Artists Back to Basics Magazine

Artist’s Back to Basics – Volume 16 No. 3
Take your artistic skills to the next level with Artist’s Back to Basics Volume 16 No. 3, a practical and inspiring edition packed with expert tuition, artist profiles, demonstrations and creative insights. Designed for beginners through to experienced artists, this issue focuses on the core skills and techniques that build artistic confidence and success. [B2B163_07_10_26.pdf | PDF]
Discover the remarkable work of acclaimed landscape artist John McCartin, whose beautiful Australian scenes, still lifes and portraits have earned national recognition and international collectors. Follow his detailed step-by-step demonstration that reveals his approach to composition, colour studies, underpainting and creating realism through light, tone and atmosphere. [B2B163_07_10_26.pdf | PDF]
Master essential drawing techniques with renowned tutor Brett A. Jones, who shares invaluable guidance on achieving accurate proportions, developing observational skills and understanding the “bare bones” of successful drawing. His detailed features on handling pencils, sharpeners, erasers and other essential tools provide practical knowledge rarely found in conventional art instruction. [B2B163_07_10_26.pdf | PDF]
Meet Australian artist Ian Reardon, whose passion for rural life and the Australian bush shines through his expressive works. Learn about his artistic journey, influences and creative process while gaining fresh inspiration for your own practice. [B2B163_07_10_26.pdf | PDF]
The issue also includes watercolour sketching demonstrations with Leonie Norton, fascinating features on art tours, gallery spotlights from the Blue Mountains art scene, artist exhibitions and an extensive buyer’s guide covering paints, pencils, journals, acrylics, oils and drawing equipment. [B2B163_07_10_26.pdf | PDF]