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Drawn To Art
A passion for art combined with intense study has ensured the future success of this driven and creative artist.
Celebrity Portrait: William Dafoe
Using a favourite photograph, create your own portrait masterpiece.
Back Of Bourke
Nature motivates this artist with its spectacular sunrises; with glistening light reflecting off approaching storms; with magical Outback evenings. She wants to share the beauty of her experiences with the world.
Aussie Icons The Laughing Kookaburra
I was so pleased with this photograph, I couldn’t wait to start drawing, it was the very first I took with my new digital SLR camera.
A Tale Of Talent
This award-winning, self-taught artist has immersed himself into a variety of mediums and subjects, constantly learning and sharing his skills.
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.
The Passionate Painter
Always creative, this artist is now the proud owner of her very own studio gallery.
Sunflower Frenzy
Feeding time for two Rainbow Lorikeets provided the stunning subject for this extraordinary painting by a deeply talented Queensland artist with a passion for wildlife.
Wonderful Wildlife
Talented South Australian artist Brenda Holden operates the Porter Street Wildlife Gallery in Goolwa and pursues an ongoing passion for painting wildlife subjects – particularly birds.
Shining Bronze Cuckoo
This artist insists that his ‘loose’ approach to drawing should not be viewed as definitive; and stresses that there is no right or wrong process – whatever works for you is right, regardless of the techniques or opinions of others.
Passion For Detail
This richly talented Queensland artist listens to relaxing music while she paints. She values opportunities to look at her work with ‘fresh eyes’ in the early morning half light.
Slim Pickings
A wonderful, simple painting of magpies scratching amongst the dry earth.
Energy And Motion
In the booming coastal Queensland town of Hervey Bay, a richly talented artist is building a successful creative business based on his rare illustrative skills.
Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge
Pencils have always been a part of my life
Cyclone The Macaw
Rich vibrant colours and stunning clarity make this delightful picture of a native bird seem almost real enough to sing and take flight.
Work, Rest And Play
Your day is full of change, so why shouldn’t your accessories also be able to change throughout the day? An interchangeable watchband design by Terrena’s Treasures.
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.