Artists Palette - January 2016

FEATURES
* Sandgate Art Society (SAS) Practise, Aspire, Inspire
* The Studio With Dalerie Patterson

INSIGHTS
* Amanda Hyattc “Realising there are no rules and you are calling the shots will help you advance in art.”
* Michelle Ripari “Art is an absolute obsession … I cannot imagine it to be without those pencils that are part of me …
* Rhonwyn Rasmanis This prolific artist is making the most of her retirement, creating amazing travel diaries by drawing the birds and animals she and her husband see on their frequent holidays.
* Corinne Columbo The encouragement from the nurses during her childhood stint in hospital helped forge the future career of this international artist.
* Geoff Gunness Far from a quiet retirement, this artist is now revelling in his new career, sketching a fascinating variety of
subject matter.

DEMONSTRATIONS
* Watercolours – Making an Impression with Watercolour The following demonstration is from a photo taken fromAmanda Hyatt Travelrite International tour to New Zealand.
* Pencils – The Craggy Old Gum Tree Since attempting her first landscape last year, Michelle Ripari has discovered a hidden appreciation and fascination for anything to do with the Australian bush.
* Gouache – Should we or Shouldn’t we? Rhonwyn Rasmanis draws these superb Blue Wrens with a Ramie Moth caterpillar
* Acrylics – Setting the Scene The deckchairs are out and the umbrellas are up – all in readiness for another day at the seaside. By Corinne Columbo.
* Pencils – The RES - Newcastle’s Hidden Treasure An uncommon subject matter, the subterranean reservoir is perfectly reflected in this powerful drawing.