Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Drawing and the techniques to enhance your skills

Woodland’s gallery • These feature pages are reserved for displaying the work of emerging and developing Australian artists; as well as other unknowns whose efforts may provide interest for our readers.

“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art” • Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.

“Hey Friends, Any Room For Me?” • The excitement starts with the vision of the finished painting in the artist’s mind. The blank piece of paper cries out for colour! And the fun begins!

Pelicans to Portraits • This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes … and even a Scottish piper.

Cowrie Hole – Newcastle • A lot of the paintings produced by this artist are quite detailed – but she does not draw them prior to painting. Instead, she works out the scale from a reference photograph and uses a ruler to measure where each part of the painting should be.

Thanks to Da Vinci • Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self-taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.

The Noble Equine • Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.

Christmas Buyers’ Guide Contributed • That special time of year is rapidly coming around again … the time when you want to find perfect gifts for all the creative people in your life. Or perhaps you would like to surprise yourself with something stunning for your very own studio. Here is a range of excellent choices from some of your favourite art materials suppliers.

Art for Steven • Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way; and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.

Don’t Rock the Boat • What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.

My Story • Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.

Making the Picture Sing • Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.

Link to Life • This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.

To Be at One with Nature • “My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.

Buderim’s Brush with Fame Contributed • Beautiful 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 focus on Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery on Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast.