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Feline Friend

According to this pastellist, fur can be a little difficult – as it grows in a few directions around the face. Her method is to lay down a foundation of colour, working in the direction that the fur grows.

Artists' Paints

One of the most fundamental elements of creativity for many artists is paint. The range of options is enormous. There are numerous manufacturers offering quality products to suit almost every conceivable painting style. Here are some outstanding products from a few of your favourite art materials suppliers.

Addressing The Light Source

Over the years this notable artist has been trying to capture the energy and beauty of a seemingly ‘nothing there’ landscape. This simplicity encompasses great colour and light. It seems harsh … yet safe at the same time.

Hours Of Observing

This lady believes that few artists have lucky breaks. Success requires buckets of discipline and plenty of hard work … but she stresses that if you are really passionate about creating, you should do it for the right reasons.

Spirals of Silver Pendant

An easy start to PMC silver torch firing by May Bartrum.

Mediterranian Blue

Blue, Crystals and Aqua in a soft flowing lariat and matching earrigns project to remind you of holidays – designed by Gem Jewels.

Sweet Surrender

Surrender your chain to embellishing with crystals and pearls. Designed by Terrena from Terrena’s Treasures.

Floral Fantasia

A collaboration between Chicky Babe and Wendy Bergamin in Floral Fantasia.

Textured Hollows

Using Hollow Glass Beads and Wool this design has great texture for something strikingly different. Designed by Diana from That Bead Shop.

Crystal Cascade

A simple right angle weave with a firm structure to hang dangles from designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.

Beachy Dream Set

You will dream of cool green palms and pearly beaches when you wear this set designed by Beadiac using a shell pendant that you wire a design to.

Red Coral: A Living, Beading Wonder!

RED CORAL HAS BEEN USED IN JEWELLERY AND DECORATIVE ITEMS SINCE THE AGES OF THE PHARAOHS AND REMAINS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE TODAY, AND NOT JUST FOR ROYALTY. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DIVES INTO THE HISTORY AND USES OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-PRECIOUS BEAUTY.

A Career Made from Glass

AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.

Retro Is Back

Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.

Patriotic Painter

This New South Wales artist with a proud military background describes himself as ‘fiercely Australian minded’. His patriotism shines through much of his work, and the way that he chooses to use it.

The 381 Bus to Dover Heights

Transport enthusiasts are extremely demanding … accuracy is paramount when considering shape, colour and detail. Near enough is never good enough. Getting the proportions right is vital, too.

The Garden God II

Often this artist is inspired by her own direct experiences and surroundings. This painting is an example of what she tries to achieve after the first initial spark of inspiration strikes her.

Green Tea

A talented MFPA member and mouth artist describes her careful process for creating this charming still life painting in oils.

Transport Art

This artist is passionate about ‘all things transportation’ … he loves painting and he loves realism. His artistry has given him the means to combine these things beautifully.

Engrossing Hobby

Originally from East Germany, this accomplished oil painter likes to maintain art as a hobby … so he can be free to express himself without constraints.

Our Neighbour's Cat ‘Woggie'

If you follow this lady’s advice, you will try anything and everything to get the results you want. Do not be afraid to mess things up! Sometimes you need to get it wrong before you can get it right.

Poetry In Pastels

According to this pastel artist, “Landscapes and seascapes are done to death!” She prefers to seek out the hidden treasures … like birds, beetles and the colours of reflections in water.

Olivia Alexander: Two Sides

There are two sides to this artist: A serious side and a dry, humorous side which is frequently reflected in her art work. Colour, texture and design are the elements that she loves to employ.

Sue Gasser: Art Is Endless

Beautiful animals – both wild and domestic – provide perpetual inspiration for this talented pastellist whose finely honed skills enable her to create paintings which glow with vibrant colour.

Michael Piegdon Moments In Time

This watercolourist believes that the visual excitement of a moment can only be captured with the passion of the artist’s indulgence. A painting is a reflection of a moment in time.

Watercolour Pencils - Sea Dragon

Masterful application of watercolour pencils can yield outstanding painterly results – as this careful demonstration by a specialist in the medium proves beyond doubt.

Liz McCann: Wide-Eyed Wonder

This clever artist never recalled her childhood in black and white … so vivid colour has played a vital role in expressing faded memories from her younger days.

‘Let Them Be'

Photography of your work will probably be your only record of it when the paintings are gone (hopefully sold). When approaching galleries to show your work, high quality photographs will pay dividends.

Joyce Hopwood-Knight: True Vistas

Although this painter does not limit herself to landscape works, her skill in expressing scenery with paint is beginning to define a truly outstanding style.

Watercolours Dante's Falls

In the upper Blue Mountains near the town of Lawson is a wonderful hiking track complete with waterfalls … a perfect subject for this master of watercolour landscapes.