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 History of Drawing • Most children seem to possess an instinctive urge to draw. This inclination can be traced back to the earliest records of mankind crawling on the surface of the Earth.

Sun Catcher • Scott Christensen’s paints his magical seascapes with a great passion and affinity! He knows the sand, the breaking waves, the distant headland and the seaside vegetation from his lifetime of living around the sea, and his greatest pleasure is sharing this passion with an ever-growing audience.

Sunrise • Capturing that special moment when the suns rays herald a brand new day, this peaceful oil painting is by renowned Queensland artist, Scott Christensen.

Artists’ Easels • There are more types of artists’ easels available today than many people probably realise. Here we take a look at just a few of the styles on offer from three different art supplies retailers.

Drawing: Fundamental to Good Art • A true test of an artist is not how well they can paint … but how well they can draw. Those that draw well will naturally produce better art works because they know form, proportion and balance; all the things that drawing teaches.

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.

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.

The Art of Drawing • For many artists, drawing can be the first stage in the creative process. For others, drawing is a complete artform. There is a whole realm of resources available for those who love to draw … here are just some of the drawing materials you can obtain from your favourite art suppliers.

Hydrangea • Victoria is home to this botanical artist who urges other pencil enthusiasts to study their subjects carefully (from all angles) to best determine how to place them on paper.

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.

After the Storm • This artist is constantly inspired by her living environment. This painting is a culmination of different sights and memories near her home at the Back O’ Bourke.

Art Substrates • The question of what to use as a surface upon which to paint your masterpieces has many answers. Artists today can choose from a wide variety of substrates to create their works. When selecting papers, canvases or other painting surfaces, the available range is enormous with specialised high quality products devised to suit almost every conceivable painting style. Here are some examples from your favourite art suppliers.

In the Galleries • Art galleries are scattered all over our wonderful country, hosting and promoting the works of Australia’s diverse exponents of art. On the pages of Artist’s Palette magazine we will showcase a range of these important venues.

Artistic Licence • This accomplished artist likes to do drawings of her photographs and plan her subjects using artistic licence … keeping her original photographs merely for reference.

Morning Reflections – Echuca • This painting is not for the faint-hearted. It features three distinct stages: A detailed wharf and boats; background gums; and water with reflections.