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Violet And Purple

‘Purple’ … because of its unique position in the spectrum, the gemstone amethyst always conveys its own regal sophistication.

Swarovski Foot Slide

Swarovski sliders are positioned to show perfectly on your feet with this design.

Swarovski Earrings

Components make up so quickly and have the elegance of a high priced jewellery design. Designed by Second Sin.

Save The Turtles

“All six species of sea turtle found in Australian waters are threatened with extinction. What happens next is up to us,” WWF-Australia. Robyn and Dawn from Memorable Hangups show us how to save our turtles.

Queen Of Hearts

These ceramic bead projects will make your heart want to learn PMC. Just stunning work from Rhonda Winterton.

Pearls Of Persia

Persian pearl earrings and bracelet to wear on those long hot balmy nights designed by The Bead Company of Victoria.

La Perle De La Mer

An intricate pearl shell link bracelet garnished with abalone, coral, turquoise and Hill Tribe silver – designed and created by Rose Dakin from Broome Beads and Margaret River Beads.

Indian Glass Goddess Lariat

Hang a knotted Indian glass lariat around your neck and feel like a goddess.

Indian Glass Beads

Rich Colour, Imperfect Shape, Earthy Texture and … Dust? Sarah Ezzy-dickson Discovers the History Behind the Art Form That Is Indian Glass Beads.

Fantasy Choker

Using wire frame this design can be individualised to suit your own taste … small and delicate or big and chunky. Designed by Rebecca from Bead Kingdom.

From The Red Rock To Semi-precious Stones…

After Hearing the Phrases “forklift Driving in Sydney” to “Financing at Ayers Rock”, Tully James Was Curious to Find Out How Karen O’neil Then Made a Transition to Fine Beading. Disparities Aside, She Quickly Discovered Upon Conversing With the Charming Bead Artist, That There Wasn’t in Fact Many a ‘stone’ Left Unturned!

Zara

Old world charm, filled with teardrops and hearts. By Danielle Mondo from Mondo Design.

Funky Dangles Necklace

This funky dangles necklace, dsigned by Kathleen Moon, is the perfect way to wear your favourite collection of beads in one delicious handful.

Fragile And Powerful Links

Eden Riley Explores the Beaded Links of the Commonwealth of Nations, Presented by the Australian Association for the Promotion of International Arts and Culture and Curated by the Fascinating Nigerian Princess Jumoke Debayo.

Crystal Cage

Sweet crystal cages designed by Helen Everett.

Coins Of Rome

Coins of Rome necklace – a work of art with coin and amber coloured glass designed by Bizzar Beads.

Chain Of Blues

Blue and Green should be seen, especially with chain in between! This gorgeous necklace has been designed by Mardi Thompson from Bead Bliss.

Almandine

The Almandine Garnet is red with a violet tint and derives its name from a town in Asia Minor. Designed by Bead Needs.

It's All In The Details

Bernard’s amazing attention to detail brings this street scene to life.

Once We Were Important

A simplified and well named painting tells a powerful and interesting story. This clever pastel artist is delighted to share her techniques for the benefit of others.

Portrait Of An Irishman

Capturing the spirit and the likeness of a person through portraiture takes a significant level of skill and understanding. This clever lady does it with pastels.

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.

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.

Eye Of Observation

Draw, draw, and draw some more; develop your artist’s eye of observation. Sterling advice from a lady who believes that seeing shapes in paintings requires a truly ‘arty’ eye.

Group Hug

Very few artists are capable of exploiting the potential of pencils with as much creative flair and unmitigated skill as this talented South Australian. Here she describes her process for producing this charming piece of work.

Floral Fantasies

A retired lady in Queensland who describes herself as a hobby artist loves to create beautiful and bright paintings featuring flowers – in a wide range of mediums.

Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge

Pencils have always been a part of my life

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.

Workshop Arts Centre And Ewart Gallery

Beautiful 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 broad selection of these venues. In this Issue, we focus on the impressive Workshop Arts Centre and Ewart Gallery at Willoughby in suburban Sydney.

Natural Design

The Tasmanian landscape inspires this man’s artworks – many of which celebrate design in Nature with (at times) a surreal element.