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Harry Chavill
Australian How To Paint

Harry Chavill

This painting realised an exciting dream for the artist, who had always wanted to paint a gorgeous horse in motion but had never allowed herself to do so previously.

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Issue 30
Country Life
Australian How To Paint

Country Life

Country Life Few people can encapsulate nostalgic rural imagery in the style of this talented man. The charm of his paintings speaks for itself … but here are some words from the artist.

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Issue 30
A Passion For Horses
Australian How To Paint

A Passion For Horses

A desperate yearning for her own horse starting this artist drawing at a very young age.

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Issue 30
Serious Addiction
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Serious Addiction

Here is a self-taught artist who has enjoyed dabbling and daubing since childhood. She took up ‘serious’ painting in 1985 and dared to start entering work in shows … and now she is totally hooked!

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Issue 33
Neddy
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Neddy

There is a special joy in capturing a dearly loved animal friend to canvas, especially if they have passed on.

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Issue 33
My Creative World
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

My Creative World

My life is, and always has been, one filled with creativity. I relate to the lyric from the Sound of Music that says “my heart wants to sing every song it hears”. Perceiving meaning in the world around me I feel compelled to draw, savouring its richness as I do.

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Issue 33
Just Do It
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Just Do It

In Lynn’s own words …“Art. Once you get into it – it gets into you. Then your journey begins.”

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Issue 33
Life In The Tivoli
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Life In The Tivoli

Still life subjects have been a staple for this artist. She recently decided to focus on items from the Tivoli theatre – in order to bring elements of human character and emotion into play.

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Issue 33
Drawing Vs Dormancy
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Drawing Vs Dormancy

From pencils and paints to chook wire, this artist revelsin creating a wonderful array of art.

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Issue 33
A Love Of Drawing
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

A Love Of Drawing

Creating art from a variety of mediums,Gail takes her inspiration from the world around her.

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Issue 33
Lethbridge Gallery
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Lethbridge Gallery

Art galleries are scattered all over our magnificent country, hosting and promoting the works of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. On the pages of Artist’s Palette magazine we will seek to showcase an extensive selection of these important venues.

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Issue 34
My Love For Modern Art
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

My Love For Modern Art

Angela's vibrant compositions express emotion via the use of symbolism, exaggeration and distortion.

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Issue 34
Mary River Rocks
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Mary River Rocks

This pastellist doesn’t generally work from photographs, because the camera sees things so differently … and she tends to lose the mood, spontaneity and enjoyment of the work when she views a camera’s images of a landscape she has been painting.

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Issue 34
From Calligrapher To Wildlife Artist
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

From Calligrapher To Wildlife Artist

A passion for nature has helped developthe amazing talents of this prolific artist.

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Issue 34
Drawn To Art
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Drawn To Art

A passion for art combined with intense study has ensured the future success of this driven and creative artist.

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Issue 34
Celebrity Portrait: William Dafoe
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Celebrity Portrait: William Dafoe

Using a favourite photograph, create your own portrait masterpiece.

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Issue 34
Back Of Bourke
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

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.

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Issue 34
Aussie Icons The Laughing Kookaburra
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

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.

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Issue 34
A Tale Of Talent
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

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.

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Issue 34
Relocation
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
The Passionate Painter
Australian How To Paint

The Passionate Painter

Always creative, this artist is now the proud owner of her very own studio gallery.

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Issue 29
Sunflower Frenzy
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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.

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Issue 29
Wonderful Wildlife
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
Shining Bronze Cuckoo
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
Passion For Detail
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
Slim Pickings
Australian How To Paint

Slim Pickings

A wonderful, simple painting of magpies scratching amongst the dry earth.

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Issue 29
Energy And Motion
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge
Australian How To Paint

Fine Artist, Tutor And Art Judge

Pencils have always been a part of my life

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Issue 29
Cyclone The Macaw
Australian How To Paint

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.

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Issue 29
Work, Rest And Play
Creative Beading

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.

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Vol 16 No 1