Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Drawing and the techniques to enhance your skills

Reader’s 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.

My Creative World • My life is, and always has been, one filled with creativity. I relate to the lyric from the Sound of Music that says “my heart wants to sing every song it hears”. Perceiving meaning in the world around me I feel compelled to draw, savouring its richness as I do.

Goodnight Quinn • Janelle captures the beauty of her three-day-old son, Quinn.

Just Do It • In Lynn’s own words … “Art. Once you get into it – it gets into you. Then your journey begins.”

Neddy • There is a special joy in capturing a dearly loved animal friend to canvas, especially if they have passed on.

Life in the Tivoli • Still life subjects have been a staple for this artist. She recently decided to focus on items from the Tivoli theatre – in order to bring elements of human character and emotion into play.

Fragments of Magic 2 • Amazing skill shines through the art of this lady who urges other pastellists to make colour by using a range of hues … rather than selecting the oil pastel closest to the colour they want to achieve.

Back to School and University • Early in the New Year, many student artists and keen amateurs will be planning to replenish their art supplies and learning tools for the busy months ahead. A selection of your favourite art materials suppliers are ready with useful products to assist with the enhancement of your creative education in 2013.

Drawing Vs Dormancy • From pencils and paints to chook wire, this artist revels in creating a wonderful array of art.

The Brothers • Taking on an emotionally-charged commission is a challenge for any artist.

Serious Addiction • Here is a self-taught artist who has enjoyed dabbling and daubing since childhood. She took up ‘serious’ painting in 1985 and dared to start entering work in shows … and now she is totally hooked!

A Touch of Gold • The Goulburn River at Seymour in Victoria was chosen by the artist as the setting for this peaceful landscape work rendered in intense pastels.

A Love of Drawing • Creating art from a variety of mediums, Gail takes her inspiration from the world around her.

Softly Sketching • This thoughtful portrait was created with enormous care and detail.