Artists Back to Basics

Artists Back to Basics is an entry level magazine for all artists. From setting up a studio to what easel to choose it’s a must for all artists. Featuring the latest in news, reviews and products from the art world as well as exhibition previews and reviews

My Passion For Art • It’s clear from her profile that this amazingly versatile artist has loved every minute of her involvement with all-things-art.

The Beach at Port Stephens • Noelene captures the marvellous atmosphere in this colourful painting. Several photos are used for reference- taken when I was painting “plein air” in Port Stephens. I use Matisse Structure paints which give me great coverage and texture on this canvas.

MATERIALS

“A Matter of Scale”

Top Knot Pigeon!

Christmas Buyers Guide • Christmas is looming … the time of year when you’re trying to think of wonderful presents for the creative people in your life. To make it easier for you, here’s a fabulous selection from some of our favourite art suppliers. And, of course, don’t forget to put in your wish to Santa!

STAEDTLER CREATIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS - FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO BE INSPIRED!

Why I Started To Paint • I have now been painting as a professional artist for the past nine years.

Wet Morning in Bathurst • This watercolour painting was inspired by a photo I took one morning while I was leaving Bathurst. It had been raining earlier but the rain had stopped and the sun was just breaking through the clouds. I love painting wet weather scenes as it opens up some exciting design possibilities.

MATERIALS

HINTS AND TIPS

“Scraping the Spectrum”

It’s Never Too Late to Start • More than four busy decades of her life had passed before this clever lady began to pursue her art interests seriously for the first time. Clearly, she was a very motivated student.

Terrigal from The Haven • A home on the Central Coast of New South Wales provides this artist with many sunny seascape subjects for some of her beautiful paintings in acrylics.

MATERIALS

HINTS AND TIPS

Cell Art Space: Managing An Artist Run Initiative • Stunning art galleries are located all over this country, hosting and promoting the work of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. Artist’s Palette magazine showcases a broad selection of these venues. In this Issue, we look at Cell Art Space in north Queensland.

Brush Article 13 • In other words, practise, practise, PRACTISE!

Art Tours, The Pros And Cons