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.

Enjoying Learning • Helpful support from the Genesis people, and a prominent artist’s interest in her portrait work, have given a real boost to this lady’s confidence and enjoyment.

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Man of Many Mediums • In June 2004, Graham W. Smith held his first ever major solo exhibition in all mediums. The exhibition opened with 51 paintings … and 29 of them were sold.

Umbrellas in Brisbane • The artist had so much fun doing this painting, he was almost sorry when it was finished. He subsequently looked at it over several days – making a few minor adjustments before photographing the final result.

Let it Flow • This talented artist believes we humans are an amazing species, and we should let our creative talents flow … not keep them bottled up inside ourselves.

Australian Memories • The artist created this beautiful wall decoration as a housewarming present for a special family member. It was designed to be a constant reminder of her little sister’s home country.

Artists’ Easels Contributed • For today’s artists, painting supports are available in a host of styles and configurations to enhance the creative process. In this special Feature, some of your favourite art materials suppliers are delighted to highlight a wonderful selection of artists’ easels.

More than Just a Hobby • Meet a Queenslander who aims to become a semi-professional artist. She wants to develop outlets for exhibiting and selling her colourful works of art.

Sunset over the Cane Field • Reference images are only a guide for this artist who greatly values her free range creative licence. She likes to modify and alter elements to create a more interesting painting.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Persistence Pays • Being persistent is a great help to this artist who has embraced the demanding medium of ink … which she describes as ‘very unforgiving’.

Dragon • Because mistakes in ink are not easily corrected, this artist believes it is advisable to work initially in pencil … although small errors can be disguised with additional ink lines.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Katie • This artist employs a trademark emphasis on tonal values – seeking the lightest and the darkest parts of her models. She always looks for the light, and where it is hitting the subject.

Folk Fascination • South Australia is home to this immensely talented artist who has a passion for intricate decorative art … and some valuable inspiration to share with our readers.

Tortoiseshell Bowl • Despite its impeccable symmetry, this work of art retains amazing painterly charm. The artist describes in detail how she achieves this astounding level of sheer beauty.