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Still Life With Rocks

This man prefers to work on dark coloured supports with a slight texture (tooth). Smooth surfaces are fine to work on, but they lack the ‘look’ of textured surfaces.

Wall Of Stripes

Using his own reference from Etosha National Park in Namibia, Patrick portays the magnificent zebras that are attracted to this waterhole in large numbers, a natural phenomenon which gives the artist great opportunities.

Precious Pets

An accomplished art tutor and former President of the Ringwood Art Society, Nola Clark expresses her love for domestic animals by creating beautiful pictures of them.

Many Hands Art Centre

Beautiful art galleries are located all over this country, hosting and promoting the work of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. Artist’s Palette magazine showcases a broad selection of these venues. In this Issue, we focus on Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra: Many Hands Art Centre at Alice Springs.

Autumn Beauty

This peaceful country scene resplendent with autumn tones was chosen to demonstrate the artist’s mastery of pastels.

I Love Drawing

In Derek’s own words: “Drawing gives you freedom to roam. A pencil and pad is all you need, and you can lean against a wall, in a pub, on a train, you can always draw.”

Damien

Strong features add brooding depth to this portrait.

A Sense Of Purpose

Painting is part of this talented man’s life. It gives him a sense of purpose and it is how he relates to the world … by producing outstanding art which is undeniably honest and believable.

5 mitos sobre las plantas de interior

No sabemos cuándo pasó pero la generación millennial adoptó un gusto por las plantas y un compromiso real en su cuidado. Pero dentro de las necesidades de estos seres hay ideas que no son del todo ciertas. A continuación repasamos algunas de estas ideas y las desmentimos para que tus plantas tengan una vida duradera y disfrutes de todos sus beneficios.

Árbol de Navidad

En esta época, como en ninguna otra del año, las manifestaciones de amor, gratitud, compañerismo, paz y esperanza se reparten por doquier.

8 tips for DIY newbies

Let's face it, none of us was born as a skilful tradesman with many years' experience and therefore DIY can look quite daunting at times.

10 Tips for Using Adhesives

Adhesives are indispensable. We use them to bond items, fix holes, and even decorate objects. However, using glues comes with several risks. But you can avoid harming yourself while working with adhesives by handling the bonds carefully and following safety procedures.

Carting Around

Learn how to make a braai cart a great accessory for the outdoors.

Drilling Faqs

Questions and answers

Getting a Grip on Grinders

A grinder can be an intimidating power tool. To be more confident and safer while using one, here are some of the most common angle-grinder mistakes, and how best to prevent them.

A Grill-top Pizza Oven

What are you building?

A Cabinet for My Fishing Tackle

What are you building?

Time to Upcycle

Upcycle an old clock with pallet blocks.

How to Marble With Nail Polish

Recently we had an epic craft/play date with cousins which was a ton of fun!

How Taking Up Crafts During The Pandemic Has Improved These Artist's Mental Wellbeing

The devil finds work for idle hands, but a year of intermittent lockdowns and social deprivation has proven that idle hands can create some wonderful things. As several artists tell us, taking up crafts during the pandemic has improved their mental wellbeing immensely – and that their love of the art is reflective of a desire to return to simpler, more uncomplicated times

The Joy Of Time And Now

Through music and clay, a pianist-composer and potter live in the moment, at ease, one day at a time