Artists Drawing and Inspiration

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Readers Gallery • These feature pages are reserved for displaying the work of emerging and developing Australian artists; as well as other unknowns whose efforts may provide interest for our readers.

The Pet Penciller • Quitting accounting to study full-time for a Diploma in Graphic Art and Advertising was the best thing this talented artist has ever done.

The Drawing of Oscar • “This photo is of my cat Oscar, who sometimes lies on my desk next to me while I work (and often lays on my work!). I took the photo using the High Definition setting on my smartphone’s camera. It is a good picture to use for a pet drawing as it is close up, has good contrast, and the fur is clear and detailed”, says artist Debra Land.

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The Right Side • This Queensland pastellist believes that her personal passage through psychiatric turmoil has changed her from being a left-brain dominant thinker to a right-brain dominant thinker … or perhaps endowed her with a better balance between the two.

Portrait of Emma • A considered approach to drawing from life … an emerging Queensland pastellist describes the methods that have led her to artistic success.

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Back to School and University • Are you heading back to school or uni, or starting an art class or course for the first time? Need help in deciding what you need? Look no further – this article has plenty of information on what materials and equipment are now available in the wonderful world of art.

My Love of Art • Having his first art lesson in 65 years certainly refuelled the artistic passion of this humble artist.

The Bonsai Tree • Many years of experience, plus admiration of his subject matter, gives depth, realism and beauty to this scene.

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Capturing Seascapes in Pastel • The light, the rhythm and the emotion of the ocean entices this artist to create.

Ocean Light • Nature’s gorgeous colours are captured in this glorious early morning ocean view.

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Afternoon Shadows Graphite and Graphitint • I simply love it when I discover an old shed or a broken down old house on my travels. Anything covered in rust like an old gate or some chicken wire from an old fence are a real treat and often end up in my paintings.

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Lured Back • Proving a passion for art never deserts us, this artist fearlessly followed her instincts back into her beloved creative world.

Yes- it’s Me! • Working from a couple of photographs, this artist challenges herself to create a self-portrait.

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Who knows where art can take you ? • Enrolling in a local art studio completely changed the life of this amazing artist.

Under Cover White-Cheeked Honeyeater • Using fine detail with pastel, we see the beauty of this stunning bird.

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