Artists Palette - June 2014

FEATURES

- History of Art Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty
- Making Marks with Mark Colour Mixing – Part 12

INSIGHTS

- Joe Cartwright Living the dream - a part-time hobby became a full time
career for this realist/impressionist artist.
- Nola Jones With a love for realism, this artist takes great delight in studying the intricate structure of nature, and now that her family has grown up, she enjoys sharing her extensive art skills with her students
- De Gillett This talented artist shares her insights and knowledge
with us, her fellow artists.
- Rosemary Straford Who would have thought that learning folk art would have given
this talented artist the enthusiasm and confidence to start on
her wonderfully rich and diverse artistic career?

DEMONSTRATIONS

- Watercolours – Wet Morning in Bathurst This watercolour painting was inspired by a photo the artist took one morning while leaving Bathurst. It had been raining earlier but now the rain had stopped and the sun was just breaking through the clouds.
- Liquid Pencils – The Rose These beautifully intricate roses come to life with liquid pencils.
- Acrylics and Ink. Abundantly Tropical. Using her skills and passion, the artist creates a glorious scene of colour as she captures some beautiful birds in flight.
- Acrylics – Fruity A photo of a friend’s grandson inspired this artist to capture the moment – a first encounter with a juicy sweet plum.