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.

Art for the Animals • Hazel Howie has two passions in life, animals and art, and she considers herself extremely fortunate to be able to use each passion to benefit the other.

Sandy • Getting the eyes right is the key to a great pet portrait.

A Zest for Art • Since 2011 this artist has come ahead in leaps and bounds, soaking up her experiences and looking forward to a very bright, artistic future.

Colour in the Sea • This exciting project brings out the vibrant colours of the fish in his underwater environment.

Perseverance. Perseverance. Perseverance. • This artist has found what she was meant to do, and it makes her soul smile. She encourages others to do whatever they have to do to make their dream a reality.

Reflections • With permission from talented photographer Ann Killeen to use her photograph, this artist explains how Amelia the cat has become somewhat of a muse, appearing in two of her drawings – The Stalker, and now Reflections.

My Detailed Style • Elena discusses her art and her love for still lifes.

Australian Shepherd • A glorious Australian Shepherd is the study for this demonstration.

Chuffed with Charcoal • This prolific artist keeps surprising us with her fantastic work.

Dressed for Work • This noble horse comes to life using Willow Charcoal.

Hours of Practise • While she doesn’t consider herself to be a gifted artist, this lady achieves success through hours upon hours of practise and study … and sometimes through unexpected good fortune.

Rainbow Commotion • When she was invited to do a Demonstration piece, this artist immediately settled on the combination of Rainbow Lorikeets and a colourful rainbow background.

Never in my Wildest Dreams • Browsing online, this artist came upon an incredibly addictive new form of art, and became one of two Australians awarded with a Master Scratchboard Artist.

Just Too Cute! • This scratchboard shows the dramatic lighting effect which can be achieved with the strong contrast between light and dark.