Artists Palette - December 2016

Artists Palette - No 150

FEATURES

* Celebrating 150 issues – Artist Update Take a step back in time and hear from some of the most memorable cover artist’s from the past few years.
* Christmas Buyers’ Guide Stumped on what to buy your artistic friends and family? Be stumped no more – we’ve compiled some brilliant gift giving ideas!
* Scott Christensen - A major career-curve at the age of 26 enabled this surfer to enrich his soul.
* Ainslie Gilles-Patel Horses capture many a girl’s heart but what if you believe you were born to draw them? This is how the horse captures, influences and inspires this artist’s heart and soul.
* Gilly Huber - Happiest when her subject is complicated, detailed and absorbing, this artist favours glazing, detail and precision
* Kate Oudenryn - “Nothing is set in stone, make your own rules and do what makes you happy”, says this inspirational artist.

DEMONSTRATIONS
* Oils – Magic - Inspired by the pristine waters surrounding Noosa National Park in Queensland, this glorious painting is a scene that’s typical of the many coves and bays running along the eastern side of Australia’s magnificent coastline.
* Charcoal Pencil – Aubergine Arabian I - Last year this artist created a small charcoal drawing titled “Sculpturesque” on Aubergine Colour fix pastel paper. She decided to continue this theme in 2016, creating the first artwork for an “Aubergine Arabian” series.
* Oils – Indulgence Never before have strawberries looked so plump and delicious!
* Acrylic and Pen – Casual yet Seductive The textures and tones give a wonderfully atmospheric feel to this painting.