Discover the art in your backyard, whether it’s your hometown, or a place you’re just visiting. NSW GALLERIES / ART SPACES In alphabetical order… The Back Alley Gallery, Lismore Bathurst Regional Gallery, Bathurst Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega Bouddi Gallery,…
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Archibald Prize Winner 2019
Sydney artist Tony Costa has won the 2019 Archibald Prize! A finalist in 2015, 2017, 2018, and again this year, Costa has finally collected the $100,000 prize money for his portrait of contemporary artist Lindy Lee. And what makes this…
How to Photograph Your Art
Photographing your artwork with a camera or smartphone is quite easy, once you learn how to master these few simple tips and tricks. Most importantly, use loads of natural light (but not direct sunlight) to photograph your work. Cloudy days…
The Colour Wheel Explained
You might have learned the basic colour wheel at school, but as an artist, every colour you create is a result of combinations of shades on the colour wheel. How it works… Firstly, you have your primary colours. red blue…
Know Your Brush Bristles
Whether for oil-based or water-based paints, hard, soft, or somewhere in between, get to know your brush bristles and you’ll have a better chance at achieving your desired effect. NATURAL These brush bristles are best for applying oil-based paints, as…