who believes that working hard and extending yourself will bring results … it’s all about training like an athlete, and if you want to be the best you will need to train like hell!

Mist of Magic • This clever painter has always loved the romantic mood of a fog, and is often inspired by scenes like this.

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Back to School • Early in the New Year, many student artists and keen amateurs will be planning to replenish their art supplies and learning tools for the busy months ahead. A selection of your favourite art materials suppliers are ready with useful products to assist with the enhancement of your creative education.

Retirement Bliss • This man discovered that he had much more time for art when he retired … so he took a correspondence course and settled into enjoying his creative passion at his own steady pace.

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The Wagonette • One of the reasons why this artist loves to work in graphite is the minimal equipment required. He loves to take his time, with only a few basic items, to produce something much better than a sketch.

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Common Threads • Themes of isolation, escapism and uncertainty are inherent in some of this artist’s work. He feels that variety is also critical, and the process of creating the art is just as important as the end result.

Portraits: ‘Gulietta’ and ‘Shiva’ • These pictures were drawn from life, and prepared for a recent exhibition. The paintings were also based on drawings and reference photography.

Capturing Emotion • This lady enjoys painting things that she feels emotional about. She loves portraiture because it enables her to capture emotion in a subject … and there are so many emotions when it comes to animals, birds and people.

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Portrait of Jo • An unusual pose for the subject, a refreshing angle for the viewer, and an emphasis on tonal values … three things which add intrigue to this masterful pastel portrait.

Live in the Moment • This lady is greatly inspired by her two children. They remind her always to approach art with complete abandon … because they revel in the juicy joy of creating something new on a fresh new surface; and they live in the moment.

‘Sisters, Friends’ • The artist had recently caught up with an old ‘best girlfriend’ from school. She was thinking about the friendship and how it had changed and grown over the years, but that they had always remained close … much like sisters.

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