Artists Drawing and Inspiration Issue 16

Drawing is a fundamental part of art. Whilst the basics and the rules of drawing are well defined, I am always amazed by the variety of ideas and skills that our artists bring to our magazine each issue. In this issue we have six talented artists all making a wonderful contribution to the magazine. They all have different techniques and a range of tips and ideas that we can learn from, to develop our drawing skills. I really hope you enjoy the array of talent in this edition of Artist’s Drawing and Inspiration. We have a new range of DVD’s and books available for you this issue, so be sure to check the book and DVD store starting on page 666. There are so many drawing and other art books…

JILL GIMM Hi, my name’s Jill and I wanted to share some of my paintings for Woodland’s Gallery. I grew up in a fairly artistic household, I remember going to art classes with my Mum and Dad when I was very young and I loved drawing & entering competitions as a child. Now I have teenagers of my own and in the last few years have finally managed to find some time to paint. I’m still at a very experimental stage, switching between acrylics and watercolours & have dabbled with oils. As you can see I haven’t stuck with one particular style yet! Attending a local art group where I live in the Swan Valley encouraged me immensely a few years ago. I find inspiration almost everywhere I look! I’m…

I was born in 1963. I can’t remember when I started to paint, I only remember that it seemed ingrained in me, that it was something I was compelled to do but also that I loved it - it felt natural. It became part of who I was and who I am, and as both a child and adult it was something people remembered about me. I was surrounded by nature with parents who encouraged respect and love of the natural and historical environment and using resources wisely. As a young school girl my skill and work was admired by many, but also seen as an ‘oddity’ by many more including other students. This is probably reflected in the difficulty I find in being confident as an artist, even though…

I was born in Penrith, NSW, and moved to Queensland in 1991 when I was about four years old with my parents and two siblings. From a young age, I can remember being creative – making toys out of cardboard, writing and illustrating short stories to be read by my dad at bedtime, making my own drawing books, sewing and knitting with my mum, drawing pictures, painting and other activities. I always enjoyed art in primary school and was regularly complimented by my teachers and peers for various projects. It wasn’t until late primary school that I realised I enjoyed and had a talent for drawing. When I went to high school I continued to study and thoroughly enjoy art, until the end of year 12, achieving high grades each…

MATERIALS • Strathmore smooth Bristol board paper, 14 x 17 inches, 400 series, 2 ply• Kneaded eraser• HB mechanical pencil• 2B mechanical pencil• Make up brush• Tortillons• Sharpener• Narrow mechanical eraser• Derwent Graphite pencils ranging from 8B to 4H• Sandpaper• Clean, blank piece of paper Balu is a piece I was asked to do by a friend in Germany and was completed at a size of 14 x 11 inches. My friend sent me many photos via email, and I picked the one I thought was best, showing some personality and capturing the intensity of his eyes. Once the drawing was complete, I wrapped it up and posted it to Germany. It was a surprise for my friend, as she did not know that I had finished or which photo I had chosen. I printed the photo in black and white,…

• Draw a subject matter that interests you and that you enjoy. • Always keep a clean piece of paper under your drawing hand to prevent smudging and oil from your skin transferring to the artwork. • Keep your pencils as fine and as sharp as possible to achieve finer detail. • Work from left to right (or right to left if you are left handed) as much as possible to try to avoid smudging your work. • Don’t rush; take the time you need to achieve the results you want. • Put a drawing away and come back to it a day or so later with a fresh mind and eyes if you get stuck and don’t know where to go next. • Never give up and always try…