Australian How To Paint

Australian How To Paint magazine chooses a topic or style of art each issue and gives you a comprehensive guide for you to develop your skills. Over the series we will cover all major painting technques plus popular paint ideas.

My Life is Filled With Art • This talented and prolific, hard-working artist resides in the most wonderful of arty worlds.

Life in the High Country • Visualising the finished painting before lifting a brush is key to this artist’s success.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Carmel's Calling • Her artistic eye has ensured Carmel's artwork is now on-show throughout Australia and overseas.

‘Same Same. The Other Twin.’ • The eyes have it! Carmel shows how to capture someone's personality through paints.

A Painter of Light • Talented from an early age, John is now in the enviable position of painting and teaching from the studio of his picturesque farm.

Sunlight and Shadows –Grose Valley • This was an "on site" sketch executed several years back, when I lived in Katoomba. A number of late afternoon photographs which captured the rapidly changing light and atmospheric conditions were also used as references. The view is from Baltzer's Lookout, along Ridgewell Road out from Blackheath.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Cultural Artifacts • Prior to a recent exhibition, Cash Brown was interviewed by Archibald Prize finalist Adam Cullen. He unearthed some interesting facts about this talented artist and her work.

Not in My Backyard • This enchanting picture based on a simple and familiar topic has been created by Cash Brown in traditional oils.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

Finding my way • This artist has taken a peaceful, meandering path on her artistic journey, gradually improving and building on her natural skills.

The Leopard • Capturing the leopard with her kill took time and perseverance.

Sense of Delight • This man is an accomplished oil painter who hopes that viewers of his work will experience the same delight he feels when he is first inspired to paint a particular scene or subject.

Brickyards Point – Austinmer Boat Harbour • The first four stages of this painting were done on location over two separate days. Several photographs were taken to assist with the changing weather, tides, winds and cloud patterns.

MASTER HINTS AND TIPS

Water, Light and Land • Currently residing in Switzerland, art has always been an integral part of this talented artist’s life.

Turquoise Bay 2014 • The artist has captured the exquisite colours of the water, the sky and the headland.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

My Fiery Imagination • With enthusiasm and great drive, this artist has continually challenged himself to expand and build upon his skills, forging ahead with an enviable artistic career.

My Self Portrait • With plenty of tips and instructions, this artist shows how he created this impressive self-portrait.

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS