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

The Published Painter • With his finger in a number of pots, this talented retiree keeps a busy schedule, including painting, taking photographs, creating books and publishing calendars for fundraising purposes.

Tui on Kowhai • Tui are one of New Zealand's endemic species that are doing well, and are a popular visitor to many gardens. They have a wide variety of bird calls and mimicry.

"Deep End of the Pool- part 1"

Some Form of Addiction . . . • Offering sage advice to would-be professionals, this artist believes in believing in yourself – because ‘when you value you, the world values you’.

The Kimberley Eucalypts • Colours strong and subtle pay homage to these incredible northern Australian trees.

Perspective Simplified

An Admiration for Animals • “The beauty of nature re-forms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation.” R.W. Emerson, Nature (1836)

Spotted Pardalotes on Pink Flowering Gum • A true love and appreciation of birds and their habitats is evident in this glorious illustration.

"Deep End of the Pool- part 2"

Always Something to See • As well as being a wonderful, lifetime hobby, this artist admits that a fabulous benefit of being a painter is how much she enjoys her travels, where everything she sees is a painting opportunity.

Australian Outback at its Best • The artist created this painting using an original photograph taken at Lamington National Park in Queensland.

Bendigo Art Gallery

The Sky’s the Limit