Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 141 i Artist's Palette

ARTIST’S PALETTE magazine seeks to showcase the works of talented Australians producing art at a whole range of skill levels, whether they are accomplished creative people with a long history of achievements or beginners (of all ages) striving to build their identities and reach their particular artistic goals. This ‘Gallery’ segment provides a place to display pictures by people who may not have the means or the opportunity to be extensively featured in our magazine. Submissions are sought from such people for future Issues. This month we are pleased to display the work of another three enthusiastic artists. Each issue we give an encouragement prize to one of our contributours in Woodlans’ Gallery. This issue the prize is 1 year 4 issues) subscription to Creative Artist Magazine. Hi, Your editors…

MATERIALS • Charcoal paper – I generally prefer Rives Heavyweight paper, but I use different types of paper for different pieces and effects. Experiment and find which paper you like best - just be sure it is acid-free and has some tooth (texture) to it. Completely smooth paper, such as printer paper, will not hold charcoal.• Black & White General’s charcoal pencils – these are for the fine detail.• White General’s compressed charcoal sticks – this white charcoal is for blending and covering areas of light. It is much harder than the White soft pastels.• White Alphacolor Soft Pastels - these are very soft and should be used over areas already covered with black pastel or the harder compressed charcoal sticks. They are also a warmer white than the compressed white charcoal.• Black Gallery Artists’…

MATERIALS • Stretched watercolour paper• Low-tack masking tape• Putty Eraser• Plastic Eraser• Kitchen paper• Bamboo pen• Screw-top jar• Water spritzer• Small round Princeton Neptune #8• Sapphire #14 • Paints:• Translucent Orange• Thioindigo Violet• Cobalt Blue• Winsor Blue• Burnt Umber• May Green• Cobalt Turquoise Light• Rigger Brush• Helio Turquoise STEP ONE Based on my thumbnail sketch, I draw a ‘map’ onto my stretched watercolour paper. I’ve also cut some masks using low-tack masking tape - I have to remember to remove them and paint the shapes. Last time I forgot and framed the painting! I use a putty eraser and a plastic eraser to remove harsh pencil marks. STEP TWO Initial washes are with Translucent Orange and Thioindigo Violet – remember to paint with paint and then paint with water - variety is super important! STEP THREE I wet the left half of the background, knowing I’m only going to paint…

• Meet talented artist Nicky Orange• Step-by-step demonstrations• Heaps of tips and ideas• All the latest news and information Look for it in your newsstand soon – or become a subscriber to ensure that you never miss an issue! On sale 27th July 2015 We would love to hear your views on almost anything to do with art. Please don’t hesitate to write to us at Artist’s Palette. Send your letters to: The Editor, Artist’s Palette magazine, PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park NSW 2745.…

Dear Simon and Phoebe Thank you for allowing me to be profiled in your magazine (AP138). It was amazing seeing my art work in print. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year. Sincerely yours Shirleyann Brough Dear Shirleyann – many thanks for your email, and best of wishes to you for a very artistic 2015. Simon. To Artist Palette Magazine This is to show you how well I am going since you published me in your artist magazine (AP135). I have been considered as the country’s leading Ned Kelly artist. (See newspaper cutting below) From Ned Kelly Artist, Sheryl Billings Dear Sheryl – that’s fantastic. Congratulations! Simon. Dear Simon and staff, Publishing some of my art work in your magazine AP137 not only thrilled me,…

Born in Paddington, NSW, Kim Staples grew up mainly in the northern beaches of Sydney. Here is her story. My first introduction to art was in high school. Unfortunately our art education was more about history and not much on practical. Our instructions for painting were, “here is a paint brush, paint something”. As a teenager I showed a natural affinity for art and my early works were dominated by geometric shapes and ink work. I designed and sold business cards and greeting cards while still at high school, and then continued to utilise my creative skills in the world of drafting for the next 15 years. In the 1970s I worked as an interior decorator in England. The training I acquired in colour during this period still impacts my…

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On display until 11 October 2015 at the Spielzeug Welten Museum in Basel, Switerland, is almost the entire series of gouache landscape paintings of the Rhine Voyage by Johann Ludwig (Louis) Bleuler (1792–1850). In a total of 80 sheets, Bleuler and his students portrayed the river along its length of 1238.8km. From the sources of the Rhine at Lake Toma to the estuary into the North Sea near Rotterdam, Bleuler recorded the towns, the variety of landscapes and the standards of transport technology, with meticulous attention to detail and great painterly sensitivity, therefore succeeding in creating an amazing new genre in landscape art. GOUACHE PAINTING Gouache is the short term for gouache painting as well as for the pictures painted in that style. Gouache paint is a water-soluble colourant made…

MATERIALS • I use a variety of artist quality brands for my artwork. I generally use Golden, Matisse, Artelier or Jo Sonya acrylic paints, Createart or Titian canvases and Francheville or Artbasic brushes.• General reference photo (fish or other subject)• Pencil, chalk or pastel for transferring or drawing image• 1 artist quality canvas• Gesso for priming canvas• 2 plastic disposable cups for pouring paint• 1 plastic knife or stirrer to mix paint• Plastic straw• Plastic cling wrap• Spray bottle of water• Household salt• Non yellowing aerosol satin varnish• Brushes:– 1” nylon or taklon soft bristle flat brush– No 5 or 6 round brush• Paints – Jo Sonya– Pthalo Blue– Cadmium Yellow Mid– Cadmium Orange– Titanium White STEP ONE Preparing your canvas is just as important as the artwork. Most canvases you buy today are already primed; I still prime my canvas again to stop…

Art has always been a part of me. Since I was first able to hold a pencil, I have been obsessed with drawing. I am generally an analytical artist. Most of my work is meticulously planned and I take great pleasure when the end result matches the vision in my head. Most of my work contains little or no colour. I find the abundance of colour to be trivialising and empty. For me, it lacks the depth that grey-scale can offer. When I do use colour, I use it sparingly – either in muted form or amongst a grey-scale majority. I work in a variety of styles and media. Though I am most recognised for my yarn paintings and realistic charcoal drawings, I also enjoy using acrylic and mixed media.…

I don’t remember a time of not painting or drawing, however, the pace slowed somewhat with the arrival of children and my need to explore my corporate career, but the passions stirred again when nursing my sick mother. There wasn’t much to do but sit and watch her life slip away, which led me to thinking about her life, full of potential but without opportunity: she had been an ill person most of her life and was always told “you can’t do that”, such a waste! She had a lovely singing voice, was very musical and whistled beautifully. She loved to dance and listened to all genres of music. Mentally, there was no one tougher!! I decided to reset my path and, with the support of my wonderful husband and…