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Cavalier in Black Pencil

Meticulous attention to detail brings Archie to life in this gorgeous drawing.

Sunkissed

A view of the world through my eyes

Why I started Painting

When her youngest child was a toddler, pastel artist Carole Elliott decided she needed some ‘me time’, and began fine-tuning her artistic abilities, enabling her to be the talented artist she is today.

Dressed for Work

Charcoal

Canvas and Paper

Here's plenty of information about the most popular canvas and paper products available in the marketplace, including the newest trends.

My Creative Pursuits

With a background in sculpting, Narelle excels in capturing the typical poses and movements of her favourite subjects.

Landscapes From The Heart

Always inspired by the natural world but through a surrealist’s eyes, this artist believes you should always follow your own instincts and paint from your heart.

It's MY Turn

Being a teacher, mother, business woman and active community member wasn’t enough for this artist, who decided that she also needed to follow her artistic ambitions.

Thistle Patch – Freemans Reach

The reference photograph for this painting was selected because the artist really liked the light, the old sheds, and the interesting foreground with the thistles and weeds.

Drawn into Art

Not many people can claim that Woody Woodpecker inspired them into the world of art!

Ludij Peden: Queen Of The Rusty Iron

Born in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and raised in Cairns in Far North Queensland, Ludij Peden has seen her share of contrasts during her life’s journey.

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.”

Ellen Lee Osterfield: The Singing Artist

This multi-talented Australian lady has nurtured her love for art and music by travelling all over our magnificent country while promoting her creative work.

Paints And Mediums

Here’s a summary of some of the fabulous products that are now available in Australia, with plenty of hints and tips.

Pastels: 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.

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.

Best Friend

This pastellist likes to maintain a good sense of humour, which helps her to rise above unconstructive criticism. And she is not afraid to experiment and invent her own techniques if something doesn’t quite work.

My Creative Side

With the ambition of one day teaching people how to paint and draw, this talented artist is proof that nurturing a life-long hobby can turn a wonderful dream into reality.

Endless Passion

Born with a love of art, this lady has developed her skill into a passion that will never end. Art is something that she ‘just has to do’.

Scratchboard As A Fine Art Medium.

In the last few years Patrick Hedges has reconnected with this medium.

Art in Retirement

“It was an interesting road I had picked to travel and a very big learning curve,” explains this artist when commenting on her artistic journey.

Emotional Connection

Each portrait this artist does challenges her to strive harder, to grow and improve … to capture faithfully the spirit and character of every animal she paints. It is important for her to connect with her subjects on a special emotional level.

Arnhem Land Boy

This Queensland pastellist begins by selecting a subject that interests her. She firmly believes ‘if you paint what you love and enjoy painting it, someone else will also enjoy seeing it’. This enjoyment she feels is reflected in the painting.

A Means of Escape

A one room shed serves as a studio for this Queensland artist. With louvre windows on three sides and shelves around three walls, it is a place of refuge and creativity.

Cold One Waiting

There’s nothing like the lure of an old Australian country pub.

Oranges And Apples

This pastellist believes that any subject matter could be selected for her technique, which (to her) is drawing – but to others may be a form of painting.

Creative Collection: Happiness On A Canvas

After losing her mother, melbourne painter Kirsten Jackson found refuge in creating joy-sparking art bursting with colour

I Followed the Sun

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

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.

Wait for me Dad!

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