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

Attuned to Open Spaces • Originally from Italy, this Sydney oil painter displays a close affinity with the great Australian outdoors … through his rich and insightful landscape works.

Mítta Mítta Ríver, Tallangatta • A camera is a constant companion for this oil painter. He recently shot a photograph to use as reference material for this beautiful landscape work.

The Begínníng and the End”

The A-Z Of Pen and Wash Sketchíng • “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)

Artísts’ EaselsContributed • For today’s artists, painting supports are available in a host of styles and configurations to enhance the creative process. In this special Feature, some of your favourite art materials suppliers are delighted to highlight a wonderful selection of artists’ easels.

Many Hands Art Centre 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 Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra: Many Hands Art Centre at Alice Springs.

Drawn to the West • Subject: Angel Furnishers – Swan Valley Western AustraliaMedium: Rotring (rapidograph) 0.25 Technical pens

Belíef

Paint What Inspires You • A relative newcomer to the art world, Jo has already made her mark.

Cold One Waiting • There’s nothing like the lure of an old Australian country pub.

Thoughts of Still Life • Still life. These two simple words bring to mind images of equally simple household items. Flowers, fruit and vessels of various sizes and shapes… Vermeer comes to mind. After all who wouldn’t want to own one of the Dutch Master’s glowing works? Put me on that list – although the $30 million is a problem at this stage…

Brush Strokes

Come on in - The Water’s Fine!

Interviews • I was fortunate enough to spend the first few months of 2012 travelling around South Africa and Namibia. One of my aims during that time was to interview as many artists as I could.