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

A History of Pigments • From the ritual of body decoration in dance to the hand forever etched onto an ancient rock wall and then forward into modern painting, where would the human race be without pigments to express ourselves?

Magic Pencil Tricks

Artists’ Canvas and other Substrates Contributed • Before creating a painting, an artist must first decide what surface to paint it on. Well known traditional substrates include canvas and various types of paper … but there are numerous other options available too. Some of your favourite art materials suppliers are delighted to highlight a selection of the many products being offered.

Nothing but the Best • This artist can never give away or sell any work which she does not regard as her best. Now she can look at any of her paintings and still be pleased with them … and that’s real peace of mind.

Down the Barcoo • Nothing, not even a single blade of grass, is just one colour … and it is the joy of the artist to achieve a work of vibrant beauty. There is never a need to be stingy with colour.

Fired Art Gallery and Retreat • 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 look at Sally Hook’s artistic mindset and her Fired Art Gallery and Retreat on the mid north coast of New South Wales.

Detailed Subjects on White Background

Depicting People • Most artists can identify various steps in the production of a particular artwork – although the emphasis on each step may differ from artist to artist. When it comes to portraiture, this New Zealand artist recognises his own meticulous process.

Painting Humanity • This portrait specialist uses her own eyes as her ‘window to the soul’ – capturing the feelings and emotions of her subjects on canvas.

Just a Girl • This portrait specialist enjoys listening to music while painting, because it helps her to relax and concentrate. She also believes that good natural lighting is very important.

“More Magic Tricks”

Brush Strokes • In the last article, we used limited and simple brush techniques to create a very quick landscape. I want to show you how versatile some of these skills are.

Setting up your Space

Making a Painting