Artists Drawing and Inspiration - Issue 36

In this issue

ARTIST'S DRAWING & INSPIRATION magazine seeks to showcase the works of talented Australians producing art at a whole range of skill levels, whether they are accomplished creative people with a long history of achievements or beginners (of all ages) striving to build their identities and reach their particular artistic goals.

A Life Devoted to Art

Intense mentoring as a teenager gave this artist invaluable skills for his art and an understanding of the complex world surrounding him.

6 mins

Chiaroscuro Portraiture

This piece/technique is a particular method of chiaroscuro portraiture done using mainly willow charcoal and an eraser to work up shadow and light evenly. This creates a dualism that will utilise the full range from white to black along with all of the shades and textures in between.

6 mins

I Followed the Sun

Julie Burdis followed her dream, coming to Australia and developing her artistic talents.

7 mins

Art is the Beauty of Life

Draw, paint, pastel and sculpt. This artist has found her love of art to be the one constant in her life.

4 mins

Derwent's XL Blocks put to the Test

Compressed charcoal and graphite have been around for some time, and David Winning thought he’d seen it all before, until he experienced Derwent’s new Fine Art XL Charcoal and Graphite blocks. Here is his test report.

4 mins

Wait for me Dad!

Marilyn’s grandson Joseph is the inspiration for this artwork. He’s pictured with his Dad, fishing at Nudgee Beach.

4 mins

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Artists Drawing and Inspiration Magazine Description:

ARTIST'S DRAWING & INSPIRATION magazine seeks to showcase the works of talented Australians producing art at a whole range of skill levels, whether they are accomplished creative people with a long history of achievements or beginners (of all ages) striving to build their identities and reach their particular artistic goals.