A Tale Of Talent
Artists Drawing and Inspiration|Issue 34

This award-winning, self-taught artist has immersed himself into a variety of mediums and subjects, constantly learning and sharing his skills.

Graeme Compton
A Tale Of Talent

I was born in Narrabri, in North-West NSW, where I now live and work as a piano teacher and artist. I combine these two aspects of my life by drawing instructive cartoons for my students!

I have been drawing for as long as I can remember and have entered community exhibitions infrequently over the years, but my present career began in 2007, when a visitor to our home saw a color pencil portrait I had made of my wife, Donna. The visitor enquired if I would do a portrait of each of her sons. That was my first commission! I have had many more since then.

I am self-taught, having followed my own creative path since childhood, but I have been impressed and inspired by a great variety of artists: Klimt, Escher, and Dali are favorites. I also enjoy studying Asian art, modern and classical, along with the usual European masters, from Michelangelo to Monet and the Australian Impressionists. The fantasy art and graphic novels have always attracted my attention.

My collection of books and magazines has grown phenomenally over the past few years as my desire to improve my abilities has increased. A particular favorite author of mine is Juliette Aristides, whose Atelier series is very informative and inspiring. Another great read is ‘Colour’ by Victoria Finlay, an exceptional and informative adventure.

My passion is the power of the imagination. My primary interest at the moment is attaining the technical skills and finesse to reveal the full scope of that imagination. In my major works, I like to tell a tale. I try to retain simplicity, whilst overlaying it with sophistication and detail. In many of my works, a simple figure will underpin the composition and any intricacy of design.

My artistic interests have had the same basis for as long as I can remember, though I have certainly broadened in my tastes and the way in which I express myself artistically. I see myself as a developing artist.

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Pelicans To Portraits
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Pelicans To Portraits

This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.

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“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
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“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”

Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.

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The Noble Equine
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The Noble Equine

Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.

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To Be at One With Nature
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

To Be at One With Nature

“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.

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Making The Picture Sing
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Making The Picture Sing

Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.

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Thanks to Da Vinci
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Thanks to Da Vinci

Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.

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My Story
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

My Story

Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.

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Link to Life
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Link to Life

This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.

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Don't Rock the Boat
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Don't Rock the Boat

What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.

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Art for Steven
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Art for Steven

Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.

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