Artist’s Palette Issue 172 (2020)

Welcome to Artist’s Palette Issue 172, the digital edition of Australia’s favourite magazine for all artists. This 68-page PDF is ready for instant download and full of tips, techniques, and ideas for painters at every level.

Inside, you’ll find a special product feature on artists’ easels, inspiring artist profiles, and step-by-step demonstrations from skilled Australian artists. Whether you work in pastels, acrylics, inks, or fabric, this issue offers practical guidance and creative encouragement.

Book Overview

Artist’s Palette Issue 172 brings together an engaging mix of features, insights, and demonstrations. The issue opens with Margaret Ann Wilson’s advice on developing an “artist’s eye of observation,” followed by Greg Brennan’s historical painting demonstration, Caroline Sharkey’s fibre art, and Daisy Claridge’s detailed animal portraits.

This digital issue also covers a three-dimensional mural by Sydney artist Paul Blahuta, a feature on choosing artists’ easels, and a range of artworks from pelicans to big cats. All content is presented in a clear, practical style for artists who want to learn and be inspired.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Pastel painting demonstration: “Once We Were Important” by Margaret Ann Wilson.
• Artist’s eye of observation: advice on seeing shapes and telling visual stories.
• Special product feature: a guide to today’s artists’ easels.
• Ink artwork showcase: Daisy Claridge’s razor-sharp animal portraits.
• Fibre art demonstration: “Water Lily Magic” by Caroline Sharkey.
• The story behind Greg Brennan’s historical painting “Loading Wheat – 1920s”.
• South Australian artist Lyle Dayman’s advice to “keep on keeping on”.

Why This Book Matters

Artist’s Palette is a trusted Australian title that supports working artists and hobby painters alike. Issue 172 highlights the value of practice, observation, and persistence through real artist stories and practical demonstrations.

From pastel landscapes to intricate ink portraits, the magazine celebrates diverse approaches to making art. It also encourages readers to connect with their environment and find personal meaning in their work.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the PDF after purchase and can read it on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or compatible reading app.

Use free Kindle apps, Adobe Acrobat, or other PDF readers to enjoy the magazine on the device of your choice.

FAQ

When will I receive my download? You will get immediate access after purchase, with no waiting time.

Is a physical copy included? No. This is a digital edition only and will not be shipped.

Which devices are supported? The PDF works with most tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Discover practical art advice and fresh ideas in Artist’s Palette Issue 172. Download your copy today and keep inspiration close at hand.

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